Projects & impact

Know the stage before you give.

Every project moves through four public stages. Project-specific donations are accepted only once a need is verified and the budget approved.

STAGE 1

Under verification

Need reported; budget not yet approved. No project-specific donations are taken at this stage.

Action: Register interest

STAGE 2

Verified — fundraising

Need verified and budget approved. Every gift is restricted to this project.

Action: Fund this project

STAGE 3

Funded — implementation

Fully funded; delivery in progress with community oversight.

Action: Follow progress

STAGE 4

Completed — monitoring

Delivered; follow-up at 3, 6 and 12 months.

Action: Read completion report

Solar BoreholeVerified — fundraising

DKF-PRJ-2026-000017

Clean Water for 30 Communities

A Dutsen-Kauna Foundation initiative to provide safe, reliable and sustainable water access to 30 underserved communities in Nigeria through solar-powered borehole systems, elevated water storage and community water points.

North-Eastern, Nigeria 30,000 people

Phase 1: Target: 30 underserved communities across Nigeria6% funded

Budget approved. Every gift is restricted to this project; spend is published on the project trace.

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EducationVerified — fundraising

DKF-PRJ-2026-000018

Build Classroom Block

Construction of a safe, durable and properly equipped classroom block to provide children with a suitable learning environment and increase access to quality education.

Nigeria 500 people

Phase 1: Target: 10 Classroom5% funded

Budget approved. Every gift is restricted to this project; spend is published on the project trace.

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Elderly Care & Social SupportVerified — fundraising

DKF-PRJ-2026-000020

Elderly Support & Care Programme

Annual financial support of ₦24,000 for 100 elderly people aged 70 and above to help meet essential household and personal needs.

Adamawa Central, Nigeria 100 people

Phase 2: ₦2,400,000 annual elderly support fund50% funded

Budget approved. Every gift is restricted to this project; spend is published on the project trace.

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Light Up Rural Nigeria – Community Solar Energy Programme

Energy & Community DevelopmentVerified — fundraising

DKF-PRJ-2026-000001

Light Up Rural Nigeria – Community Solar Energy Programme

Selected underserved rural communities in Nigeria – initial locations to be confirmed following needs assessment and technical survey

Selected underserved rural communities in Nigeria – initial locations to be confirmed following needs assessment and technical survey 20,000 people

Target: 105% funded

Budget approved. Every gift is restricted to this project; spend is published on the project trace.

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EducationVerified — fundraising

DKF-PRJ-2026-000002

Sponsor a Child’s Education Programme

Help vulnerable and disadvantaged children access and remain in education through school-fee support, learning materials, examination assistance, mentorship and ongoing educational support.

Hong, Gombi & Mubi North, Adamawa 1,000 people

Target: Phase 2 Target: 1000 Children15% funded

Budget approved. Every gift is restricted to this project; spend is published on the project trace.

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empowermentVerified — fundraising

DKF-PRJ-2026-000003

Empower Women & Youth

Providing women and young people with practical skills, training, tools and livelihood opportunities to build sustainable incomes and strengthen their families and communities.

Yola, Adamawa

Phase 1: Target: 100011% funded

Budget approved. Every gift is restricted to this project; spend is published on the project trace.

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Humanitarian Aid & Emergency ReliefVerified — fundraising

DKF-PRJ-2026-000004

Water • Food • Emergency Support

Providing essential clean water, food and emergency assistance to vulnerable individuals and families facing hardship or crisis.

Nigeria 1,000,000 people

Target: 1 Million10% funded

Budget approved. Every gift is restricted to this project; spend is published on the project trace.

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emergencyVerified — fundraising

DKF-PRJ-2026-000005

Emergency Relief Fund

A flexible rapid-response fund that enables the Dutsen Kauna Foundation to deliver immediate emergency support, including Naira cash assistance and essential relief during crises and urgent community needs.

Adamawa 1,000 people

Target: 100 Families5% funded

Budget approved. Every gift is restricted to this project; spend is published on the project trace.

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Youth & Community Empowerment Grant Programme

Youth & Economic EmpowermentVerified — fundraising

DKF-PRJ-2026-000019

Youth & Community Empowerment Grant Programme

A monthly empowerment programme providing one ₦1,000,000 grant and two ₦200,000 grants to eligible Dutsen-Kauna Foundation volunteers to start or expand income-generating businesses and community initiatives

Nigeria 36 people

Phase 1: 3 direct beneficiaries per month ₦1,400,000 monthly empowerment fund51% funded

Budget approved. Every gift is restricted to this project; spend is published on the project trace.

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