Henrietta Monyei Egbai Foundation

Henrietta Monyei Egbai Foundation

Restoring Dignity.
Creating Opportunity.

HME Foundation works with widows, vulnerable children, displaced persons, and underserved communities to provide humanitarian assistance, healthcare, education, protection, livelihoods, and sustainable pathways toward resilience.

Impact at a Glance

3000+ People Reached
500+ Widows Empowered
200+ Children Supported
5+ Communities Reached
40+ Programmes Delivered
3+ Impact Partners

Who We Are

Humanitarian Action with a Pathway to Opportunity

HME Foundation combines immediate humanitarian assistance with long-term development programmes designed to help vulnerable people move from crisis and exclusion toward protection, opportunity, economic participation, and resilience.
Chief Mrs Henrietta Monyei Egbai

Chief Mrs Henrietta Monyei Egbai

Chairman, Board of Trustees

Strategic guidance and institutional oversight.

Chief Mrs Henrietta Monyei Egbai
Chief Mrs Henrietta Monyei Egbai

Chairman, Board of Trustees

Chief Mrs Henrietta Monyei Egbai chairs the Board of Trustees, bringing decades of leadership experience to the Foundation's strategic direction. She provides institutional oversight and governance guidance, ensuring the Foundation stays true to its mission of restoring dignity and creating opportunity for vulnerable communities.

Mrs Henrietta Nnemeka

Mrs Henrietta Nnemeka

Director, Operations & Relations

Managing corporate affairs and external partnerships.

Mrs Henrietta Nnemeka
Mrs Henrietta Nnemeka

Director, Operations & Relations

Mrs Henrietta Nnemeka directs Operations and Relations, managing the Foundation's corporate affairs and cultivating external partnerships that expand its reach. Her work ensures the Foundation's programmes are backed by strong institutional relationships and sound operational practices.

Mr Slyvester Ifeayichukwu

Mr Slyvester Ifeayichukwu

Director of Finance

Ensuring transparency and financial sustainability.

Mr Slyvester Ifeayichukwu
Mr Slyvester Ifeayichukwu

Director of Finance

Mr Slyvester Ifeayichukwu serves as Director of Finance, safeguarding the Foundation's financial transparency and long-term sustainability. He oversees budgeting, reporting, and compliance so that donor and partner resources translate directly into impact.

Mrs Casandra Ewere Iyoha

Mrs Casandra Ewere Iyoha

Director, People & Initiatives

Directing boots-on-the-ground project deployment.

Mrs Casandra Ewere Iyoha
Mrs Casandra Ewere Iyoha

Director, People & Initiatives

Mrs Casandra Ewere Iyoha directs People & Initiatives, leading the boots-on-the-ground deployment of the Foundation's programmes. She works closely with field teams and beneficiary communities to ensure initiatives are delivered with care and accountability.

Mr Alfred Oni Egbai

Mr Alfred Oni Egbai

Director, Strategy and Project

Monitoring project evidence and scaling efficacy.

Mr Alfred Oni Egbai
Mr Alfred Oni Egbai

Director, Strategy and Project

Mr Alfred Oni Egbai leads Strategy and Project direction, monitoring evidence from ongoing programmes to identify what works and scale it responsibly. His focus on data-driven strategy helps the Foundation continually improve its outcomes.

The Founder's Story

A Journey of Compassion and Resilience

I FELT

After God gave me a second chance, I spent time praying and asking myself how I could give back and make my life more meaningful to others. The answer became very clear to me, to save widows, orphans, honorable children and people living in difficult conditions.

Henrietta Monyei Egbai

Founder & Executive Director

Today, the HME Foundation stands as a testament to that vision. From emergency relief to sustainable livelihoods, every programme is designed to bridge the gap between crisis and opportunity. Henrietta believes that dignity is not something we give; it is something we help people reclaim for themselves.

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Our Mandate

Six Strategic Pillars

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01

Humanitarian Assistance & Protection

Emergency relief, displacement support, WASH, shelter, protection.

02

Health, Nutrition & Psychosocial Wellbeing

Healthcare, maternal and child health, nutrition, mental wellbeing.

03

Women, Children & Social Protection

Widow empowerment, child protection, safeguarding, social inclusion.

