About HELPER

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Who We Are

Committed to human dignity and environmental preservation

Human and Environmental Life Preservation, and Empowerment and Relief Organization Inc. (HELPER) is a non-governmental and non-profit humanitarian organization legally registered in Nigeria and Canada. We exist to uplift vulnerable individuals and communities across Africa by providing humanitarian relief, empowering people and communities with sustainable skills, and preservation of the environment through community-driven initiatives. Our work focuses on women and girl child health and protection, improving access to healthcare, education, clean water, and economic opportunities, while promoting environmental conservation and climate resilience.

Since our establishment, HELPER has worked closely with local communities, health professionals, volunteers, and development partners to deliver life-changing support where it is needed most. From organizing free medical outreach programs and sinking boreholes for clean water, to training youth and women in vocational and digital skills, our initiatives have helped thousands of individuals regain hope, improve their livelihoods, and build resilient communities. Through integrated relief, empowerment, and environmental action, we continue to create lasting impact and a sustainable future for people and the planet across Africa.

Our History

How HELPER began

There are moments in life that change you forever.
For me, it was witnessing up close the quiet suffering of people who simply could not access basic healthcare. In communities across Nigeria, I saw families forced to choose between survival and dignity. Illnesses that should have been treatable became life-threatening, not because help didn’t exist but because it was out of reach.
Then, it became personal.
My own battle with leukemia began in that same environment, where delayed or wrong diagnosis, limited medical resources, and lack of access to proper care turned hope into uncertainty.
I experienced firsthand what so many endure silently: the fear, the waiting, the feeling of being powerless in the face of something treatable elsewhere.
Everything changed when I came to Canada. I received the care that gave me a second chance at life.
But that second chance came with a responsibility.
While I survived, millions are still where I once was, waiting, hoping, and too often, unseen.
That is why HELPER was born.
What began as a small community outreach program in 2021 has steadily grown into a mission-driven organization, fueled by compassion, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to humanity. Today, HELPER is a global organization with operations in Nigeria and Canada and stands ready to step onto the global stage, transforming life's experience into meaningful action for those who need it most.
Guided by a vision of dignity, equity, and opportunity for all, HELPER is now poised to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development, Goals- SDG by expanding access to healthcare, clean water, education, and empowerment initiatives across vulnerable communities.
From humble beginnings to a new, bold global outlook, our journey is a testament to what is possible when purpose meets action and when one's story of survival becomes a movement of hope for millions of people in Africa and Canada.
I believe that no life should be defined by poverty, preventable illness, or lack of opportunity.
At HELPER, we don’t just respond to urgent needs. We address the root causes of vulnerability, ensuring that every intervention leads to long-term transformation.
To our partners and donors, I say: your support is more than a contribution. It is a lifeline. Together, we can reach the unreached, uplift the underserved, and build a world where every person has the chance not just to survive but to thrive.

Our vision

Our mission

Our mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable individuals and communities across Africa by providing humanitarian relief, empowering people through sustainable skills and livelihood programs, and preserving the environment through conservation and climate resilience initiatives. We are driven by compassion, integrity, accountability, inclusivity , and we strive to create lasting impact by promoting human dignity, social inclusion, and sustainable development for present and future generations.

Our core values

At HELPER, our work is guided by compassion, integrity, accountability, inclusivity, and transparency. We believe in ethical governance, community-driven solutions, and responsible partnerships that place people and the environment at the center of every decision. These values shape how we serve vulnerable communities, manage resources, build trust with stakeholders, and create sustainable impact across Africa.

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The People Behind Our Mission

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MRS. THERESA IFEOMA HANSON-AGUMBAH
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

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MR HANSON N. AGUMBAH











PRESIDENT

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MR. FRANK OBINNA E. OLIVER
VICE PRESIDENT

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