putting smile on the people’s faces
Restoring hope, one heart at a time.
Rhoda Nnaemeka-Unigwe
Founder
The Father's Heartbeat International Foundation was born out of a deep desire to serve humanity. What began as a simple act of kindness—providing meals to a small local community—has grown into a global movement restoring hope to thousands.
We believe that every individual deserves dignity, love, and the opportunity to thrive. Our journey has been paved with challenges, but the smiles on the faces of those we serve fuel our relentless passion.
"Service to humanity is service to God. We are merely vessels of grace."
Our guiding principles define who we are and how we serve our communities.
Changing the world, one life at a time.
At The Father’s Heartbeat, we envision a society where the physical, mental, social and material well-being of all persons will be a normal.
We collaborate with local leaders and partners to create community-led initiatives that foster long-term independence and growth.
We act with deep empathy, understanding the struggles of those we serve.
We maintain transparency and honesty in all our operations and finances.
We strive for the highest standards in our programs and impact delivery.
We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us by our donors.
These individuals are the heartbeat behind our outreach, guiding every step of the foundation.
Founder
Rhoda founded the organization in 2016 while still an undergraduate. Her large heart reaches others even at her own expense, and she calls Abakaliki home with her family.
Board of Trustees
Samuel provides wise counsel as a trustee and serves as Senior Pastor of Scent of Water of Ministry. His leadership keeps the organisation grounded in sound biblical teaching.
Medical Board Member
A medical doctor with an undying passion for service, Dr. Arua commits time across Nigeria, Africa, and the wider world to ensure healthcare is delivered with dignity.
Chief Administrative Officer
A legal practitioner, Nnaemeka brings compliance, governance, and strategic counsel to the foundation as Principal Counsel at Unigwe & Associates.
Welfare Unit Leader
A devoted nursing student, Gold ensures people battling illnesses receive comfort, care, and hope through our welfare outreach.
Director, Media Unit
Quiet, meticulous, and sacrificial, Austin shapes our stories with care so the world encounters the ministry authentically.
Director, Logistics
Emmanuel handles logistical coordination for outreaches, building trust with host communities and managing mobility even from his base in India.
Publicity Subunit
A materials and metallurgical engineering graduate, Emmanuel Isu-Idam keeps the publicity team running like clockwork, always ready to lend an extra hand to the mission.
Chief Field Officer
Israel plans the prayer chains and spiritual exercises that precede every outreach, ensuring our work is rooted in intercession.
Field Support
Assisting with field operations, Elom is preparing to graduate from NYSC and stands ready to keep serving during every outreach.
Key milestones that have defined our path.
Official registration with the CAC and launch of our first soup kitchen initiative in Lagos.
Launched 'Back to School' program, sponsoring 500 children with full scholarships and supplies.
Distributed emergency food parcels and hygiene kits to 2,000 households during the pandemic lockdown.
Partnered with international doctors to provide free surgeries and checkups for 1,500 rural residents.
Your support can turn a heartbeat into a drumroll of hope. Whether you donate or volunteer, you are making a difference.
