named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
All In Business Assistance
Provides tailored financial aid to youth for launching independent businesses, including equipment, rent, and advertising costs.
COVID-19 Relief Program
Provides medical support packages to healthcare workers in Nigeria to protect against infection and treat patients.
Elevate Scholarships
Offers financial support to high school graduates from Umunoha for university tuition, books, and travel expenses.
Trafficking & AIDS Awareness
Educational campaign where trained youth deliver lectures, workshops, and spiritual messages on HIV/AIDS prevention and human trafficking awareness in schools across Nigeria.
Ubuntu Mini Farming
Teaches youth sustainable farming techniques to combat food insecurity, improve nutrition, and build self-esteem during and post-COVID-19.
Young Women’s Empowerment
Provides full funding for higher education to disadvantaged young women and offers post-graduation roles within the foundation; includes virtual forums for global peer collaboration.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 2 activities
- Delivers HIV/AIDS prevention education through youth-led campaigns and workshopsOperates youth-led HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns that conduct educational lectures and workshops in schools across Nigeria, including the “Choose Life Campaign” launched in 2002 and ongoing peer education initiatives in Umunoha.
- Distributes educational materials for HIV/AIDS preventionDevelops and distributes educational brochures to support HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention among adolescents in Nigeria.
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
- Delivers emergency medical support during public health crisesProvided COVID-19 medical support packages to protect healthcare workers and patients in Nigeria.
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Women's Educational Advancement 1 activity
- Funds and supports higher education for disadvantaged young womenFully funds higher education for disadvantaged young women in Nigeria and offers them employment opportunities within the foundation upon graduation.
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Youth Workforce Development in Food & Environment 1 activity
- Implements youth mini-farming projects to improve food securityRuns youth-led mini-farming projects in Nigeria to teach agricultural skills, improve food security, and support youth well-being.
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Youth and Student Entrepreneurship Competitions 1 activity
- Offers “All In” Business Assistance grants to youthProvides startup funding for youth in Nigeria to launch independent businesses, covering costs such as equipment, space, and advertising.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Provides Elevate Scholarships for university expensesOffers Elevate Scholarships to high school graduates from Umunoha village to cover university expenses such as tuition, books, and travel.
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Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 1 activity
- Provides educational and livelihood support in Umunoha, Imo StateOffers support to individuals in Umunoha to sustain livelihoods or continue education, as part of broader community impact programs to restore and develop the local community.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Provides educational and support services to youth and young adults in NigeriaDelivers educational, inspirational, and support services to youth and young adults aged 9–35 in local and rural communities of Nigeria, with a focus on preventing human trafficking and promoting self-sustainability.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10K
Contributions & grants$10K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$23K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$4K
Cash$4K
Investments$0
Liabilities$44K
Net assets$-40K
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -57.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- ADOLPHUS ONYIANTA — DIRECTOR
- CHINWENDU MEREMETOH — DIRECTOR
- CLAUDETTE BASCOM — DIRECTOR
- CONSTANCE WHITE — DIRECTOR
- ERIC WELLE — DIRECTOR
- JOYCE DAVIS — DIRECTOR
- MERCY EGBUCHULAM — CEO
- WENDY EGBUCHULAM — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Lady Mercy Mitz Foundation Network — Lady Mitz Foundation is registered in Nigeria under the name Lady Mercy Mitz Foundation as an NGO.
- Lady Mitz Foundation Team Of Heroes Partner — Core implementation team conducting outreach, fundraising, and program delivery for HIV/AIDS awareness, youth empowerment, and emergency relief efforts in Nigeria.
- Princess Mercy Egbuchulam Of Nigeria Partner — Named visionary leader associated with the foundation's mission
- United Nations Government — Sponsored the work of Princess Mercy for seven consecutive years.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Based Prevention Through Addressing Root Causesmethodology: needs-based preventionBy addressing root causes such as poverty, food insecurity, and lack of self-sustainability, we prevent human trafficking and child recruitment because meeting basic needs reduces vulnerability to exploitation.
- Ubuntu-Based Communal Empowermentmethodology: Ubuntu-based community empowermentBy applying the Ubuntu philosophy that emphasizes shared humanity and collective responsibility, we strengthen communities and empower individuals because youth development is advanced through mutual support and communal knowledge-sharing.
- Youth-Led Peer Education Modelmethodology: peer_to_peer_educationBy training youth to deliver education to their peers and younger populations, we achieve greater engagement and impact because shared experience and relatability increase trust and message retention.