Garkuwar Arewa Development Initiative (GAARDIN) is a voluntary, non-governmental, nonprofit, non-religious organisation which focuses on addressing social issues affecting women, children, outh and the vulnerable people in Northern Nigeria. Through a multifaceted approach, GAARDIN will collaborate and partner with local stakeholders, government ministries and agencies, traditional institutions and international organisations to provide these people, access to basic education, health care, economic opportunities and Advocacy towards curbing social menace in the Northern part of Nigeria.
To empower these groups of people by providing them access to the basic necessities of life, advocacy towards curbing social menaces such as drug abuse and addiction, domestic and gender-based violence, discrimination as well as protection, upholding and promoting human rights.
An engineer with vast and varied experiences in the fields of aviation, finance and property development sectors both in Nigeria and other parts of the world. He has been involved in policy formations, projects implementations as well as philanthropic activities, especially his service to the vulnerable.
A retired Director of Social Welfare with the Kano State Government has always worked passionately for the advancement of the cause of women, children and the youth in Nigeria. notably a member of Jamiyyar Matan Arewa, National Council for Women Societies, John Hopkins University US, Shout Out UK.
a journalist with a Master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy has for long been involved in causes promoting the welfare of women, children and the youth in Northern Nigeria. She is actively involved in Advocacy for Legislative, constitutional reforms and good governance in Nigeria. .
Dr Getso is a security expert and social analyst trained in Nigeria and abroad in the fields of security, intelligence, International Diplomacy and Community Development. He is actively engaged in formulation and implementation of policies aimed at curving and ending terrorist activities in Nigeria and beyond.
is an experienced entrepreneur, a management consultant and a community leader. He has devoted over 30 years of his life working assiduously as a humanist focused on helping and aiding the most vulnerable of people.
A Pharmacist by profession Hajiya Maimuna is a humanitarian and a philanthropist whose life has been committed to creating a world where every individual is given an opportunity to thrive. She is a Community Development expert with 25 years of experience and expertise in community-based program design, management and system strengthening.
With firm background in education, social work and community development, Aisha Babangida who is an academician and a mentor, has served as a member of various management committees during her service in the public sector, she has also created employment opportunities through the creation of successful business ventures over the years.
is a social services professional who has a strong commitment towards advocating for good governance as well as improving the quality and wellbeing of those in need. Abubakar works tirelessly through his Widi-Jalo Foundation in ensuring that the vulnerable population have access to water, food, health care, education and fair representation among others.