HELWA Foundation
Building healthier communities through women.
Every woman deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, informed, and empowered life. HELWA Foundation partners with communities, healthcare professionals, educators, and institutions to improve access to health, education, literacy, and wellness across Nigeria.
About HELWA
Investing in women.Strengthening communities.
The Her Education, Literacy & Wellness Advancement (HELWA) Foundation is a Nigerian non-profit organization founded by Dr. Rasheedah Amussah.
We believe lasting community development begins by investing in women and girls. Through health education, community-based programmes, strategic partnerships, and evidence-informed initiatives, HELWA works to improve access to primary healthcare, education, literacy, and wellness while strengthening families and communities.
Our Approach
Lasting change requires more than one solution.
Health, education, literacy, wellness, and opportunity are interconnected. HELWA brings these priorities together through community-driven programmes that strengthen women, families, and communities.
Strategic Pillars
Five pillars. One shared vision.
Health
Expanding access to quality primary and preventive healthcare through community-based programmes and health education.
Education
Creating opportunities for lifelong learning through educational support, mentorship, and school partnerships.
Literacy
Building confidence and independence by promoting health, financial, digital, and lifelong literacy.
Wellness
Supporting physical, mental, and social wellbeing through prevention, awareness, and healthy living.
Advancement
Creating pathways for women and communities to grow through leadership, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment.
Our Work
Turning purpose into action.
HELWA Foundation develops programmes that improve access to healthcare, education, literacy, wellness, and economic opportunity for women and communities across Nigeria.
As our programmes continue to grow, we remain committed to working alongside communities, educators, healthcare professionals, and partners to deliver practical, evidence-informed solutions.
Explore Our Programmes
Meet Our Founder
Dr. Rasheedah Amussah
Family Physician · Women's Health Advocate · Educator
For years, Dr. Rasheedah Amussah has used medicine, education, and digital platforms to help women make informed decisions about their health. What began as a commitment to sharing evidence-based health information has grown into HELWA Foundation.
Read Her StoryResources
Practical knowledge. Freely shared.
HELWA develops trusted educational resources designed to help women make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.
Browse the Resource LibraryFeatured Resource
Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle
A clear, evidence-informed guide to help you understand your body and make confident decisions about your health.
Download GuideGet Involved
Three ways to walk with us.
Community
Join the WhatsApp Community
Connect with women learning, sharing, and supporting each other around evidence-based health.
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Occasional letters on new programmes, resources, and stories from the HELWA community.
Partner
Partner With HELWA
Collaborate with us to design and deliver programmes that create long-term community impact.
Get in touchPartners
Let's build healthier communities together.
HELWA works with healthcare professionals, educators, government agencies, corporate partners, and community organizations to create lasting impact. Whether you're looking to collaborate, support a programme, or explore a partnership, we'd love to hear from you.
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Your gift keeps women informed, healthy, and heard.
Every contribution funds menstrual health supplies, community workshops, and free educational resources for women and girls who need them most. Give once or give monthly, both go directly into programmes.
- 01Menstrual health kits and dignity supplies for schools and clinics.
- 02Community education sessions led by trained health professionals.
- 03Free, accessible resources in the public HELWA library.