Founder’s Note
“For us at the Hospital Emergency Response Foundation, this mission is deeply personal.
The idea for HERF was born in the aftermath of a tragic loss, the kind of loss too many Nigerian families are forced to endure due to road crashes and the lack of immediate, informed care. Even when help arrives, it’s often not enough. Not because people don’t care, but because they simply don’t know what to do. That reality became a turning point.
HERF was established to change that — to ensure that more Nigerians have the training and courage to act decisively in the moments that matter most.
We are here because we’ve experienced the pain. And we are committed to building a system where no one must suffer an avoidable pain. Through training, public education, and partnership, we are creating a future where more lives are saved, more families are spared, and more people become part of the solution.
We invite you to join us.”
Udanga Agom Jarigbe
Founder & Director
WHO WE ARE
The Hospital Emergency Response Foundation (HERF) is a Nigerian non-governmental organization established in 2020. We work collaboratively with emergency responders, government agencies, and the public to reduce fatalities resulting from road traffic accidents.
CORE VALUES
Empathy – We care deeply for every human life.
Accountability – We hold ourselves responsible for every action we take.
Integrity – We operate with transparency and honesty.
Value for Human Life – Every life matters, and every second counts.
WHAT WE DO
- First Responder Stabilisation Techniques (FRST) Course for volunteer responders and frontline workers
- Community training and outreach in collaboration with transport unions, youth corps, and schools
- Public enlightenment campaigns on National Traffic Radio (NTR) and other media platforms
- Advocacy for policy reforms and investment in emergency care infrastructure
- Strategic partnerships to strengthen Nigeria’s road safety ecosystem
To ensure road accident victims receive immediate medical attention and to reduce road accident-related deaths nationwide.
Thematic Area
Road Safety Campaigns
HERF drives road safety education through public campaigns, sensitizing road users on preventive measures and quick response techniques during accidents.
Emergency Preparedness Advocacy
We raise awareness about the importance of community preparedness, encouraging policies, funding, and practices that support a responsive emergency care system.
How to be a part of what we do
Volunteer
Join us in delivering care to those who need it most. From medical professionals to concerned citizens — your time and skills can save lives.
Donate
Support HERF's mission with your contribution. Every naira goes towards first aid kits, training, and life-saving services.
Partnerships
Are you a corporate body, hospital, or government agency? Let’s work together to build safer roads and faster emergency response.
The Hospital Emergency Response Foundation (HERF)
in service to humanity
Every Second Counts. Support Our Life-Saving Work
HERF is dedicated to ensuring that road traffic victims receive timely, life-saving medical attention while promoting a culture of road safety across Nigeria.
About Us
The Hospital Emergency Response Foundation (HERF) is a Nigerian non-governmental organization established in 2020. We work collaboratively with emergency responders, government agencies, and the public to reduce fatalities resulting from road traffic accidents.
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