The Bako Youth Development Foundation is a Kaduna-based non-governmental organization established in 1998 to empower youths, women, and children through education, advocacy, and skill development. With its headquarters in Ungwan Boro, Sabon Tasha, and an additional office in Jaba LGA, the foundation envisions a society where young people are fully developed and actively contributing to community growth. Guided by values of integrity, teamwork, hard work, sincerity, service, and sacrifice, BYDF focuses on critical areas such as HIV/AIDS awareness, maternal and child health, care for orphans and vulnerable children, sickle cell disease, drug abuse prevention, and household economic strengthening. Through strategies like workshops, vocational training, leadership development, and community sensitization, the foundation has impacted thousands of lives across Kaduna State, making it a vital force in building a brighter future for its focal groups.
495 children supported with critical care and resources in Kaduna South and Chikun LGAs under the CIHP Bridges project (2012-present).
Over 10,000 people tested during intensive healthcare outreaches across Chikun, Kajuru, Jaba, Ikara, Kagarko, and Kaduna South (CIHP Bridges Plus 2013).
Compassionate care and structural support provided to 78 People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) and 60 Patients Affected By AIDS (PABA).
Empowered over 370 youths and caregivers in Chikun, Jaba, and Kachia LGAs (2006-2016) with livelihood skills.
Ongoing active leadership and civic training modules driving progress and responsibility in Jaba, Kajuru, Chikun, and Kaduna South.
Ongoing initiatives focused on community sensitization around democratic rights, public accountability, and active political participation.
Advocacy programs actively countering drug and substance abuse, directly impacting 300 youths in Chikun, Kaduna South, and Jaba LGAs.
Delivered specialized, hands-on agricultural training for domestic caregivers in U/Boro, Chikun (March 2009).
Active public enlightenment, community counseling, and specialized genetic guidance initiatives across local areas.
Pioneering regional HIV/AIDS prevention and public enlightenment awareness campaigns conducted in Kafanchan (2005).
