A foundation born from survival

MHFCO is a non-profit, non-political organisation registered in Nigeria. We support individuals and families through colorectal cancer diagnosis, ostomy care and ostomy management.

Maimurna Nyampa Barau, Founder and CEO of MHFCO
Founder's message

Our goal is to replace despair with hope.

My journey with the Maimurna Hope Foundation began not as a choice, but as a survival story. As a survivor of colorectal cancer, I walked a path defined by fear and uncertainty, yet God's grace saw me through to a life now lived with a permanent colostomy.

This foundation is the fruit of that experience: a non-political and not-for-profit mission born from a survivor's heart to ensure that no individual or family faces the practical and emotional challenges of cancer and ostomy care alone. Our goal is to replace despair with HOPE, providing a dedicated support system for those navigating similar crossroads.

Beyond personal support, we are committed to breaking the silence and stigma surrounding ostomy care through community education and strong advocacy for better health policies. From our headquarters in Abuja, we work to help individuals access affordable healthcare, medical specialists, and the essential supplies needed for a dignified life. By partnering with hospitals and global organisations, we are building a lasting legacy of care where awareness leads to prevention and every colorectal survivor and ostomate finds the strength to thrive.

Maimurna Nyampa BarauFounder & CEO

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Our vision

To be a leading beacon of hope in Nigeria

We are dedicated to empowering colon cancer survivors and ostomates through compassionate support, affordable healthcare access, and relentless advocacy to eliminate stigma and improve quality of life.

01

Direct Support

Providing emotional and practical assistance to patients and their families.

02

Awareness

Educating communities on colon cancer prevention and the specialised care required for ostomates.

03

Healthcare Access

Helping patients reach affordable medical specialists and healthcare services.

04

Partnership

Collaborating with hospitals and other NGOs to build sustainable support networks.

Our journey

From a survivor's story to a foundation

  1. Oct–Dec 2025

    Speaking up for patients

    Advocacy at national forums, including International Cancer Week 2025 and the 6th Legislative Summit on Health.

  2. 16 Jan 2026

    Registered as a foundation

    MHFCO is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria.

  3. Mar 2026

    Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

    Outreaches at COCIN Asokoro, St Augustine Catholic Church Lugbe and Kadauma 3 in Abuja, and ECWA Goodnews in Gombe. Ostomy supplies distributed.

  4. Apr 2026

    "Beyond the Bag"

    Our CEO joins the Medicaid Cancer Foundation's Instagram Live on life after colorectal cancer surgery.

  5. Jun 2026

    Cancer Survivors Awareness Walk

    MHFCO walks with survivors, families and partners under the theme "Hope in every step".

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Our team

The people behind MHFCO

A survivor-led team combining medical, programme, data and communications expertise.

Board of Trustees

Maimurna Nyampa Barau

Maimurna Nyampa Barau

Chair · Founder & CEO

Dr. Nyampa David Barau

Dr. Nyampa David Barau

Trustee & Secretary · Senior Technical Lead

Dr. Zainab Meshak

Dr. Zainab Meshak

Trustee · Programme Coordinator (Medical)

Staff

Ibrahim I. Majalisa

Ibrahim I. Majalisa

Head of Programmes

Nasiru J. Tomtsu

Nasiru J. Tomtsu

Programme Manager, Gombe

Micheal Kwamba

Micheal Kwamba

Data Analyst / M&E

Rinji John

Rinji John

Communications

Hadad Daladi

Hadad Daladi

Admin Manager

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Governance

Registered and accountable

MHFCO is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria as Incorporated Trustees and is overseen by a Board of Trustees.

Registration documents are available to partners and funders on request through our contact page.

Registered nameMaimurna Hope Foundation for Cancer and Ostomy Care
CAC registrationIT 9220837 · 16 January 2026
SCUMLSC 151425207
Tax ID (TIN)2623720086039
Board of TrusteesMaimurna Nyampa Barau (Chair)
Dr. Nyampa David Barau (Secretary)
Dr. Zainab Meshak
Registered officeGarki 2, Abuja, FCT
Our partners

Stronger together

We work alongside cancer support organisations in Nigeria and internationally.

Global Colon Cancer Association logo
Global Colon Cancer Association
Friends of Ostomates Worldwide USA logo
Friends of Ostomates Worldwide – USA
Network of People Impacted by Cancer in Nigeria logo
Network of People Impacted by Cancer in Nigeria
Call Off Cancer Initiative logo
Call Off Cancer Initiative
Shades of Bloom Health Awareness Foundation logo
Shades of Bloom Health Awareness Foundation
Kosi-Health Advocates Foundation logo
Kosi-Health Advocates Foundation
Cormode Cancer Foundation logo
Cormode Cancer Foundation
Nest of Hope Advocacy and Support Community logo
Nest of Hope Advocacy & Support Community
Medicaid Cancer Foundation
Hope Beyond Cancer Foundation logo
Hope Beyond Cancer Foundation
Gloria's Cancer Foundation logo
Gloria's Cancer Foundation

Help us reach the next ostomate

Your support buys supplies, funds outreach and connects patients to care.