ORGANIZATION PROFILE

INTRODUCTION

Community Health Information Education Forum (CHIEF) is a not-for–profit, non -governmental organization founded and incorporated on the 4th of August 1998 (RC: 11364).  CHIEF is community based; health development oriented and has over the years extended coverage area to parts of Lagos and Ogun States. CHIEF embraces the holistic Primary Care concept, providing PHC services to individuals, families and communities.
 
MISSION

To bring Health Information Education Communication and Primary Health Care [PHC] services to the doorsteps of Individuals, Families, and Communities through stakeholders involvement. Offering alternatives to harmful Socio-cultural practices affecting Health.

VISION

To promote grassroots health development, communication and care

MAIN GOAL

Is to reduce morbidity and mortality in any community setting

OBJECTIVES  

• To conduct baseline studies [community diagnoses] to identify Health and Felt the needs.
• To provide basic Health Education and Information training to Women, and Youths for development, Economic Growth and Poverty alleviation.
• Reduce Maternal/Infant Morbidity and Mortality rate by establishment of Primary Health Clinics/Outreach clinics and activities.
• To provide Essential Drugs.
• To develop, field-test and produce BCC Materials i.e. Posters, Handouts e.t.c.
• To raise Awareness on STD/HIV&AIDS, promote and provide Home/Community Based Care
• To Collaborate with other Bodies or Agencies Promoting Health.

STRATEGIES ADOPTED

• Advocacy / Sensitisation
• Behavioural ChangeCommunication (BCC)
• Home/Community Based Care
• Youth Friendly Resource Centres
• Training Peer Educators
• Health service provision

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Women.
• Children / Youth.
• Community Based Organizations (CBOs).
• Community Health Workers / TBA  / VHW
• Traditional / Religious /Community Development Associations CDC, CBOs.
• Policy Makers / Local / State/National level.

C.HI.E.F NETWORKS AND COLLABORATIONS

C.H.I.E.F. does a lot of Networking and multi-sectoral collaboration:

• Development Information Network [DEVNET]
• Nigerian Network of Non Governmental Organization [NNNGO]
• Global Health Council, Washington
• World Association of Non Governmental organisation [WANGO]
• Christian Connection for International Health [CCIH]
• Civil Society of Group on HIV&AIDS in Nigeria [CISGHAN]
• WANGONET
• World Association of NGOs (WANGO)
• Family Health International [FHI Nigeria]/USAID
• Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA)
• Lagos State AIDS Control Agency [LSACA]
• Lagos State Safe- Motherhood Committee
• Lagos State Roll Back Malaria
• National Council of Women Society [NCWS] Eti- Osa Branch
• Young Women Christian Organization [YMCA] Eti-Osa Branch
• Market Women Association Eti-Osa Branch
• National Union of Road Transport Workers Eti-Osa Branch
• Indigenous Women/Youth Associations/Clubs