Sheerah
A biblical name (1 Chronicles 7:24), a daughter of Ephraim who built three cities, symbolising strength, vision, and the ability to build from nothing.
Advancing Dignity. Strengthening Lives.
A platform for community wellbeing, action, and narrative change
Sheerah Verenda Full Life Initiative Ltd/GTE is a Nigerian social impact organisation strengthening individuals, families, and communities through integrated development programmes.
IforSFU community activity, 2015–2016
Our Story
From Family Support to Community Transformation
Sheerah Verenda Full Life Initiative Ltd/GTE began its journey through an earlier initiative called Initiative for Sustaining Family Unity (IforSFU), registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in 2013 and operational from 2014.
IforSFU was focused on family counselling, mediation, and violence prevention. Through direct engagement with families and communities, the organisation encountered the deeper, interconnected challenges shaping family wellbeing: poverty, gender inequality, mental health neglect, migration risks, education barriers, and the absence of safe spaces for women.
It became clear that sustainable change requires addressing not just the crisis in front of us, but the systems that create it. No single intervention, however well designed, could address the full spectrum of challenges that communities face. A more integrated approach was needed.
In 2025, the organisation received CAC approval to formally rename as Sheerah Verenda Full Life Initiative Ltd/GTE, a name that reflects the enlarged vision, the expanded scope of work, and the commitment to community transformation at its fullest.
2013
Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission as IforSFU.
2014
Family counselling and mediation work begins.
2025
Renamed Sheerah Verenda Full Life Initiative Ltd/GTE.
The Name
A name built from strength, truth, and gathering
Verenda
Coined from Veritas (truth) and Orenda (the power within all people to change the world). It also evokes the veranda, a gathering place where people share stories, find support, and build community.
Lasting social change begins with human connection and collective care.
Vision & Mission
What we are working towards
Our Vision
A world where individuals, families, and communities thrive with dignity, wellness, and purpose.
Our Mission
To deliver integrated programmes and innovative solutions that strengthen communities through mental health support, gender protection, education, economic empowerment, migration support, digital inclusion, and narrative change.
What Guides Us
Core Values
Seven commitments shape how we show up for the people and communities we serve.
01
Human Dignity
Every individual deserves respect, safety, and opportunity.
02
Inclusion & Equity
No community should be excluded from participation in society.
03
Innovation
Creative, digital, systems-driven answers to complex challenges.
04
Systems Thinking
Lasting impact comes from addressing root causes, not symptoms.
05
Integrity & Accountability
Transparent, ethical leadership guides everything we do.
06
Sustainability
Programmes designed to outlast donor cycles and external support.
07
Compassion
Warmth, empathy, and genuine care in every interaction.
08
Live these with us
There is a place for everyone who cares about community wellbeing.
How We Work
An Integrated Ecosystem Approach
Our work responds to the full realities people face, combining direct programme interventions, community engagement, and narrative change platforms that shape understanding, reduce stigma, and promote inclusive social attitudes.
Our Alignment with the Global Goals
Aligned to the goals that matter most to our communities
Our programmes align with eight of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: dignity, wellbeing, education, equality, justice, and partnership.
No Poverty
Livelihoods and enterprise support reduce economic vulnerability.
Good Health & Wellbeing
Mental health and psychosocial support strengthen resilience.
Quality Education
Education support removes barriers to learning and completion.
Gender Equality
Safe spaces, leadership, protection, and justice access support women and girls.
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Enterprise training and cooperative models create sustainable livelihoods.
Reduced Inequalities
Every pillar works to close the gaps that keep people excluded.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Rights awareness, safe migration, and justice referrals strengthen accountability.
Partnerships for the Goals
Community, institutional, and cross-sector collaboration powers sustainable impact.
Our Leadership
Guided by Experience, Grounded in Service
Our Founder & Executive Director and five board members bring expertise across law, human resources, project management, and community development to steer Sheerah Verenda’s mission. Our operations and administrative team will be introduced in due course.
Kate Ijeoma Ibeanusi, FPMC
Founder & Executive Director
Benjamin Odeh, Esq.
Board Chair
Uchechukwu Ruth Utah, SHRM-SCP, CPHR, MCIPM
Board Member
Dayo Awude, FCIPAN
Board Member
Nkechi Angella Agumanu
Board Member
Godwin Ugbor
Board Member
Gallery
Moments from the work
Partners & Collaborators
Let’s Begin
Be Part of the Change
Sheerah Verenda is powered by passionate individuals committed to community wellbeing. Whether you bring professional skills, lived experience, partnership capacity, or the desire to contribute, there is a place for you here.