About Us

John and Caroline Omalu

John & Caroline Omalu Foundation (JCOF) is a non-profit, non-political organization dedicated to promoting and expanding the philanthropic legacy established by the late Omalu patriarch, Engineer John Omalu, and his wife.

Our father, John Donatus Amaechi Omalu, and his wife, Caroline Omalu, believed in the inherent dignity of every individual and worked tirelessly to uphold and restore that dignity one person at a time. The encouraged self-empowerment and self-fulfillment through initiatives in child and youth education, health promotion, women empowerment, community building, and more. The John & Caroline Omalu Foundation was established to build upon these values that defined their lives. We are united as one body, one spirit, and one hope, bound together by peace—believing that every act of kindness, even for the least among us, benefits us all.

They were particularly passionate about the welfare of the people of Enugwu-Ukwu in Anambra State, Nigeria. They provided free education for indigent children and access to portable water, built and rehabilitated homes for the poor and elderly, and economically empowered many individuals.

The Foundation aims to identify and overcome obstacles that prevent people from achieving economic strength and living fulfilling lives. JCOF transforms these insights into sustainable projects, including public health programs, formal and informal education initiatives, poverty alleviation through the empowerment of women, men, and youth, the promotion of positive moral values among our youth, and infrastructural development projects.

Who We Are

The John & Caroline Omalu Foundation (JCOF) is a humanitarian organization, registered in 2017,  driven by a legacy of compassion, service, and transformation. We serve vulnerable communities  across Nigeria and Africa by addressing core human needs with dignity, innovation, and integrity.  From education and health to economic empowerment and cultural preservation, JCOF brings  healing where there was pain, hope where there was despair, and opportunity where there was  none.

Our Vision and Our Mission

Our vision is to uphold the dignity of every human being, with special commitment to the vulnerable.

Our mission is to bring hope, healing, and transformation to underserved communities through creative, sustainable, and life-changing interventions.

Our Core Values

Compassion

We serve with empathy and a deep commitment to uplifting the vulnerable.

Legacy

We act with future generations in mind, ensuring our impact outlives us

Integrity

We uphold the highest standards of transparency, honesty, and ethical conduct.

Dignity

We believe every human being deserves to be valued, honoured, and respected.

Empowerment

We equip individuals and communities with tools, skills, and opportunities to  rise.

Key Projects

Healthcare

Our health care programs centre on Sickle Cell Awareness, Blindness and Visual Impairment, and Eye Health Care and Awareness.

Education

Education has always been a crucial part of the John Omalu Foundation; with quality education, a child’s future is secured. 

Economic Empowerment

Our empowerment project promotes productivity among youths and women in various places, improving their livelihood.

Cultural Preservation

Post the Nigerian civil war, John Omalu had an intense passion to preserve the  ensuring stories of his people and his community.

PATNERSHIP

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