04

Education, Youth & Digital Inclusion

Scholarships, STEM, ICT, digital literacy, youth opportunity.

05

Livelihoods & Community Resilience

Enterprise, agriculture, financial inclusion, community development.

06

Advocacy, Partnerships & Institutional Effectiveness

Advocacy, governance, partnerships, MEAL, accountability.

Flagship Programmes

From Relief to Resilience

HME Humanitarian Response

HME Humanitarian Response

Rapid relief, displacement support, and emergency WASH for crisis-affected households.

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HME Community Health & Wellness

HME Community Health & Wellness

Outreach clinics, maternal and child health, medication support, and mental-health services.

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HME Widow Empowerment & Enterprise

HME Widow Empowerment & Enterprise

Skills, financial literacy, enterprise capital, mentorship, and cooperative development for widows.

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HME Child Opportunity & Protection

HME Child Opportunity & Protection

Education, nutrition, healthcare, mentorship, and safeguarding for vulnerable children.

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HME Digital Opportunity

HME Digital Opportunity

Digital literacy, ICT education, STEM, coding, and technology access for young people.

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HME Sustainable Livelihoods

HME Sustainable Livelihoods

Agriculture, enterprise development, financial inclusion, and market linkage.

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Widow Empowerment & Enterprise

Her Next Chapter Starts with Opportunity

We help widows move from economic vulnerability toward sustainable livelihoods through skills development, financial literacy, enterprise support, mentorship, cooperative development, and psychosocial support.
Skills development Financial literacy Enterprise support Mentorship Cooperatives Psychosocial support

Child Opportunity & Protection

Every Child Deserves a Safe Path to the Future

Education
Healthcare
Nutrition
Mentorship
Safeguarding
Digital learning
Support is directed to programme cohorts rather than individual sponsor–child relationships, in line with our safeguarding standards.

Community Health & Wellness

Taking Healthcare Closer to Communities

  • Community health outreach
  • Health screenings
  • Maternal and child health
  • Medication support
  • Clinical referrals
  • Mental-health support

Education, Youth & Digital Inclusion

Technology Should Create Opportunity for Everyone

Through digital literacy, ICT education, STEM, coding, online learning, and technology access, HME Foundation helps young people and underserved communities participate in the digital economy.

Technology & Education Partnership

HME Foundation × Schoolville Foundation

HME Foundation works with Schoolville Foundation as a strategic technology, education, and innovation implementation partner for selected programmes in digital literacy, STEM, ICT education, technology-enabled learning, youth skills, and digital impact systems.

Impact Stories

Real People. Real Progress.

From market trading to a registered enterprise

Widow Entrepreneur

From market trading to a registered enterprise

Challenge

Lost household income after bereavement, with three children in school.

Intervention

Business skills training, start-up support, and cooperative membership.

Change

Operating a registered enterprise with consistent monthly income.

A first job in IT support after a 12-week cohort

Digital Skills Graduate

A first job in IT support after a 12-week cohort

Challenge

Out of school with no access to devices or connectivity.

Intervention

Digital literacy cohort, device access, and employability coaching.

Change

Placed in paid IT support work within three months of completion.

Early screening changed a family's course

Community Health

Early screening changed a family's course

Challenge

No access to routine screening within travelling distance.

Intervention

Community outreach clinic, screening, and referral to treatment.

Change

Condition managed and household back to full earning capacity.

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Impact Works Better Together

We're proud to work alongside trusted partners who share our commitment to creating meaningful and lasting impact.

Federal Government Federal Government
Delta State Government Delta State Government
Schoolville Foundation Schoolville Foundation

Your Support Can Create a Pathway Forward

Indicative amounts. Final values will be linked to verified programme costing before public launch.

₦50,000

Support learning materials

₦100,000

Support health outreach

₦150,000

Support skills training

₦200,000

Indicative widow enterprise support

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News & Updates

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HME Digital Opportunity opens its second community learning hub

Programme Launch

HME Digital Opportunity opens its second community learning hub

March 2026

HME Foundation and Schoolville Foundation extend STEM programme

Partnership

HME Foundation and Schoolville Foundation extend STEM programme

February 2026

Widow enterprise cooperative completes first savings cycle

Community

Widow enterprise cooperative completes first savings cycle

January 2026

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