Honoring Legacy through Skill, Health, and Sustainability.
Becoming the premier engine of industrial, vocational, and holistic excellence in the South East, transforming the region into a global hub for skilled entrepreneurship and community wellness.
Our Mission
Building a Healthy, Skilled, and Disciplined South East: The DACHI Maduako Legacy.
"Our mission is to honor the legacy of Dachi Maduako by providing structured vocational training, financial backing, long-term mentorship, and essential medical outreach to the people of South East Nigeria. We aim to curb unemployment, insecurity, and health disparities through a dual-track approach: leveraging a network of expert master coaches and building a world-class vocational institute."
The Cohort Model
Monthly grants for training under expert Master Coaches in real-world workshops.
The Accelerator Fund
Equity investment and seed capital for the top 10 of our graduates annually.
Core Values (D.A.C.H.I.)
- D – Discipline
- A – Accountability
- C – Community (The Southeast Spirit)
- H – Honor
- I – Integrity
What We Do
Our Flagship Programs
Vocational Training
12-week intensive programs in woodworking, tailoring, tech, and more under expert Master Coaches with monthly stipends.
Learn MoreMedical Outreach
Quarterly free health camps providing checkups, medications, and health education across rural communities in the South East.
Next: June 2026 →Accelerator Fund
Seed capital (₦1M-₦5M) and mentorship for top graduates to launch their own businesses and employ others.
Apply Annually →Community Development
Building stronger communities through education, infrastructure support, and empowerment initiatives that uplift entire villages.
Get InvolvedOur Vision
Our Target Impact
By 2028, we are committed to achieving these measurable goals across Southeast Nigeria.
Foundation Leadership
Board of Directors (Governance)
Michael Ngadi
Board Chairman
Akachi Maduako
Director of Strategy
Chidiebube Nnani
Ethics & Compliance
Margaret Maduako
Board Member
Obinna Nweke
Board Member
Executive Management Team
Chika Maduako
President
Ifedy Inspire
Vice President
Hannah Pere
CFO
Austin Ogee
Dir. Programs & Operations
Andie Jacques
Dir. Partnerships & Dev.
Success Stories
Real impact, real lives changed.
"The training transformed my life. I now run my own furniture workshop employing 3 people in Enugu. The monthly grant kept me alive during training."
Chukwudi Okonkwo
Cohort 1 Graduate, Woodworking
"The medical outreach saved my mother's life. Early detection of hypertension through the free screening. Forever grateful to the foundation."
Ngozi Eze
Beneficiary, Awgu Community
"From apprentice to business owner. The Accelerator Fund gave me ₦1.5M to scale my tailoring shop. Now I train 5 other women. By next year, it will be 5 more."
Adaobi M.
Cohort 2, Tailoring Track
Support The Mission
Invest in the South East's Future
Your support helps us train youth, fund businesses, and provide medical outreach across Southeast Nigeria. Every contribution builds a legacy.
Sponsor a Student
Cover training costs, stipends, and materials for one apprentice for a full 12-week cohort.
Includes training, materials & stipend
Fund a Business
Provide startup capital, tools, and equipment for graduates launching their own enterprises.
100% goes to entrepreneurs
Partner With Us
Collaborate as a corporate sponsor, NGO partner, or institutional supporter.
Tax benefits available
Direct Bank Transfer
DACHI MADUAKO FOUNDATION
Account: 1234567890 | Zenith Bank