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CAC IT: 8129083 • Northern Nigeria
Empowering Communities
Transforming Children's
Futures
Zadnan Community Development and Children Initiative (ZCDCI) drives sustainable change through education advocacy, health, nutrition, livelihood programs, and child protection activities across Northern Nigeria.
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About ZCDCI
Building Futures Through
Sustainable Capacity
ZCDCI — Zadnan Community Development and Children Initiative — is a registered Nigerian Non-Governmental Organization (CAC IT: 8129083) dedicated to uplifting communities through evidence-based, people-centered programs.
Founded by Dr. Isiaka Yusuf (PhD) and a passionate team, we operate at the intersection of education, health, livelihood, and child protection — conducting advocacy campaigns, capacity-building workshops, and community outreach programs across Northern Nigeria.
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CAC Registered — IT Number: 8129083
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Co-founded by Dr. Isiaka Yusuf (PhD)
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Active in multiple LGAs across Northern Nigeria
What We Do
Our Thematic Areas
Six strategic pillars driving our mission to empower communities and protect the rights and welfare of children across Northern Nigeria.
Empowerment
Education Advocacy
Championing access to quality education for marginalized children, with school campaigns, enrollment drives, and anti-dropout programs that keep children learning.
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Livelihood Support
Equipping community members — especially women and youth — with vocational skills, micro-enterprise training, and linkages to economic opportunities.
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Health Programs
Providing health education, hygiene promotion, and referral services for vulnerable community members, with a focus on maternal and child health outcomes.
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Psycho-Social Support
Offering structured psycho-social support and trauma-informed care services to children and families affected by stress, conflict, and displacement.
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Guidance, Counseling & Protection
Delivering child protection programming, safeguarding training, and individual counseling services to prevent abuse, exploitation, and harmful practices.
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🔴 Flagship Advocacy Program
Campaign
Against Drugs Abuse
Our most impactful school-based advocacy initiative, reaching thousands of secondary school students across Northern Nigeria. Through interactive sessions, role plays, and peer education, we equip young people with the knowledge and resilience to reject drugs and substance abuse.
Our Gallery
Moments of Impact
Glimpses from our programs, campaigns, and community outreach activities across Northern Nigeria.
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❤️ Make a Difference
Your Donation Changes
a Child's Story
Every contribution — big or small — directly funds school campaigns, provides educational materials, supports counseling programs, and empowers vulnerable families in our communities.
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₦5,000
Provides educational materials for 5 children
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₦20,000
Sponsors one school advocacy session
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₦100,000
Funds a full community outreach program
Latest Updates
News & Advocacy
Stay informed on our latest programs, campaigns, and impact stories from the field.
ZCDCI Conducts Anti-Drugs Campaign at Dependable International School
Our team visited Dependable International School in a powerful advocacy session, engaging hundreds of students on the dangers of substance abuse and practical ways to say no to drugs.
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Brainos International School Hosts ZCDCI Campaign Against Drugs Abuse
In partnership with school management, ZCDCI delivered an impactful drugs abuse awareness campaign at Brainos International School, Sultan Cent. Mosque, Dakua — reaching over 200 students.
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ZCDCI Expands Guidance & Counseling Program to New Communities
Building on the success of our school-based programs, ZCDCI has expanded psycho-social support and guidance counseling services to underserved communities across the region.
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Co-Founder Profile
Dr. Isiaka Yusuf (PhD)
Co-Founder & Executive Director, ZCDCI
A visionary community development practitioner and academic with a deep commitment to human rights, child welfare, and sustainable development. Dr. Yusuf brings decades of fieldwork experience and institutional leadership to guide ZCDCI's strategic direction and program quality.
Full Profile →Our Partners & Stakeholders
Federal Govt. of Nigeria
State Ministry of Education
UNICEF Nigeria
School Managements
Community Leaders
Health Departments