About us
Get to know about Déin Neonatal Foundation
Déin Neonatal Foundation is a charity set up to support families across Nigeria. We are supported by the hard work and generosity of supporters and donors for vital life-saving equipments and treatments for babies, and, intervention and support for the wider family.
We fundraise though events, grants and generous donations with thanks to all involved in touching so many lives.
Déin Neonatal Foundation is a charity for sick and preterm babies. We are committed to supporting preterm and sick babies, and their families, by supporting Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) and allied service providers across hospitals in Nigeria.
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Nigeria, like many sub-saharan African countries, is faced with significant challenges in ensuring the well-being of babies in the neonatal period. We exist to provide essential care in this critical period. We aim to give every preterm or sick baby in the Nigeria the best chance of survival and quality of life.
Over 80% of the country does not have access to basic neonatal healthcare service, a statistic which is sadly evident in the high mortality rate.
Beginnings
Déin Neonatal Foundation was founded in 2022 however, the dream was conceived by Denny Iyalla in 2005, after she had a preterm baby.
It was a devastating, uncertain, challenging and emotional journey, but she was able to get through the experience with the support of and the expert staff at the hospital, a local charity, family and friends.
Nothing can really prepare anyone for having an early or sick baby. When a baby is in a neonatal ward, all the dreams and hopes are replaced by fear and the beeping sounds of monitors and other medical equipment which can be overwhelming and uncertain.
This made her consider what the fate of her 26 weeks old baby would have been if born in Nigeria, her home country, where the healthcare system is rife with challenges such as a lack of infrastructure, drugs, electricity and personnel.
As a result she began to nurse the idea of supporting neonates. Today, that idea is now a reality: Déin Neonatal Foundation.
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Today, we are dedicated to providing families with exceptional support for medical, physical and emotional well-being, and support for health facilities across Nigeria. With time and your support, we hope to extend our outreach beyond the shores of Nigeria.
Core Values
At Déin Neonatal Foundation, we share a set of core values – Empathy, Respect, Accountability, Transparency and Inclusion which underpin all the work we do.
The Déin Neonatal Foundation Principles, Code of Conduct & Ethics and Compliance Manual helps all volunteers and employees act in line with these values and comply with relevant laws and regulations.
Empathy
We are motivated by our ability to perceive and resonate with others’ suffering.
Respect
We are kind and non-judgemental to our stakeholders and beneficiaries, we treat everyone with respect and dignity.
Accountability
We hold ourselves responsible to the highest level of ethical behaviour in all our dealings with stakeholders and beneficiaries. We continuously monitor, communicate and adjust our policies in line with government's regulatory standards.
Transparency
We are honest and maintain integrity in our execution of projects .
Inclusion
We welcome everyone who shares same vision with us, we encourage people to share their ideas, beliefs and resources to ensure we meet our goals.
What We Do
Discover more about our areas of work and explore ways you can make a positive impact on many precious lives, by raising awareness and supporting the cause.
Medical Equipment
Support local hospitals by providing lifesaving medical equipment such as, Incubators, Phototherapy machines, Respirators, CPAP machines, Monitors e.t.c
Medicines
Support families by providing medicines such as Steroids (To help develop the neonates lungs), Antibiotics – (to prevent and fight infection) and Vitamins (to boost immunity).
Medical Supplies
Support with daily consumables such as antiseptic creams, plaster, feeding tubes, methylated spirit, nappies and gloves to help maintain a sterile environment for the neonate.
Family Support
Provide trained counsellors to help families deal with the pressures of being in the neonatal unit, encourage mother/child bonding and deal with PTSD.
Medical Support Staff
Train and provide auxiliary neonatal nurses to assist with 24/7 care
Become a Volunteers
Join your hand with us to give every baby
and
family a chance at a fulfilling life
People are frequently asking some questions and here's our answers
Have general questions about Déin Neonatal Foundation and how to donate or become a volunteer? Get answers to some of the questions most often asked about us.
Learn how to get helpIs Déin Neonatal Foundation registered?
Yes, Déin Neonatal Foundation is a registered Incorporated Trustee, registered in Nigeria with the CAC Number IT - 181817
How can I register as a volunteer?
Simply fill out our volunteer form and submit all required details
How do I donate?
You can donate online
Who is a Premature Baby?
Any baby who is born before 37 weeks gestation is considered to be premature (also known as preterm).
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines prematurity based on when a baby is born.
Micro preemies are the most premature babies of all, born on or before 26 weeks.
Babies born before 28 weeks are considered "extremely preterm."
Babies born between 28 and 32 weeks are considered "very preterm."
Babies are considered "moderate" to "late preterm" if they are born between 32 and 37 weeks.
Meet the team behind
their success story
Denny Iyalla (EMBA)
Founder
Thelma Ibegu
Corporate Communications Coordinator
Nkechi Kalu
Operations Coordinator
Dr. Blessing Nwabueze
Medical Service Coordinator
