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Who we are
Guiding people to navigate life and systems with clarity
It started in January 2021 with 1 online space where young people could finally talk. Today the Advocacy for Healing, Empowerment and Resilience Initiative (AHERI) is a registered Nigerian nonprofit organisation walking with students, youths, women and girls across the country.
Our story
A Nigerian organisation built to guide, not only to inform
Many programmes tell people what is wrong. AHERI stays long enough to help them find the way through, whether that means healing, choosing a path after school or reaching justice.
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Healing
Emotional and psychological wellbeing is the foundation of a healthy life. We create safe spaces to speak, be heard and recover.
E
Empowerment
People thrive when they gain knowledge, confidence and access. We open doors to education, skills and opportunity.
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Resilience
Individuals and communities need strength to withstand hardship and rise again. We build that strength for the long term.
Our vision
A society where women, girls, youths and students are emotionally well, clearly guided and fully empowered to navigate systems, access opportunities and build purposeful, resilient and sustainable futures.
Our mission
To advance the healing, empowerment and resilience of women, girls, youths and students through mental health support, life direction guidance, future focused skills, rights awareness and practical help to navigate systems.
Our values
8 values that shape everything we do
They guide how we treat every student, youth, woman and girl, how we work with partners and how we use every naira we receive.
01
Safety and dignity
We create safe, respectful spaces where every person feels valued and protected.
02
Empathy and compassion
We listen, understand and respond with care and without judgement.
03
Clarity and guidance
We give clear, practical support that helps people make informed decisions.
04
Equity and inclusion
We make sure underserved people have equal access to support and opportunity.
05
Integrity and accountability
We work with transparency, responsibility and a commitment to real impact.
06
Empowerment and independence
We equip people to navigate life on their own, not only to receive support.
07
Innovation and relevance
We build practical, forward thinking solutions for today and tomorrow.
08
Resilience and sustainability
We help people and communities withstand challenges and thrive over time.
Our journey
From Aunty Holly's Room to AHERI
AHERI began in January 2021 as Aunty Holly's Room, an online space for young people to talk. Today it is a registered organisation with a national team. Follow the road.
2021The year Aunty Holly's Room began, online
5+ yearsOf listening to young people and women
[NUMBER]Young people who joined our online space
4 statesWhere our national team works today
January 2021Aunty Holly's Room beginsWe started as an online space where teenagers and young adults could talk, ask questions and discover their purpose.
Jan 2021
2021 to 2024
2021 to 2024A growing online communityConversations, mentoring and support online grew into a wider mission for students, youths, women and girls.[NUMBER] young people joined our online space
July 2025Trustees appointedMembers appointed the Board of Trustees and adopted our constitution at our first general meeting.
Jul 2025
Dec 2025
8 December 2025Officially registeredIncorporated by the Corporate Affairs Commission as an Incorporated Trustee, RC 9052560.
April 2026First national teamNational leads and State Volunteer Leads began work in the FCT, Kaduna, Lagos and Enugu.
Apr 2026
Sep 2026
September 2026A new identityNew name and logo, SCUML registration, core staff in place and the Resilient Coach Field Counselling Guide completed.
Next, 2027The CARE HUB pilotOur online safe space opens in 3 partner schools, alongside CARE CIRCLE visits in every active state.
2027
Our focus areas
Where each focus area lives
9 focus areas, 3 programme areas, 2 ways to reach us. Read across a row to see where each focus area belongs and how you can get support.
Where each AHERI focus area lives: the programme area it belongs to and how it reaches people
Focus area
AHERI GEISTMental health
AHERI WEGEducation and empowerment
AHERI RECHTRights and justice
CARE DESKIn person
CARE HUBOnline
Student guidance and life direction
Youth development and future readiness
Mental health and emotional wellbeing
Healing centred and trauma informed support
Community resilience
Women and girls' empowerment
Systems navigation and access to opportunities
Gender based violence prevention and survivor support
Rights awareness and civic participation
Programme areas say what the work is about.CARE DESK, CARE HUB and CARE CIRCLE say how it reaches you: in person, online or both.
Registration
Registered, accountable and transparent
8 December 2025Date of incorporation
RC 9052560Corporate Affairs Commission number
Incorporated TrusteesUnder the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020
