We Exist to Restore Dignity
Enthrone Initiatives was founded on a simple conviction: vulnerable communities deserve more than aid. They deserve genuine solidarity, dignity, and transparent support that reaches the people it is meant to serve
From a Kitchen Table to Two Nations
It started with a conversation between friends in Buffalo, New York in 2019. Nigerian-Americans watching footage of collapsed school buildings and flooded communities in their home country, frustrated by the gap between the resources of the diaspora and the needs on the ground. But the work itself had already begun.
Rosemary Oche had already been doing this work in Nigeria for the better part of two decades, and paying for it herself. Not through an organisation, a grant, or a donor base — out of her own pocket, because the need was immediate and waiting for a structure to exist was not a real option. School fees for children who would otherwise have stopped attending. Support for widows left without income. Water for communities walking miles to reach it.
What changed in 2019 was not the work but the scale of the ambition. Rosemary founded Enthrone Initiatives to build something that could outlast one woman's capacity to fund it, and that could serve vulnerable communities in both Nigeria and the United States. She was joined by a small group of professionals around three commitments: build real programs rather than performative charity, partner with communities rather than parachuting in, and be radically transparent about every naira and dollar spent.
Formalising took time. Enthrone Initiatives Inc. was registered in the United States and recognised by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity in January 2026. The years in between were funded as the beginning had been — out of her own pocket. That history is why the figures we publish run from 2019 while the projects listed on this site begin at registration: the majority of our completed work was delivered before there was an organisation to credit for it. Today Enthrone operates across two countries with six initiative areas, a full-time Nigeria team, and a growing network of diaspora donors, volunteers, and partner organizations. Every decision we make, from the programs we design to the partners we choose, reflects our commitment to the people and communities we exist to serve.
To transform and restore hope in vulnerable communities across the USA and Nigeria through transparent, community-centered programs in child welfare, women's empowerment, education, water access, and rural development.
A world where no child grows up without care, no widow walks alone, and every community, regardless of geography or circumstance, has access to the resources needed to thrive in dignity.
What We Stand For
Compassion
We see the humanity in every person we serve. Our work is rooted in genuine care, dignity, and relationship, not in charity that treats people as transactions.
Community
Real change happens from within. We build with communities, not for them, centering local voices and leadership.
Integrity
We hold ourselves to strong ethical standards in how we raise funds, manage resources, and report outcomes. Transparency and accountability are not optional; they are central to the trust we seek to build with donors, partners, and the communities we serve.
Accountability
Every dollar entrusted to us is tracked, documented, and reported with care. Our donors deserve clear financial transparency, and we are committed to showing how their support is used to serve communities with dignity and accountability.
Sustainability
We design programs with long-term impact in mind. Our goal is not simply to provide temporary relief, but to strengthen community capacity, dignity, and self-reliance over time.
Global Reach
From Buffalo to Kaduna, our work crosses borders because human dignity has no nationality. We exist to connect care, resources, and accountability across communities that share a common hope for a better future.
Leadership & Governance
Enthrone is led by a diverse team of development professionals, community leaders, and accountability focused administrators.
Mrs. Rosemary Oche
Executive Director
A humanitarian leader and founder of Enthrone Initiatives Inc., Rosemary brings over two decades of experience serving orphans, widows, and vulnerable families. Having witnessed first-hand the impact of violence and aid gaps in rural Nigeria, she founded Enthrone to restore dignity, hope, and opportunity within underserved communities, directly assisting more than 300 widows through care, sponsorship, and practical support.
Daniel Peter
Head of Programs
A development professional with a background in economics, social work, and nonprofit management, Daniel oversees all US-based programming and donor relations, ensuring resources flow effectively to field programs. Since Enthrone's early stages, he has supported operational planning, regulatory compliance, and program development with a strong commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable communities.
Innocent Ogbede
Director of Partnerships
A registered nurse and community development practitioner originally from Kaduna State, Nigeria, now based in the United States, Innocent has provided free medical assistance and support to individuals unable to afford care. As Country Director, he oversees Enthrone's Nigeria operations, leveraging deep relationships across government, traditional rulers, and civil society to drive lasting impact on the ground.
Lisa Scibilia-Higgins
Head of Community Engagement
With over 20 years of management experience in the restaurant industry and a strong background in community engagement, Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge in building relationships, fostering collaboration, and bringing people together. Her leadership and passion for serving others help strengthen Enthrone Initiatives' partnerships and expand its impact within the communities it serves.
Enthrone Initiatives is governed by a Board of Directors with diverse expertise in law, finance, public health, and international development. Contact us to request our governance documents and board roster.
Where We Work
United States
Enthrone Initiatives is headquartered in Buffalo, New York. Our U.S. operations focus on supporting immigrant families, strengthening community integration for new arrivals, and building responsible diaspora-to-homeland giving channels that connect resources in the United States to community needs in Nigeria. U.S. Service Areas
- Buffalo, NY (HQ)
- Lackawanna, NY
- Orchard Park NY
Nigeria
Nigeria is Enthrone’s primary field operations country. Through our Kaduna-based country office, we coordinate programs across North-Central Nigeria in partnership with local leaders, community stakeholders, and government institutions to deliver sustained, ground-level impact.
- Kaduna (Country Office)
- Benue State
- Kogi State
- Enugu Nigeria
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