About ZCDCI
Transforming communities through sustainable capacity development, children's empowerment, and evidence-based advocacy since our founding.
More Than an NGO â
A Community Movement
Zadnan Community Development and Children Initiative (ZCDCI) is a registered Nigerian Non-Governmental Organisation (CAC IT: 8129083) established to bridge the gap in community development, child welfare, and public health advocacy in Northern Nigeria.
We believe every child deserves safety, education, and opportunity â and every community deserves the capacity to thrive sustainably. Through targeted programs spanning nutrition, education, health, livelihood, psycho-social support, and child protection, we work hand-in-hand with communities to build lasting change.
Our flagship Campaign Against Drugs Abuse (CADA) has already reached thousands of secondary school students across multiple Local Government Areas â equipping young people with knowledge, resilience, and life skills to resist substance abuse.
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
To empower marginalized communities and vulnerable children through sustainable capacity development, education advocacy, health promotion, livelihood support, and child protection programs that are community-centred and evidence-based.
Our Vision
A society where every community has the capacity to sustainably develop itself, every child is safe, educated, and empowered to reach their full potential, and every family has access to the resources needed to thrive.
Core Values
- â Integrity & Transparency
- â Community Participation
- â Child-Centred Approach
- â Evidence-Based Practice
- â Accountability to Beneficiaries
Our Strategic Objectives
Six pillars guiding our five-year strategic plan to achieve lasting community transformation.
Strengthen Community Capacity
Build the skills, knowledge, and resources of local leaders and community members to drive their own development agendas sustainably.
Protect Children's Rights
Advance child protection systems, prevent abuse and exploitation, and ensure all children access education, health, and safe environments.
Promote Public Health
Deliver community-wide health education, hygiene promotion, and nutrition advocacy to reduce preventable illness and improve wellbeing.
Advance Education Access
Combat school dropout, advocate for quality education policies, and run school-based programs that inspire and equip young learners.
Build Economic Resilience
Equip vulnerable households â especially women and youth â with vocational skills, enterprise training, and access to economic opportunities.
Strengthen Partnerships
Build strong coalitions with government agencies, international NGOs, local organisations, and donor communities to scale our impact.
Meet the Team
Passionate professionals committed to transforming lives through sustainable community development.
Dr. Isiaka Yusuf (PhD)
Community Development Practitioner & Academic
A visionary leader with decades of experience in community development, social work, and academic research. Dr. Yusuf brings institutional leadership, deep fieldwork experience, and a passionate commitment to human rights and child welfare to guide ZCDCI's strategic direction and program quality.
Program Director
Oversees all thematic program areas, ensuring quality delivery, monitoring, and evaluation.
Health & Nutrition Officer
Leads health advocacy, nutrition education, and community health promotion campaigns.
Advocacy & Education Lead
Coordinates school-based advocacy including the flagship Campaign Against Drugs Abuse.
Officially Registered & Accountable
ZCDCI is duly registered with Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and operates with full transparency and accountability to our donors, partners, and beneficiaries.