Uwais-Maiwada Aid Foundation

We Are Advancing Education
in Low-income Communities
We Aim to Bridge the Gaps in Accessing
Quality Education
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Promoting Accountability
in Public Institutions
We are empowering citizens through
transparent systems.
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We Work to Build Capacity
for Greater Social Impact
We provide tools, and resorces to drive
lasting change
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Welcome to Uwais-Maiwada Aid Foundation (UMAF)

Through our thematic areas, UMAF empowers communities and drives holistic change.

Promote Transparency
and Good Governance

Improve Access to
Quality Education

Raise Awareness on
Climate Change

Build Capacity for
Social Impact

Advocate for Marginalized
Groups.

UMAF Interventions

A snapshot of UMAF’s impactful work and the strides we’ve made in advancing community development.

500

Children in Remote Communities Reached

50

Youths Received Grants for their Start-up Businesses

1000+

Educational Materials and Facilities Donated

320

Women empowered through our community programs.

Empower a Life Today

Your donation empowers students with learning materials, supports school refurbishments, and helps youth and women build sustainable livelihoods through training and entrepreneurship support.

Empower a Life Today

Your donation empowers students with learning materials, supports school refurbishments, and helps youth and women build sustainable livelihoods through training and entrepreneurship support.

Program Beneficiaries

Aliyu Nuhu
Zullai Hamza
Khadijah Ibrahim
Yakubu Mohammed
Aliyu Nuhu
Zullai Hamza
Khadijah Ibrahim
Yakubu Mohammed

Recent News

April 29, 2025

Empowering Women, Empowering Communities

When women thrive, entire communities rise. Across Africa, empowering women is proving to be the most effective way to drive economic growth, reduce poverty, and strengthen families. In many rural areas, women are the backbone of

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April 29, 2025

Local Climate Action: Turning Awareness Into Community-Led Solutions

From flooding in Lagos to desertification in Niger, climate change is no longer a future issue — it’s disrupting lives right now. While global action is slow, local communities are stepping up with innovative, low-cost solutions

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April 29, 2025

Holding Power Accountable: The Role of Citizens in Strengthening Democracy

Democracy isn’t just about voting — it’s about voice, vigilance, and visibility. Around the continent, ordinary people are rising to demand better governance, fight corruption, and hold leaders accountable. In many African nations, institutional corruption has

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April 29, 2025

Education as a Catalyst for Social Change in West Africa

Education is more than a tool — it's the foundation for freedom, innovation, and equity. Across West Africa, millions of young people still lack access to the education they deserve. Yet, grassroots efforts and community-led initiatives

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