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TBSDF · Est. 2024 · FCT, Nigeria

Closing Africa's human capital gap, one community at a time

We invest in the knowledge, health and livelihoods of Africans so that empowered people can drive their own inclusive, sustainable development.

Gender Equality · SDG 5

Widening women's access to health & opportunity

Our outreach programmes bring maternal health services, counselling and livelihood training to women and girls in underserved communities.

Health and well being

General health benefits for underserved communities

Clinics and counselling services in underserved areas, focused on preventative care, support services and community health education.

Community members joining hands during a TBSDF outreach programme
2024 Founded in Nigeria

Who We Are

The Balyun Sustainable Development Foundation

The Balyun Sustainable Development Foundation is dedicated to closing critical gaps in Africa's sustainable development. We believe that lasting change starts with people — so our work centres on human capital: education, health and livelihoods that let marginalised communities build their own resilience.

By pairing grassroots outreach with policy advocacy, we align our interventions with SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

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How We Work

Strategic approaches & objectives

Five interlocking pillars guide every programme we run, from a single household to national policy.

Humanitarian Support

Community outreach that provides safe housing and stable living conditions for displaced persons, orphans and widows, with access to basic needs.

Health & Well-being

Clinics and counselling services in underserved areas, focused on preventative care, support services and community health education.

Education & Vocational Support

Training and scholarship programmes that build skills, with clear benchmarks for attainment, job placement and entrepreneurship.

Advocacy & Sensitisation

Awareness campaigns and community engagement that drive participation in poverty alleviation and empowerment initiatives.

Public Sector Partnership

Working with national and sub-national governments to align efforts and advocate for policies that support inclusive, sustainable development.

Projects of impact

Dispatches from our health, education and livelihoods programmes across Nigeria.

TBSDF Outreach in Tudun Wada Expands Access to Women’s Health Services

TBSDF Outreach in Tudun Wada Expands Access to Women’s Health Services

The Balyun Sustainable Development Foundation (TBSDF) is expanding access to hea...

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Our Partners

Development is a shared effort

We work alongside government agencies, community-based organisations and private partners who share our commitment to inclusive growth. If your organisation is working toward the SDGs in Africa, we would welcome the conversation.

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6 SDGs

Aligned with SDG 1, 3, 4, 5, 8 & 10

Grassroots First

Programmes co-designed with local communities

Policy Aligned

Advocacy work with national & sub-national government