Transforming Lives
The Holy Family Fathers and Brothers of the Youth empowers young people through rehabilitation, education, skills training, spiritual formation and the transformation of Lives of Vulnerable Youth in Nigeria (Africa and Globally)
About Our Mission
The Holy Family Fathers and Brothers of the Youth is a Catholic missionary congregation dedicated to rescuing and empowering youth facing poverty, addiction, and lack of opportunity across Africa. We provide education, vocational training, moral guidance, and spiritual formation, transforming young lives and communities.
Programs
Some of our core programs
Youth Rehabiliation Program
We provide counseling, mentorship, and holistic rehabilitation for vulnerable youth struggling with addiction and social neglect at our AFHIDEV Center, Nnewi Diocese.
Skills Acquisition Program
Empowering youth with practical vocational skills in tailoring, cobbling, ICT, carpentry, and more for sustainable employment and self-reliance.
Agricultural Empowerment Project
Training young people in modern farming, animal husbandry, and agribusiness to create sustainable livelihoods and food security.
Faith & Leadership Project
Forming youth morally and spiritually while training seminarians and young leaders to become agents of positive change in society.
Our Events
Participate in events and activities we organise.
Events
Our Mission
Mission Statement
To rescue, educate, and empower vulnerable youth in Nigeria, Africa and globally through holistic programs that include counselling, rehabilitation, education, skills acquisition, leadership formation, and spiritual guidance.
Core Values
- Compassion
- Education
- Integrity
- Community Development
- Faith & Spirituality
Our Priest
The Institute of the Holy Family Fathers and Brothers of the Youth has the following priest members
Very Rev. Fr. Samuel Chukwunonso Ezikwelu, HFFBY
Superior General
Rev. Fr. Joseph Chibuzor Okakpu, HFFBY
Secretary General and National Youth Cordinator
Rev. Fr. Modestus Tobechukwu Ihediuche, HFFBY
Councilor in Charge of Formation and Education
Rev. Fr. Cletus Ifeanyichukwu Okonkwo, HFFBY
Councilor in Charge of Events and Community Life
Support Our Causes
There are various cause we are currently undertaking and we seek your support to achieve each and every one of them. God bless you as you join us in impacting this youths
Agricultural Empowerment Project
Sustainable farming, animal husbandry, poultry, piggery, fishery, and agribusiness training for youth
Education Support
General education, tutoring, mentoring, and support for Lanuel Secondary School and other educational initiatives
Faith & Leadership Formation
Spiritual and moral formation for youth, seminarian training, priestly formation, and leadership development programs
Community & Infrastructure Projects
Building and expanding facilities such as the Mental Health Centre, vocational training centres, ICT hubs, and water/sanitation systems for youth communities
Youth Rehabilitation Program
Counseling, mentorship, rehabilitation for youth affected by addiction and social neglect, including the proposed Mental Health Centre and Hospital
Skills Acquisition Program
Vocational training in tailoring, cobbling, ICT, carpentry, furniture making, tech hub, and other life skills for sustainable employment
Testimonials
Impact driven, impact made
