IKEFSF is an incorporated non-profit organisation, made up of five board members:

My name is Nkechi Ngozi Nwaji Ogbonnaya. I was born in South Eastern Nigeria and an Australian citizen. I am a family woman, mothering two lovely handsome young men. I am a civil engineer by profession with speciality in roads and transport engineering management, and the founder and director of IKE Family Support Foundation (IKEFSF). IKEFS Foundation is a non-profit organization which became effective on 10 February 2018. The creation of the Foundation was motivated by a dream and passion to serve the community. 

My story about the Foundation (name, story and motivation behind it)

When I was a child (back in Nigeria), I observed the hardship experienced by young mothers especially those in rural areas. These young mothers depended solely on small scale farming. As I passed by, I could see the struggle and hardship they went through daily on each of their faces and their children would reflect this image. This was the turning point for me. As from this day forth, it became my dream to become an engineer, in order to help reduce the sufferings of my people.

When mothers are in a good position, it reflects on the well-being of their children and family. Now even though I’m living far away from my home country, the burning desire to reach out to those in such a vulnerable situation, especially young mothers in my immediate community is stronger than ever.

Overtime, I have been mentoring young mothers specifically those in the Cultural and Linguistic Diversified (CALD) community, who have experienced family violence. This involves looking for work, helping mothers find a healthy family, selfcare & career balance, finding extra-curricular activities for their children, and aiding them settle into their communities. Through this journey, I have seen the positive impact my mentorship has made in their lives and it has been amazing to see this reflect in their children. It truly gives me an inner joy seeing them happy and motivated. These same women I have mentored, have helped and motivated me to open this foundation. They have told me that I am a ‘hidden treasure’ in the society.