About us
Having rendered and promoted humanitarian services through community development programmes, advocacy against social ills, supported right government policies and recognized humanitarian actors for over 13 years among other services that we render within Nigeria and beyond, HIPCOD since its incorporation has been serving as an ocean of ideas in strategic humanitarian service, rendezvous for achievers in development, linkage bridge for knowledge for peace and community development scholars, an inspiration house for the humanitarian actors/agents, and reliable support to the less privileged (especially the old people, abandoned minors, prison inmates and abandoned hospital patients).
To inspire and motivate genuine advancement in nation building through peace, humanitarian and community development as rational strategies to impact the economy and humanity.
To develop and train quality leaders in the public and private sectors with professionalism in peace, humanitarian and community development for nation-building.
Our Vision
The Humanitarian Institute for Peace and Community Development is dedicated to promoting peace and social justice around the world. Our mission is to empower communities to create positive change through education, advocacy, and grassroots organizing. Join us in our efforts to build a more just and equitable world for all.
Our Mission
To promote humanity welfare, peaceful co-existence, Social and Economic Freedom and community development in the underserved areas of Nigeria through advocacy, capacity building, and community-driven projects that contributes to improved socio-economic welfare and sustainable development.
Objectives
- To Promote Peace and Community Development through Humanitarian Service that supports Social and Economic Freedom.
- To Encourage Individual and Community Participation in Growth and Sustainable Development Activities that promotes Higher Living Standard.
- To Promote Timely Intervention In Peace And Human Development Through Economic Inequality Reduction, Human Rights Protection and Accurate Researches, Trainings and Feed-back Systems
- To Serve as Helping Hand in Educating Individuals and Communities on the Need and Importance of Decent Work System that supports Sustainable Economic Growth and Peaceful Co-existence.
Our Story
Once upon a time, there was a group of individuals who shared a common goal – to promote peace and development in the world. They believed that every person, regardless of their background, deserved to live in a safe and prosperous environment. With this vision in mind, they founded the Humanitarian Institute for Peace and Development. Through their tireless efforts, the institute has become a beacon of hope for those who seek to make a positive impact on the world. Today, the institute continues to work towards its mission of creating a better future for all.
BOARD MEMBERS
SIR IKE WILLIE-NWOBU (Board member)
Sir Ike Willie-Nwobu is President of the International Federation on Ageing (IFAN) Nigeria. Born few decades ago in Nigeria, He has traversed the world working with different organizations to make deep rooted impact on humanity and institutions. He is a renowned resource person and consultant to reputed conglomerates and international organization.
Mr. Dino Onyema Justin Nnodim (Board Member)
Mr. Dino Onyema Justin Nnodim is an astute public administrator, a business development consultant, motivational speaker and writer. He is also a Senior Consulting Partner with Dijun Global Resources Limited and widely-traveled. He is the author of book: “Building Your Next Level Self-Confidence”, amongst others.
He has over 15 years experience in administration, business development and consultancy, strongly believes in integrity, ethical adherence and high interpersonal communication. His inputs in humanitarian activities especially in community development and empowerment cannot be over-emphasized.
Mr. Marcelinus Ndukwu (Board Member)
Mr. Marcelinus Ndukwu is a Nigerian businessman who has made indelible marks with his entrepreneurial ideas. He is a visionary leader with passion for humanity welfare. Over the years, he has continued to invest his resources, time and talents to ensure that many Nigerians are librated from the cloche of poverty.
Mrs. Caroline Odochi Ugoh (Board Member)
Mrs. Ugoh Caroline Odochi is a Nigerian entrepreneur with success record. She is a graduate of Mass Communication with over a decade experience in community development and humanitarian activities. Over the years, she has worked with a number of reputable organizations (indigenous and international) and has mastered the act of liaison and linkages, effective communication, and inter-organization relations. She is passionate about sustainable development among the rural dwellers.
Mr. Samuel Ugoh (Board Member/Executive Director)
Humanitarian Institute for Peace and Community Development (HIPCOD)
Mr. Samuel Ugoh is a practical humanitarian who has seen to the initiation, execution and perfect commissioning of positive impactful humanitarian projects in Nigeria. He is an authority in high profiled event management, special publication, image boasting and media consulting.
A seasoned Journalist with close to two decades of experience in field research & documentation, prolific in writing, and excellent understanding of Nigerian components with vast travelling experience.
Extensive experience in identifying variations in human/ community needs and effective implementation of solutions to strategic needs that uplifts humanity welfare.
Deep inter-organizational linkage and interpersonal skills with clear understanding of clients concerns in the areas of publications, human projections and profiling.
Extensive experience in working/interfacing with individuals and groups in order to develop aligned solutions that will meet project objectives (Local and Internationals Organizations inclusive).
Vast experience in Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) management, humanitarian service advocacy and efficient service delivery under donors’ support, conflict resolution, and promotional media consultancy.
A strong constructive critic of societal ills.