Step by step, for each group
Choose your path to see exactly how to join. Everyone starts by talking. Nobody needs to remember a long code.
Who are you?
For students in AHERI partner schools. Free for you: your school pays a small fee. Your school never sees your messages.
Start talking
Tap I am a student on the web or on WhatsApp. No code is needed.
School code
At the end, type the code from the Care Corner poster.
Care name
AHERI gives you an easy Care name, like BrightMango27.
Easy password
Choose a password of at least 6 letters or numbers, plus a hint and a secret word.
Come back any time
Sign in with your Care name and password. A trained listener replies.
Your Care Teacher
A trusted teacher trained by AHERI who can help in school, but cannot read your chats.
Forgot your password?
Use your hint and secret word to choose a new one. Only you can do it. After 5 wrong tries, your account locks for 30 minutes.
For young people aged 18 to 25. Free and anonymous. You do not need a school or a code.
Say hello
Open the web app or message us on WhatsApp, then tap I am a youth.
Age band and state
Choose 18 to 21 or 22 to 25. Your state is optional.
Start talking
Careers, money, relationships or how you feel.
Save it if you want
Get a Care name and choose an easy password, a hint and a secret word.
Private by design
No real name, no phone number and no email needed. Only trained AHERI listeners can read your messages.
Meet us in person too
Ask for your State Volunteer Lead, or join a CARE CIRCLE when we visit your community or campus.
For women aged 18 and over. Free and anonymous, with extra safety features if you share a phone or feel unsafe at home.
Say hello
Tap I am a woman and confirm you are 18 or over.
Discreet mode
AHERI shows as a plain name on your phone.
Start talking
Tell us what is happening, in your own words.
Save it if you want
Care name, easy password, hint and secret word. No real name.
Quick exit
Tap Quick exit at any time to leave the page at once. On WhatsApp, send SAFE.
Safe time call back
Ask us to call you at a time when it is safe to talk.
Help for your children
We can also guide you on support for your children.
For teachers, guidance counsellors and school staff in AHERI partner schools.
Staff code
Your school gives every staff member the staff code.
Care name and password
Same easy sign in as students, with a hint and a secret word.
Report or learn
Report a concern about a student or a colleague, or take a 10 minute lesson.
Follow it
Use your reference number to follow your report.
Under 18 and your school is not a partner yet? You can still talk to us and get help now. Your chat is not saved until your school joins, so a parent or guardian can agree.
In danger right now
Call 112, free from any phone in Nigeria.
Talk to us now
Tap I am a student and skip the school code. The chat is not saved.
Talk to a trusted adult
A parent, teacher, religious leader or relative you trust.
Ask your school
Ask your school to become an AHERI partner school.