We Are Building People and Strengthening Communities Across Nigeria
Building People. Strengthening Communities. Creating a Better Future.
Helena Hope Foundation (HHF) is a Nigerian foundation founded by Helena Oluwaseun Shorinolu, dedicated to building people and strengthening communities by creating access to education, healthcare, skills, economic opportunities, social support, and sustainable development.
About HHF
At Helena Hope Foundation, we believe that a better future begins with people. When individuals have access to education, healthcare, skills, resources, and meaningful opportunities, they are better positioned to build secure and productive lives. When people become stronger, families and communities become stronger too.
Our work is therefore focused on creating opportunities that help people grow, participate, become more independent, and contribute to the communities around them.
Our mission is to build people and strengthen communities by creating access to education, healthcare, skills, economic opportunities, social support, and sustainable development. We work to reach people facing vulnerability and limited opportunity, empower them with the tools and support they need to progress, and create pathways towards lasting personal, social, and economic development. Through our programmes and partnerships, we seek to turn opportunity into meaningful and sustainable change.
“We believe that charity can provide relief, but opportunity can change a life. That is why our work goes beyond responding to immediate needs. We seek to help people develop the capacity, confidence, and opportunities to build better futures for themselves and those around them.”
HELENA HOPE FOUNDATION — OUR BELIEF
Mission & Vision
Our Mission: To build people and strengthen communities by creating access to education, healthcare, skills, economic opportunities, social support, and sustainable development.
Our Vision: A future where people and communities across Nigeria have the opportunity, resources, and support to thrive. We envision communities where children can learn, young people can develop their potential, women can build livelihoods, entrepreneurs can grow, families can become more resilient, and individuals have the opportunity to contribute to a stronger economy.
OUR VALUES
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Compassion
We treat every person with dignity, empathy, and respect.
Empowerment
We help people develop the skills, confidence, resources, and opportunities to shape their own futures.
Integrity
We act honestly, responsibly, and ethically in everything we do.
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Inclusion
We believe opportunity should be accessible to people regardless of their circumstances.
Accountability
We take responsibility for our actions, our resources, and the impact of our work.
Collaboration
We believe lasting change is stronger when communities, organisations, businesses, governments, and individuals work together.
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OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Helena Oluwaseun Shorinolu
Founder & Trustee
Stella Olubunmi Shorinolu Opayemi
Trustee
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