About BCHDI.
Biire Community Health and Development Initiative (BCHDI), formerly Biire Child & Maternal Health Foundation, was established in 2010 in response to the numerous challenges associated with multidimensional poverty within vulnerable households and communities in Nigeria. These challenges are primarily socio-eco nomic in nature: inadequate or non-existent access to quality healthcare, education, nutrition, and clean water. Our organizational goals therefore aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, enabling us to implement international best practices while adapting interventions to address the unique needs of local communities.
How It All Began.
Biire Community Health and Development Initiative formerly Biire Child & Maternal Health Foundation was established in 2010 in response to multidimensional poverty challenges in vulnerable Nigerian households. These challenges are primarily socioeconomic: inadequate access to quality healthcare, education, nutrition, and clean water. Our goals align directly with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Our implementation strategy includes:
- Building local capacity through training and skills transfer
- Implementing robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks
- Conducting comprehensive needs assessments using participatory methods
- Establishing referral systems and linkages with existing health infrastructure
- Designing evidence-based interventions aligned with international best practices
- Ensuring sustainability through community ownership and government partnerships
- Engaging local stakeholders including traditional leaders, health workers, and community members
We strengthen and expand our role as a partner with governments, organizations, and private companies to promote corporate social responsibility initiatives that are community-driven, community-owned, and that bring about positive health and socio-economic outcomes.
2010
Founded as Biire Child & Maternal Health Foundation. Launched school and community feeding program.
2011-2016
Sahara Foundation partnership meals provided to 960+ children in FCT and 2,000+ in Lagos.
2015
Led health systems strengthening with the Japanese Government equipped 10 PHC centers worth $121,883.
2020
Contributed to Lagos State COVID-19 emergency health response.
2025
Founded as Biire Child & Maternal Health Foundation. Launched school and community feeding program.
To develop sustainable communities and improve the health and well-being of disadvantaged populations.
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We encourage strategic partnerships and collaboration that avoid duplication of efforts while fostering the exchange of ideas and synergizing activities for maximum community impact.
Our Core Values.
We maintain the highest ethical standards in all our operations, ensuring transparency and accountability to our beneficiaries, partners, and donors.
We are driven by a deep commitment to improving lives and creating lasting positive change in underserved communities across Nigeria.
We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes, maintaining rigorous monitoring and evaluation systems to track our impact.
Aligned with the UN SDGs
All BCHDI programs are designed in alignment with these Sustainable Development Goals:
1
No Poverty
2
Zero Hunger
3
Good Health
4
Education
6
Clean Water
Meet Our Team.
Biire Foundation is governed by a board of distinguished trustees who provide strategic guidance and advisory support in management, implementation, and organizational operations. These respected individuals from government, private and public sectors, and faith-based organizations contribute extensive knowledge and experience, ensuring organizational sustainability and growth: Taiwo Afolabi, Pastor Ituah Igodalo, Atinuke Uwaje, Tundun Abiola.
Executive Director: Oludare Ajayi
A dedicated international development/humanitarian/poverty reduction and alleviation expert with more than 20 years demonstrable work experience, implementing projects at the Community, Sub National, National and International levels. Garnered over 20 years experience in the public health emergency & disaster management sector as demonstrated in Lagos State during the COVID response. In 2015, led the implementation team on health systems strengthening project in collaboration with the Japanese Government which equipped 10 primary health care centers in Lagos. Mr. Ajayi has adequate knowledge of the operations of Non-Governmental Organizations and International Development partners having worked as a World Bank consultant at the National Agency for the control of AIDS (NACA). He has proven capability in project management & coordination. He possesses excellent communication, analytical problem-solving skills. He is an organizational management expertise. Dare@biire.org
Project Coordinator: Omolola Archer
Omolola holds a master’s degree in Diplomacy and Strategic Studies from the University of Lagos. A seasoned public relations professional who has held senior positions in leading advertising agencies, Omolola manages external relationships and local partnerships. Passionate about children, particularly the girl child, she is dedicated to creating healthier lives and equal opportunities for the most vulnerable populations.
Communications Office and Public Relations Officer : Mmesoma Treasure Nwawulu
Mmesoma holds multiple qualifications in media and communications, which she has applied across both professional and community-focused work. Prior to joining Biire, she volunteered at a primary school for several years, an experience that sharpened her commitment to grassroots impact and passion for humanity. At Biire, she channels her media background into meaningful work: shaping the organization’s voice through the official social media pages, and helping communicate its mission to wider audiences.