Ama Bethel Orphans Care Initiative - Giving Hope to Vulnerable Children

About Us

Ama Bethel Orphans Care Initiative is a faith-based, community-rooted organisation committed to providing education, skills development, spiritual growth, and loving care to orphaned and vulnerable children in Mubi, Adamawa State. We believe every child deserves a chance to thrive, regardless of their circumstances.

"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." — James 1:27

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What Our Name Means

Ama means "Mother" in the founder's tribe.
Bethel means "House of God."

Together, Ama Bethel is a Mother's House of God — a place where every child is received as God's own.

Our Story

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A Vision Born at Age 11

The vision of Ama Bethel began when our founder was just 11 years old, inspired by a deep compassion for orphaned and vulnerable children. Though the dream did not immediately materialise, visits to orphanages and children in need kept the flame alive through the years.

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A Promise Made to God

Years later, after experiencing the pain of three miscarriages, the founder turned to God in prayer and made a solemn promise: if blessed with a child, she would dedicate herself to caring for other children. That very same month, she conceived.

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The Birth of Bethel

At four months of pregnancy, in faith, she named the unborn child Bethel and registered the organisation as Ama Bethel Orphanage Home Foundation. When Bethel was born, he grew up as a friend and brother to the children at the orphanage — a living symbol of the promise God kept.

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From Orphanage to Community Initiative

Over time, the vision expanded beyond housing children. Recognising the broader needs of orphans and vulnerable children, the organisation shifted from a traditional orphanage model to a community-based approach — ensuring children live with loving families while still receiving full support. This led to its renaming as Ama Bethel Orphans Care Initiative.

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Rebecca John Mandafia

Founder & Executive Director

A woman whose faith turned personal pain into purpose. Rebecca's journey from a childhood dream to a living, growing initiative is proof that when God plants a vision, no obstacle can uproot it.

Our Vision for the Future

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Short-Term Goals

Build a school in Mubi for orphans and vulnerable children
Provide quality skills training for self-reliance
Expand our community care network across Mubi

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Long-Term Goals

Establish schools in every local government area in Adamawa State
Give countless children access to free education
Build a replicable model of community-based child care

The vision is currently self-funded, with full faith in God for partners and donors to join in fulfilling this mission. Will you be one of them?

Our Work

Unlike a traditional orphanage, Ama Bethel takes a community-based approach — children remain with loving families while we provide the education, skills, healthcare, and spiritual support they need to flourish.

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Education

Providing quality education, books, uniforms, and learning materials to ensure every child has access to knowledge and opportunity. We recently completed registration with the Ministry of Education, giving our school official recognition.

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Healthcare

Regular medical checkups, nutritious meals, and healthcare support to ensure our children grow healthy and strong. We partner with local clinics to provide preventive care and treatment.

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Safe Shelter

A secure, loving environment where children can feel safe, valued, and cared for while we work toward a permanent facility. We are actively fundraising for land and construction.

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Spiritual Development

Nurturing faith and character through biblical teaching, prayer, and Christ-centred values. We believe spiritual roots give children resilience for life's challenges.

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Life Skills

Equipping children with practical skills and life lessons to prepare them for independent, successful futures — from financial literacy to vocational training for older children.

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Family Reunification

Working to reconnect children with extended family members whenever safe and possible, while maintaining ongoing support and monitoring to ensure their wellbeing.

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Community Outreach

Engaging the wider Mubi community through awareness programmes, feeding outreaches, and partnerships with churches and local leaders to build a protective network for vulnerable children.

Impact & Updates

🌟 Latest Update — March 2026

Happy New Month! ❤️

We know we're a few days late, but the blessing still stands: May this month bring joy, provision, and hope to every child and every home.

As we step into March, we're believing for:

✨ Provision — that every child in our care has enough
✨ Joy — that laughter fills our halls daily
✨ Hope — that futures are being built, one day at a time
✨ Partners — that more hearts are moved to help

What we're trusting God for this month:

→ Completion of our classroom construction
→ Books and supplies for 100+ children
→ Continued support from faithful givers
→ New connections and partnerships

"The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands." — Deuteronomy 28:12

This month, something good is on its way for the children of Ama Bethel. We can feel it.

Will you be part of making March a month of breakthrough for a child?

Happy New Month from all of us at Ama Bethel! Let's make March matter. 💚

📌 February 12, 2026 — ₦165,000 Received for School Registration ▾

We gave God all the glory! We received support to pay for our school registration with the Ministry of Education. This milestone means our children now have official recognition for their education, access to proper certification, and a legitimate foundation for their future.

Stories of Hope

Before coming to Ama Bethel, I had not been in school for two years. Now I love reading and I want to be a doctor so I can help sick children like me.

— Aisha, age 10

Seeing these children smile, learn, and grow in faith every single day reminds me why God placed this burden on my heart. Every life matters.

— Rebecca J. Mandafia, Founder

We supported Ama Bethel because we saw genuine transformation — not just food and shelter, but children discovering their worth and their futures.

— A Partner Donor

Current Urgent Needs

Your support can directly meet these pressing needs for our 100+ children:

School Feeding — ₦50,000/month Medical Supplies Permanent Building Fund School Books & Uniforms Beds & Bedding Generators & Solar Power

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Life at Ama Bethel

A glimpse into the daily lives, activities, and joy of the children of Ama Bethel. Click any image to view it full screen.

Ama Bethel Kids

Children dressed in uniform at a donor appreciation programme

Daily Life

A normal day at the Ama Bethel care home

Children joyfully showing the gifts they have received

Gift Day 🎁

Our children joyfully showing off gifts received from kind donors

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Our kids dancing joyfully — pure joy, pure grace

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Children engaged in a teaching and learning session

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A special moment captured with our children

Generosity in Action

Gifts being presented to the children by generous donors

Children listening attentively during an address

Learning & Listening

Children seated and attentive during a special address

Children with the founder and their teachers

Our Family

Children with founder Rebecca Mandafia and their dedicated teachers

Education & Care

Children together with their caring teachers at Ama Bethel

Get Involved

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Donate

A one-time or monthly gift directly funds food, education, healthcare, and shelter for our children. Even ₦500 makes a difference.

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Partner With Us

Churches, organisations, and businesses can partner with us through sustained sponsorships, in-kind donations, or programme co-funding.

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Pray

Join our prayer community. Lift up our children, staff, and mission in prayer. We firmly believe prayer moves mountains — as God has shown us time and again.

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Spread the Word

Share our story with your network. Awareness is the first step to support. Tell your church, workplace, or social media followers about Ama Bethel.

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💳 Donate via Bank Transfer

Your gift is received with gratitude and used faithfully for the children's welfare.

Account Number: 1225821496

Account Name: Ama Bethel Orphanage Home

Bank: Zenith Bank

After donating, please send us a message via the Contact form so we can acknowledge your gift and send you an update on how it is being used.

🏠 Ama Bethel Orphans Care Initiative

Building Futures, One Child at a Time