Nasarawa state was created in 1996 out of neighbouring Plateau state. Located in the North-Central region of Nigeria, it is bordered on the West by the Federal Capital Territory, the North by Kaduna, the South by Benue and Kogi, and on the East by Plateau and Taraba states.  Nasarawa’s main economic activity is agriculture; cash crops such as yam, cassava andegusi (melon). Production of minerals such as salt is also another major economic activity in the state; Nasarawa produces a large proportion of the salt consumed in the country.

Nasarawa has a diverse range of ethnic groups indigenous to the state. According to the 2006 census a little less than 2 million people reside in the state. The state has 13 local governments and the capital is located in Lafia. The state is home to five tertiary institutions: Nasarawa State University, Federal and State Polytechnics, the Federal College of Agriculture and the Federal College of Education.

Nasarawa state has been called a hot spot due to the rapid spread of the HIV epidemic. According to the national sentinel surveys, the state prevalence rate rose from 6.7% in 2005 to 10.0% in 2008.

Our Projects in Nasarawa:

Window of Hope

Plus OVC Campaign

Dooshima Education Fund