Cry Respond Foundation (CRF) is a legally registered and re-accredited Non-Governmental Organization under the laws of the Republic of Liberia since 2018 with programs to improve the lives of less privileged people through health, education, agriculture, peace building & conflict resolution and emergency relief services. Its registration details are – registration number: 052018935 and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN): 500742949.
Additionally, Cry Respond Humanitarian Foundation (CRHF) began operations in Nigeria, in the year 2021 but was finally legally registered, on the 28th day of February 2024.
Our target beneficiaries in Liberia and Nigeria are those who face serious financial crisis, poverty, civil crises, marginalization due to their political backgrounds, ethnicity, religion and unemployment from time to time.
Since its establishment in these two nations, CRF has been very active in the provision of assistance to many less-privileged persons and communities that are always in dire need of relief from donors, individuals or international organizations. In view of the aforesaid, CRF envisaged that with such a prevailing condition, if there is no constructive action to remedy these problems, we must expect these targeted groups to be plunged into disastrous life in the near future.
Today, we are one of the recognized local Not-For-Profit Organizations, serving hundreds of thousands of less-privileged persons in both Nigeria and Liberia with a variety of programs and services. Since our inception, we have proudly served more than 800,000 less-privileged persons and we are determined to do more with the support of our partners.
CRF has a functional established management and operational structure and systems in place. Currently, CRF is engaging full time and qualified personnel in the Board, management and operation. The key positions in place are Board Executive led by a Chairman, head of management led by Executive Director of the organization, head of operation led by program manager and assisted by Project Coordinators, and the finance department headed by Finance Officer with support from project officers in respective departments. Other positions in place are M&E, Extension workers, Data Clerk/Secretary, Driver, Receptionist, Cleaner and security with total man power of 13 personnel with men and women. Provision of voluntary services to the organization by out well-wishers is left opened. The Executive Director oversees project operation and project grants and/or funds, ensure coordination and representation of the organization both internally and externally. Share project reports and vital information with donors and other agencies as may be required, the Program Manager is in-charge of technical planning, follow up and general supervision of all project’s activities, internal coordination for the project staff and project activities, oversee the implementation of all the field activities and write project activity implementation reports. The Accountant manage financial operations of the project including accountability, financial reports and support audit activities for the project, the M&E officer is in charge of monitoring and evaluation of project activities, propose alternative strategies and recommendation(s) towards improvement of the project. Meanwhile the technical officer directs project implementation under specific objectives with project with group beneficiaries and provides technical support to Project Staffs. The Project Staffs support the technical officers in direct implementation of the activities and assist M&E in data collection, data cleaning entry, maintain beneficiaries’ data base (MIS) and etc. as may be required.
Our three -pronged purpose are as follows:
1. Promote dignity and self-esteem.
2. Foster independence and self-determination.
3. Facilitate social interaction and involvement in community life
“To enhance the quality of life for the less-privileged people and communities through the provision of programs that will improve their lives”.
“Envisioned to implement sustainable programs that avail less- privileged people and communities the opportunity to achieve their fullest potentials and participate in and contribute to all aspects of lifesaving services now and for the future generations”.
Our core values include but not limited to:
a. Service beyond self
b. Respect for human rights
c. Maintain our vision
d. Responsibility
e. Cooperation beyond borders
f. Accountability
g. Truthfulness
h. Transparency
i. Integrity
j. Voluntarism
a. Service beyond self: CRF, on the whole, is established to serve the less-fortunate people. While responsibly maintaining itself, we integrate self-development and individual concerns with public concerns, focusing on higher, broader, and more public levels of service.
b. Respect for human rights: CRF does not violate any person’s fundamental human rights, with which each person is endowed, as recognized for example in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. CRF fully recognized that all people are born free and equal in dignity and rights (Article 1), and she is sensitive to the moral values, religion, customs, traditions, and cultures of the communities she serves.
c. Maintain our vision: CRF remains focused by not only seeing the reality of the world as it is, but also envisioning the world as it should be. We also maintain our founding spirit and passion, keeping Organization’s tangible dreams while learning from its victories and challenges.
d. Responsibility: CRF is entrusted with a responsibility to the public, she takes ownership of the task at hand, taking initiatives and proactively pulling together resources of all types in order to find and implement feasible solutions. We demonstrate ownership of itself, accountable for the execution and outcomes of its stated and expected goals, and strive for excellence in its works.
e. Cooperation beyond borders: CRF have a shared responsibility to address the serious challenges confronting humanity in its targeted areas. We strongly belief that significant progress toward world peace and global well-being can be fostered through inter-religious, intercultural, and interracial work, and across artificial barriers of politics, race, and ethnicity that tend to separate people and their institutions. We maintain ethical, cooperative relationships with other NGOs, and always prepared to partner where possible and appropriate for the sake of the greater public good and with organizations and individuals that share common values and objectives.
f. Accountability: CRF remains accountable for its actions and decisions, primarily to the community it serves, and also to its funding agencies, the government, staff and volunteers, members, partner organizations, and the public at large.
g. Truthfulness: CRF is truthful in its dealings with its donors, project beneficiaries, staff, members, partner organizations, government, and the general public. Any information given out are accurate, whether regarding itself and its projects, or regarding any individual, organization or project. We strongly opposed to, and not a willing partner to, corruption, bribery, and other financial improprieties or illegalities.
h. Transparency: CRF is transparent in its dealings with the government, the public, donors, partners, beneficiaries, and other interested parties, except for personal matters and proprietary information.
i. Integrity: CRF maintain its integrity as a Not-For-Profit Organization, that is organized and continue to operate as such, with any surplus generated through its operations to be utilized solely to help the organization fulfill its mission and objectives.
j. Voluntarism: CRF is legally formed by private initiatives, resulting from the voluntary actions of individuals who have chosen to pursue a shared interest of concern to serve humanity. The retaining of voluntary values and principles remains as a primary force in our way of working.
