H
uman Support Services (HSS) is registered in Nigeria by the Corporate Affairs Commission as a Non-governmental Social Enterprise. Established on the 9th of September 1997, the priorities of the organization have continued to focus on addressing the development needs and Challenges of grassroots communities. In recent time, HSS has become one of the leading civil society organizations contributing to the emergence of individuals and groups with the capacity to engage their leaders, State and Local Government Institutions and programs thus facilitating equitable participation in development.
With over a decade of experience in this sector, HSS has demonstrated expertise working at community levels through three thematic thrust; Health, Governance and Entrepreneurial Development. The organization’s secretariat is under the leadership of an Executive/Project Director with the supervision of an eight-member Board of Trustees. HSS maintains a network of over one hundred and sixty volunteers to complement the activities of the organization. The primary beneficiaries of HSS activities are children, youths and women.
HSS is fully operational in the Headquarters in Lagos State and Zonal Office in Calabar, Cross River State to serve the South South Geo-Political Zone of the Country.
OUR Vision
An Empowered Society with equitable opportunities and skills for sustainable human development
Our mission
Human Support Services exists to promote opportunities to build the Capacity of Community dwellers to advocate for policies and resources that support equitable development.
Our Philosophy
We believe that long lasting impact and changes in ailing social systems are functions of effective participation of beneficiaries in the Change process; particularly in the planning, implementation and evaluation phases of the intervention.
Our Values
⎫ Transparency
⎫ Diligence,
⎫ Accountability
⎫ Commitment
Courage of Conviction