TY Danjuma Foundation

The Foundation was established in 2009 by Lt. Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, GCON, a retired Nigerian Army Chief of Staff, an astute and successful businessman. In 2010 The Foundation became fully operational and has continued to make grants.

The TY Danjuma Foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of life of Nigerians by supporting initiatives that improve access to health and educational opportunities. A Nigeria where all people have access to affordable quality health care, education and equal opportunities to realize their potential. The Foundation's main goals are the following :

• Enhance community health care by providing free medical services to rural communities which lack adequate medical facilities;

• Improve the quality of education of children and young people (18 years and younger);

• Alleviate the extreme poverty in communities across the country by providing clean drinking water, and encouraging the education/empowerment of women.

The Foundation operates with the following core values:

• Informed and responsive grant making

• Community involvement

• Government participation

• Accountability to beneficiaries

• Encourages innovation

• Promote philanthropy in Nigeria