About JJH Foundation
Founded on the belief that every human being deserves dignity, freedom, and opportunity — regardless of where they were born.
From One Meal to a Movement
Joe and Jane met in Imo State in 2004. Both had spent years working independently — Joe as a human rights Consultant fighting for wrongly imprisoned individuals, Jane as a social entrepreneur championing girl child rights and women's economic empowerment.
They shared a single conviction, that systemic change requires more than good intentions — it requires organized, sustained, transparent action. Joe & Jane Humanitarian Foundation was founded with the intention of providing humanitarian assistance to the poor, the oppressed, the marginalized and the wrongly imprisoned
Today, Joe and Jane Humanitarian Foundation operate across Nigeria, Malawi, and the United States — serving meals, providing legal aid to the unjustly imprisoned, Protecting the right of widow’s and securing the futures of hundreds of girls through education and advocacy.
“To restore dignity to the broken, fight injustice for the oppressed, and empower communities to build sustainable futures — one life at a time.”
“A world where every person — regardless of gender, class, or geography — lives with freedom, dignity, and opportunity.”
What We Stand For
Justice
We believe every person deserves fair treatment under the law, regardless of social standing or geography.
Compassion
We serve with empathy, dignity, and unconditional love — seeing the full humanity in every person we help.
Empowerment
We build capacity, not dependency. Every program is designed to make communities self-sufficient.
Transparency
We publish annual reports, hold ourselves accountable, and invite scrutiny at every level.
Meet Our Team
Passionate leaders with decades of combined experience in human rights, public health, and community development.
Mrs. Stella Opara
GENDER AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT OFFICER MALAWI
Mrs. Stella Opara is a dedicated community advocate, humanitarian volunteer, and passionate champion of women's rights, gender equality, and women's empowerment. She serves as the Gender and Women Empowerment Officer in Malawi for the Jane and Joe Humanitarian Foundation, where she supports initiatives designed to improve the lives, safety, dignity, and opportunities of women and girls.
"Every person in an unjust prison is a mirror of a society that needs to be fixed."
Mr. Slyvester Uzosike
National Director of Operations
Mr. Slyvester Uzosike is an experienced coordinator, organizational leader, and servant of humanity who brings professionalism, integrity, sincerity, and strong coordination skills to his role. He serves as the National Director of Operations and National Coordinator of the Jane and Joe Humanitarian Foundation, where he oversees national programs and ensures effective implementation of humanitarian initiatives across the country.
"A girl educated is a community transformed. We start there."
Mrs. Clara C. Iheasuta
Gender Protection and Women Empowerment Cordinator Imo State
Mrs. Clara C. Iheasuta is an experienced community advocate, women's empowerment champion, and humanitarian professional dedicated to advancing the rights, dignity, safety, and economic well-being of women and girls. She serves as the Gender Protection and Women Empowerment Coordinator for Imo State under the Jane and Joe Humanitarian Foundation.
"Hunger is not a destiny. It is a solvable problem — and we are solving it."
Chief Obiora Nwigwe
National Project Supervisor
Chief Obiora Nwigwe (Obiokpo 1) is an accomplished logistics and operations professional, humanitarian advocate, community leader, and passionate defender of justice and human rights. As the National Director of Logistics & Operations of the Jane and Joe Humanitarian Foundation, he brings extensive experience, international exposure, organizational ability, and a strong commitment to humanitarian service.
"Change begins when someone decides to show up. We show up every day."
Milestones Since Inception
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