Who we are
About ICONS
A humanitarian and advocacy organization serving vulnerable communities across Nigeria and the wider Sahel region.
Our organization
A regional voice for communities in crisis
The International Committee on Nigeria and the Sahel (ICONS) draws attention to violent conflict, displacement, and human suffering in Nigeria and the broader Sahel. We connect affected communities with practical support, responsible partnerships, and a stronger international voice.
ICONS expands beyond the former Nigeria-only framework to embrace the wider region, recognizing that insecurity, mass displacement, and humanitarian emergencies spread across national borders.
Our vision
Safety, dignity, and the chance to rebuild
A Nigeria and Sahel region where vulnerable communities live in safety, enjoy freedom of belief and dignity, and have access to the support that helps them rebuild after crisis.
Core commitments
What we stand for
Peace and resilience
Promote peace, tolerance, and community resilience.
Support survivors
Support victims and survivors with practical humanitarian response.
Engage for solutions
Engage institutions, partners, and citizens around lasting solutions.
Strengthen advocacy
Strengthen international advocacy on atrocity risks and humanitarian emergencies.
Get involved
Turn concern into coordinated action
Give, advocate, and raise your voice. Every action builds the pressure that protects the vulnerable across Nigeria and the Sahel.
What makes ICONS different
A distinct place to stand
- A regional focus connecting Nigeria to the wider Sahel.
- A balanced approach combining advocacy, humanitarian response, and recovery.
- A clear moral voice on genocide, mass violence, religious intolerance, and human-rights abuse.
- A strong invitation for donors, volunteers, policymakers, faith communities, and allies to take part.
Leadership
The people behind the work
Directors
Stephen Enada
Director
Kyle Abts
Director
Board of Advisors
Dr. Richard Ikiebe
Advisor
Nina Shea
Advisor
Rev. Johnnie Moore
Advisor
Pastor Joe Durham
Advisor
Nia Anderson
Advisor
Archbishop Benjamin Kwashi
Advisor
Stand with communities across Nigeria and the Sahel
Your support funds relief, advocacy, and peacebuilding where it is needed most.