With small steps we are making
Big Impacts, offering Care Beyond Boundaries

HCIKE Foundation is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to transforming lives by delivering essential health services to those who need them most. Founded by a team of passionate healthcare professionals and social advocates, we work tirelessly to ensure that every person, regardless of their economic status, has access to the healthcare they deserve

Our vision, our misson, our story, our core values

Our story

The HCIKE Foundation was established in memory of Chief Hyacinth Chukwunenye Ike (popularly known as 'Chief HC IKE'), a philanthropist renowned for his unwavering support of less privileged individuals through scholarships, community projects, and infrastructural development. Chief HC Ike's legacy of compassion and community service continues to inspire our work.

His generosity was felt both in Owerri and his home community. Chief Ike provided numerous scholarships to underprivileged individuals, ensuring access to education and brighter futures.
For details of his life story, please see donate page

Our vision

To create a healthier future for rural communities by providing sustainable healthcare solutions, promoting healthy behaviors, and empowering local healthcare providers to ensure long-term community well-being.

Our mission

At the HCIKE Foundation, we believe in a world where everyone has access to healthcare and education, regardless of their circumstances. Our mission is to provide free medical outreach and academic scholarships to the underprivileged in rural Nigeria and across Africa. We are dedicated to improving and extending healthcare services through comprehensive medical outreach programs, health education initiatives, and strategic partnerships with local healthcare providers and organizations. Our inclusive, holistic, and sustainable approach ensures that quality healthcare is accessible to those who need it most, creating lasting positive change for individuals and communities

Our core values

Compassion

Delivering empathetic and respectful care to all patients

Excellence

Ensuring high standards in healthcare services and education

Collaboration

Partnering with local healthcare providers and organisations to maximise impact

Sustainability

Committing to long-term health improvements and community empowerment

Accessibility

Making healthcare services available to vulnerable populations

Our strategic goals

Increase health knowledge

  • Implement health education programs to raise awareness about common health issues and preventive measures.
  • Train educators to promote awareness of cervical and prostate cancer

Provide comprehensive healthcare services

  • Conduct basic health screenings and facilitate access to necessary treatments
  • Offer minor surgical procedures during outreaches and refer major cases to hospitals with funding support
  • Administer medical consultations, laboratory work, and medications for confirmed or suspected conditions
  • Provide optical services, including cataract surgeries and issuing eyeglasses

Empower local healthcare providers

  • Work with local government and existing medical centers to identify patients in need
  • Collaborate with organizations like the Christian Medical and Dental Association of Nigeria for outreach support
  • Train local health professionals to sustain healthcare improvements in the community

Promote healthy behaviors

  • Educate communities on healthy behaviors and preventive healthcare
  • Provide resources and support for long-term health management

Ensure sustainability and impact

  • Develop evaluation systems to monitor and assess the outcomes of medical outreach programs.
  • Partner with local organizations to ensure the continuity of healthcare services
  • Plan for both short-term interventions and long-term healthcare solutions based on community needs and available funding

Our founding team

Implement health education programs to raise awareness about common health issues and preventive measures.

Emeka Ike

Founder of HCIKE Foundation

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Chioma Ikeh

Co-founder of HCIKE Foundation

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Our programs

Health Education

  • Focus on educating communities about prevalent health issues
  • Train local educators to spread awareness and promote preventive measures

Basic Health Screening

  • Conduct health screenings to identify and address common health issues
  • Facilitate access to available healthcare services

Medical Outreach Programs (HMOPs)

  • Carry out medical outreach in collaboration with local health professionals
  • Address surgical concerns, acute medical needs, and chronic illnesses
  • Register patients through existing medical centers to ensure effective planning

Surgical and Optical Care

  • Perform minor surgical procedures during outreach events
  • Refer and fund major surgeries in bigger hospitals
  • Conduct optical procedures and provide eyeglasses

Partnerships and Collaboration

  • Work with local government, healthcare providers, and NGOs
  • Leverage the experience of organisations like CMDA Nigeria