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<p class="has-text-align-left">Vision for Inclusive Solutions and Transparency Initiative (VISTA Initiative) is a multi-sectoral national humanitarian and development organization established to respond to humanitarian crises in Nigeria. The organization is committed to improving the wellbeing of women, children particularly girls, youth, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable populations across the country. VISTA Initiative provides life-saving assistance while advancing sustainable, long-term development solutions.</p>
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<p>VISTA Initiative was officially incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria in May 2025. It was founded in response to Nigeria’s growing humanitarian challenges, particularly in the Northeast, Northwest, and North Central regions.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-left">The organization prioritizes support for communities affected by armed conflict, natural disasters, climate-induced displacement, and socio-economic marginalization, with particular attention to vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities (PWDs) and the elderly, whose needs are often most urgent.</p>
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<p>We are firmly guided by the core humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, independence, and humanity, operating without political or religious bias and upholding a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and non-discrimination.</p>
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<p>Our community-driven and rights-based approach ensures that all programs are informed by local needs, promote inclusive participation, and address the specific barriers faced by marginalized groups, especially persons with disabilities. Disability inclusion is mainstreamed across all sectors of intervention.</p>
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<p>VISTA Initiative’s strategic focus aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), advancing inclusive development through multi-sectoral programs that integrate humanitarian response with long-term recovery and peacebuilding reflecting the humanitarian development peace nexus. We work to bridge emergency relief with development planning, strengthening local capacities and fostering durable solutions for affected populations.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-left">Through advocacy, innovation and technology, we promote institutional reform, social justice, and citizen empowerment. Our participatory outreach and capacity building initiatives equip communities to claim their rights, hold duty bearers accountable, and co-create sustainable solutions.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-left has-small-font-size">To deliver inclusive, people centered, and rights based humanitarian and developmental programs that empowers the most vulnerable, advance social justice, and build resilient communities. We work collaboratively with local actors, governments, and international partners to cocreate sustainable solutions that bridge immediate emergency response with long term recovery, development, and peace building, ensuring that all people can live with dignity, security, and hope for a better future.</p>
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<li class="has-small-font-size" style="margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)"><strong>Integrity, </strong>we act with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our engagement earning the trust of the communities we serve and partners by consistently doing the right, even no one is watching.</li>
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<li class="has-small-font-size" style="margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)"><strong>Partnership, </strong>we believe meaningful change is only possible through collaboration. By working hand in hand with communities, civil society, government, and global partners, we co-create solutions that are locally grounded and widely impactful.</li>
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<li class="has-small-font-size" style="margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)"><strong>Innovation, </strong>we embrace new ideas, creative thinking, and adaptable approaches to solve complex challenges. Leveraging technology and local ingenuity, we drive progress and deliver smarter, more effective solutions for lasting change.</li>
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<p>Our programs, which provide care and support to individuals affected by crises, natural disasters, and socio-economic hardship, will continue to prioritize women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Children and adolescents will remain at the center of our response efforts.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-left">We will continue to implement our programs with a strong humanitarian approach aligned with donor priorities and accountability standards, ensuring impactful, inclusive, and sustainable solutions.</p>
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<li>Education</li>
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<li>WASH</li>
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<li>Health</li>
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<li>Nutrition</li>
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<li>Protection (Sub-Sector GBV, Child Protection, Mine Actions, and HLP)</li>
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<li>Food Security</li>
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<li>Early recovery and Livelihoods</li>
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<li>CCCM/Shelter/NFI</li>
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<li>Governance and Civic Engagement</li>
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<li>Peace Building and Social Cohesion</li>
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