About us
One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI) is a Nigerian non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of people, animals, and the environment through integrated action. We work at the intersection of public health, climate change, environmental protection, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), biodiversity, mental wellbeing, systems strengthening, and community empowerment.
Our mission is rooted in the One Health approach the understanding that the health of humans, animals, and ecosystems are interconnected, and that resilient communities can only be built through holistic, evidence-driven, and community-led solutions.
A healthier, more resilient world where people and nature thrive together.
To build resilient communities and ecosystems through integrated solutions that link human, animal, and environmental health.
Resilience: We support communities to adapt and thrive.
Integrity: We uphold transparency, trust, and accountability.
Inclusivity: We center women, youth, and vulnerable groups.
Evidence: We use data, research, and science to guide our work.
Stewardship: We promote responsible care for people, animals, and nature.
Collaboration: We build partnerships across sectors and disciplines.
What We Do
OHRI delivers high-impact programs at the intersection of climate change, community health, mental wellbeing, ecosystem protection, and One Health systems strengthening. Our core areas of work include:
Climate Change & Heat Resilience
Supporting communities to prepare for extreme temperatures, reduce heat-related illness, and strengthen adaptive capacity.
Air Quality & Pollution Reduction
Reducing exposure to harmful indoor and outdoor air pollution through community awareness, clean practices, and locally-driven innovations.
Mental Health & Community Wellbeing
Addressing stress, anxiety, displacement trauma, other psychosocial support approaches, and safe community spaces.
Ecosystem & Environmental Protection
Promoting sustainable management of land, water, vegetation, and natural resources essential for community health and environmental stability.
Biodiversity Conservation
Supporting community-led efforts to protect local biodiversity, restore degraded environments, and preserve natural habitats that sustain livelihoods.
One Health & Disease Prevention
Integrating human, animal, and environmental health strategies to reduce disease risks, promote hygiene, ensure safer environments, and improve public health outcomes.
Why We Exist
Nigeria’s communities face mounting health and environmental risks driven by climate change, pollution, resource degradation, and emerging diseases. Women, children, and low-income groups disproportionately bear these burdens. OHRI was created to bridge the gap between community needs, scientific evidence, and policy action ensuring that resilience is built from the ground up through empowered communities and strengthened systems.
Where We Work
OHRI works across Nigeria with active programs and partnerships in:
- North-East:Adamawa, Gombe
- North-West:Jigawa, Kano
- North-Central:Abuja (FCT)
- Additional states through collaborations and network expansion.
Our Approach
Our model is built on:
Join Us
Whether you are a partner, donor, volunteer, or community leader, you are welcome to join OHRI in advancing climate resilience, protecting the environment, and improving community health across Nigeria.
