55 years of HIFA – Help for all

This year HIFA celebrates its 55th anniversary. This is a milestone and a good moment to look back. HIFA was not founded at a desk, but in the midst of one of the greatest humanitarian catastrophes of the 20th century. During the civil war in Nigeria, a story began in 1969 that still gives people […]

Easter greetings with reflections on Lent by Monsignor Hypolite Adigwe, Anambra State, Nigeria

Dear friends and acquaintances of Hypolite Adigwe, Last week, Hypolite sent us his thoughts on Lent and Easter – and also translated them himself. I send you these thoughts along with my best wishes for a blessed Easter season! BE HOLY, AS YOUR FATHER IS HOLY. Be holy, as your Father is holy.Were these words […]

Dipl. Eng. Festus Imarhiagbe: Visionary president with four decades of expertise leads HIFA into a new era

A Lifework for Sustainable Development and Christian Values The Humanitarian Community Austria (HIFA) is opening a new chapter under the presidency of Dipl. Ing. Festus Imarhiagbe. The experienced agricultural economist and Christian values educator brings over 40 years of professional experience in adult education and international cooperation. From the University of Natural Resources and Life […]

We have a new president!

At the 2025 General Assembly, the re-election of the board was on the agenda.Dipl.-Ing. Uwe Kraus, who had been president since 2009, did not run for re-election and retired into “HIFA retirement”. The members present unanimously elected Dipl.-Ing. Festus Imarhiagbe as the new president. We are very grateful that Festus accepted the election. After the […]

Farewell of Dipl.-Ing. Uwe Kraus from the HIFA Board

Farewell to Dipl.-Ing. Uwe Kraus from the HIFA Board. Celebrating his 16+ years of leadership, educational projects in Nigeria, international collaboration, and lasting impact in nonprofit development.

From Microloan to Catering Empire – How Your Donation Changed a Woman’s Life in Nigeria

Discover how a small microloan transformed the life of Egbe Immaculata Ezeogu in Nigeria. From struggling to survive to running multiple businesses – this is impact in action.

HIFA Splashes on Scholarship in Anambra State

In a heartwarming display of philanthropy, HIFA (Help For All) Austria,
a Non-Governmental Organization, has paid the tuition fees of 81
indigent students in Anambra State.

New woodworking machine

We are taking the next step in the expansion of our Skill Acquisition Centre in Calabar, Nigeria. Thanks to generous donations, a new woodworking machine will be delivered.

HIFA wishes you a Merry Christmas

The picture “Mary and the Child Jesus” was painted by Rev. Fr. Raymond Idiong and provided to HIFA . A big thank you for this generous gesture! We are passionate about helping children in Africa and look forward to any support. Together we give hope and a better future.

A REPORT ON THE WAKISO VOCATIONAL CENTRE ENTEBBE (WVCE)

The “Front Desk” workshop was educational. Despite the lack of resources such as library and computer lab, I was able to develop important skills. Recommendations: more PCs, better lecture hall equipment, and establishment of a library. Overall profitable for my future. – Sophia Abdulwahab Muzamil Shill.

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