GOSHWELF
Green pastures for the Needy
What We Do
Healthcare Access
Providing essential medical services and improving healthcare infrastructure in underserved communities.
Education Support
Building schools and supporting educational programs to ensure every child has access to quality education.
Humanitarian Response
We rapidly deliver relief materials and first aids to victims of crisis and disaster.
Skills and Vocational
We organize skills and vocational training for orphans and widows.
Who We Are
The Good Shepherd Health and Welfare Foundation, (GOSHWELF) is a not-for-profit, Non-Governmental Organization in Nigeria. It provides medical aids, medical outreaches, welfare, scholarships, guidance, counseling, psycho-social support and economic empowerment for the less privileged individuals; especially the most vulnerable and marginalized persons such as: poor widows, orphans, the aged and persons with illness and/or disability. The foundation is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria (Reg. No. 7115034).
Our Core Values
Compassion
We care deeply for the well-being of vulnerable individuals and families.
Integrity
We uphold honesty and transparency in all actions
Teamwork
We collaborate effectively to achieve common goals
Stewardship
We responsibly manage resources for maximum impact
Dignity
We respect and value the worth of every individual
What Our Beneficiaries Say
"Thanks to GOSHWELF, my life has completely transformed. I grew up in a community where access to education was a luxury, not a right. Through their scholarship program, I was able to complete my high school education and even enroll in college. Today, I’m pursuing my dream of becoming a teacher, and I’m committed to giving back to my community. None of this would have been possible without their unwavering support."
Maria K.
Scholarship Recipient
"When the floods destroyed my home, I thought I had lost everything. GOSHWELF was the first to arrive in our village, bringing food, clean water, and supplies to rebuild. They didn’t just give us resources; they gave us hope. Today, I have a safe place to live and a fresh start. I will always be grateful for their kindness and dedication to helping families like mine."
James M.
Disaster Relief Benficiary
"For years, I struggled with homelessness and felt invisible to the world. GOSHWELF not only provided me with a warm place to stay but also offered counseling and job training programs. With their help, I’ve found employment and moved into my own apartment. They gave me more than assistance; they gave me dignity and a chance to rebuild my life."
Linda T.
Housing Program Participant