International Standard Centre for Development, Abuja

Making people's lives better

We promote peaceful coexistence, quality education and sustainable livelihoods for the vulnerable, with a focus on youth, women and children.

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Registered with CAC (CAC/IT/131111)Working since 2019Based in Wuse II, Abuja

500+ pupilssupported through Back-to-School

1,000+ peopletreated at a free medical outreach

Who we are

ISCD is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation founded in 2019 and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission. We lead community-driven development so that vulnerable people can take part in activities that give them a quality livelihood and the means to sustain themselves.

Our work runs on the power and spirit of volunteerism, from back-to-school support and free medical outreach to skills training and civic education.

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What we do

Six areas of focus

Our work responds to out-of-school children, poverty among women and youth, and the need for peace and good governance.

Education

Equipping pupils from indigent families and helping academically gifted students finish school.

Economic empowerment

Skills acquisition and entrepreneurial development for women and young people.

Peace and security

Promoting peaceful coexistence and youth sensitisation with security agencies.

Civic participation

Voter education and election observation with the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Health and well-being

Free medical outreach and advocacy on HIV/AIDS and sexual and reproductive health.

Rights and inclusion

Child, youth and women rights, gender and social inclusion, and action against trafficking in persons.

1,000+People treated in one free medical outreach

1,000+Students reached in a school sensitisation

500+Pupils supported with school items

500+People reached by quarterly outreach

Programmes

Our work in the field

Back-to-School Initiative

Active

Our flagship programme gives children from indigent families school bags, textbooks, uniforms and writing materials so they can return to class.

Education500+ pupils

Help Them Finish School

Active

A five-year scholarship initiative supporting indigent but academically gifted students to complete their education and build a better future.

ScholarshipsIndigent, academically gifted students

Free Medical Outreach

Active

Free consultations, check-ups, drugs and health education for communities, reaching over 1,000 people in Ihitte/Uboma, Imo State.

Health1,000+ people

Drug-Free Project

Active

A nationwide sensitisation campaign with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on the dangers of drug abuse and illicit trafficking, including school outreach.

Health & youth1,000+ students

Skills & livelihood

Empowerment Programme

Active

Skills acquisition and entrepreneurial development for young people and women, such as shoe making, to build livelihoods.

Skills & livelihoodYoung people and women

Community Outreach and Food Drives

Active

Quarterly outreach and year-end food and clothing drives for people in underserved and rural communities.

Community500+ people

How we work

Community first, with strong partners

Listen

We start with the people we serve and the solutions that work for them.

Partner

We work with agencies such as the Federal Ministry of Education, NDLEA, INEC and DSS.

Deliver

Volunteers and staff deliver programmes on time and to standard.

Account

We keep clear records and report openly on our activities.

Meet our founder

Comr. Amarachi Confidence is a nurse and community leader who has spent her career empowering the less privileged. She founded ISCD and serves as Chief Executive Officer, driving the organisation toward its vision, mission and goals.

Board & leadership