FAQ

Yes. Donors and partners can support specific OHRI programmes or thematic areas according to their interests and available funding opportunities. OHRI is committed to transparent programme implementation, responsible use of resources, monitoring of results, and reporting to partners and donors.

Yes. OHRI works directly with communities where there is a clear need and where our programmes align with the community’s priorities and our areas of expertise. We normally engage relevant community leaders and stakeholders to understand the context, identify priorities, and determine the most appropriate way to provide support.

Yes. OHRI welcomes individuals with relevant skills, experience, and commitment to community development who are interested in contributing to our work. Volunteer opportunities may vary depending on current programmes and organizational needs. Interested individuals can contact the OHRI team to learn about available opportunities or send an email to admin@1hri.org to find more

There are several ways to support OHRI, including making a donation, supporting a specific programme, providing technical expertise, volunteering, partnering with us, or helping to connect our work with potential funders and partners. Every contribution can help strengthen our ability to reach underserved communities and deliver sustainable solutions.

Yes. OHRI welcomes partnerships with organizations and institutions interested in improving community health, strengthening resilience, protecting the environment, supporting vulnerable populations, and advancing One Health. Partnerships may include joint programme implementation, technical collaboration, research, advocacy, training, resource mobilization, or other areas of mutual interest.

Yes. OHRI believes that partnerships are essential for achieving sustainable impact. We collaborate with government ministries, departments and agencies, local organizations, civil society groups, community structures, development partners, and other institutions. These partnerships help strengthen coordination, expand programme reach, share expertise, and connect communities with available services and resources.

One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI) is a Nigerian development organization working to improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable communities while strengthening their ability to respond to social, environmental, and climate-related challenges. OHRI uses a One Health approach, recognizing the close connection between human health, animal health, and the environment. Our work combines community engagement, evidence-based interventions, capacity building, advocacy, and partnerships to create lasting impact.

Community participation is central to OHRI’s approach. We engage communities in identifying their needs, designing interventions, implementing activities, monitoring progress, and sustaining results. We work through community structures, champions, leaders, volunteers, and local organizations to strengthen ownership and ensure that programmes continue to have value beyond the project period.

OHRI works with a wide range of stakeholders, including community members, youth, women, government institutions, traditional and community leaders, health workers, civil society organizations, academic institutions, development partners, and other local and international organizations. We believe that sustainable change requires collaboration and meaningful participation from the people and institutions connected to the issues we address.

One Health is an approach that recognizes that the health of people, animals, and the environment are closely connected. OHRI applies this approach by bringing together communities, health professionals, environmental actors, government institutions, and other stakeholders to prevent and address health threats. This includes work related to infectious diseases, environmental health, WASH, climate change, and other factors that affect community wellbeing.

OHRI works across several interconnected areas, including One Health, disease prevention and control, community health, WASH, youth and community empowerment, climate and environmental resilience, health advocacy, and emergency response. Through these areas, we address health challenges, strengthen community systems, promote environmental sustainability, and support communities to become more resilient to emerging and existing threats.

Yes. Young people are an important part of OHRI’s programmes and organizational work. We create opportunities for young people to participate in health promotion, environmental action, leadership, advocacy, research, skills development, and community initiatives. At the same time, OHRI works across generations and recognizes the important contributions of women, community leaders, professionals, institutions, and other stakeholders.

OHRI focuses on building local ownership and capacity rather than creating dependency. We train community members, strengthen local structures, work with existing institutions, and involve community leaders and committees in programme implementation. Our goal is to ensure that communities have the knowledge, skills, networks, and systems needed to continue positive actions after project support ends.