Our mission
To connect people, ideas and communities to drive inclusive and sustainable social change, expanding access, equity and shared progress.
LOCAL CONNECTIONS. SHARED PROGRESS.
We support mental health education for students and teachers in Zaria, connecting schools and communities through RISE for Mental Health.
Rooted in Zaria. Committed to inclusive social change.

2,363 recorded attendances across school outreach from November 2025 to July 2026. Attendance totals are separate from digital campaign engagement and do not represent measured health outcomes.
WHO WE ARE
BridgeSphere Social Change Initiative is a registered Nigerian nonprofit working to bridge social, educational and economic gaps.
We bring communities, institutions and partners together through advocacy, research, learning and practical community engagement. Our work centres on human dignity and fair access to opportunities, particularly for underserved people.
To connect people, ideas and communities to drive inclusive and sustainable social change, expanding access, equity and shared progress.
An interconnected world where every individual and community participates equally in social transformation and sustainable development.
CAC registration number: 8618025
OUR WORK
Our organisational focus brings people’s needs and community participation together.
FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE
Resilience, Inclusion, Support and Education.
Our outreach educates teachers and students about mental health and everyday ways to care for their wellbeing. Teachers also learn to recognise signs of student distress, respond with empathy, and connect students with appropriate support.
View school activities →Invite BridgeSphere to your school for mental health education. Share your school details and preferred date with our team.
Request a School OutreachComplete the request form. Our team will contact you to confirm arrangements.
Email bridgespheresci@gmail.comOur wider organisational priorities guide our work. RISE for Mental Health is our documented active programme.
Awareness, stigma reduction and supportive engagement across communities.
Learning, skills development, research, monitoring, evaluation and shared knowledge.
Child protection, rights advocacy, gender inclusion and participation for underserved groups.
Our wider focus includes civic engagement, livelihoods, climate resilience, humanitarian support and digital inclusion.
FROM OUR COMMUNITIES
School engagements from RISE for Mental Health, with dates and audiences documented by our team.
DIGITAL AWARENESS
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Recognise the Signs. Support Early. Protect Every Child.
For 30 consecutive days, BridgeSphere shared educational posters and captions through WhatsApp Status to help parents, teachers, caregivers and community members understand children's mental health, recognise warning signs and seek appropriate support.
Mental health awareness, warning signs, risk and protective factors, autism, anxiety and depression, trauma, bullying, and the roles of parents and teachers.
Figures reported in BridgeSphere's 2026 campaign report, based on available WhatsApp engagement indicators. Reshares are estimates.
Browse each day’s flyer. Select a flyer to read the full-size image in a new tab. Day 10 includes six additional learning-disorder flyers.
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Day 1What is children’s mental health?Read full-size ↗
Day 2Why children’s mental health mattersRead full-size ↗
Day 3Myths and factsRead full-size ↗
Day 4General warning signs in childrenRead full-size ↗
Day 5Risk factors for mental health problems in childrenRead full-size ↗
Day 6Protective factors: what helps children thriveRead full-size ↗
Day 7When to seek helpRead full-size ↗
Day 8Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)Read full-size ↗
Day 9Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)Read full-size ↗
Day 10Learning disordersRead full-size ↗
Day 10DyslexiaRead full-size ↗
Day 10DysgraphiaRead full-size ↗
Day 10DyscalculiaRead full-size ↗
Day 10Nonverbal learning disorder (NVLD)Read full-size ↗
Day 10Reading comprehension disorderRead full-size ↗
Day 10Written expression disorderRead full-size ↗
Day 11Intellectual disabilityRead full-size ↗
Day 12Speech and language disordersRead full-size ↗
Day 13Tic disordersRead full-size ↗
Day 14Anxiety disordersRead full-size ↗
Day 15Depression in childrenRead full-size ↗
Day 16Separation anxiety disorderRead full-size ↗
Day 17Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)Read full-size ↗
Day 18Conduct disorderRead full-size ↗
Day 19Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)Read full-size ↗
Day 20Eating disordersRead full-size ↗
Day 21Trauma in childrenRead full-size ↗
Day 22Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Read full-size ↗
Day 23The Impact of BullyingRead full-size ↗
Day 24Substance use in adolescentsRead full-size ↗
Day 25Self-harm warning signsRead full-size ↗
Day 26Sleep problems and mental healthRead full-size ↗
Day 27The role of parentsRead full-size ↗
Day 28The role of teachersRead full-size ↗
Day 29How to talk to children about mental healthRead full-size ↗
Day 30Final messageRead full-size ↗
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WORK
Founder & Managing Director
Abdulwahab Sadiq Yusuf is a development practitioner, researcher, entrepreneur, and social impact advocate with experience spanning research, programme management, monitoring and evaluation, organisational development, and strategic consulting.
He holds an MSc in Social Standards and Development Studies and a BSc in Political Science and International Relations from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, alongside professional diplomas in Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, and Business Administration and Corporate Management.
His additional qualifications comprise executive training and professional certifications in environmental and social standards, safeguarding, sustainable procurement, monitoring and evaluation, strategic human resource management, food safety, and business operations. He has also completed specialised MBA-related courses in leadership, business law, and consulting, with professional training through institutions including Ahmadu Bello University, GIMPA, and the World Bank.
His work spans research, development programming, institutional strengthening and evidence-based decision-making across the development and private sectors. He also serves as Chief Executive Officer of Yufique Global Ltd, applying his expertise in entrepreneurship, business development, and strategic management.
As Founder and Managing Director of BridgeSphere, he champions an approach to development connecting research, policy, and practical action. He believes lasting social transformation must be grounded in evidence, community participation, and sustainable solutions addressing the underlying causes of inequality and vulnerability while advancing human dignity and inclusive development.
Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer
Jerry Asua Daniel is a researcher, mental health advocate, and Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of BridgeSphere. His work focuses on children’s mental health, psychosocial wellbeing and community development.
Jerry Asua Daniel is a researcher, mental health advocate, and Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Bridgesphere Social Change Initiative in Zaria, Nigeria. His work focuses on children’s mental health, psychosocial wellbeing, and community development. He holds a B.Sc. in Political Science, a Master of International Affairs and Diplomacy, and an M.Sc. in Sustainable Social Development. He brings experience in social research, monitoring and evaluation, project management, and community engagement. Through Bridgesphere, he supports mental health education for students, teachers, and families.
Head of Media
Theresa Kuyet Bature is a Political Science graduate of Ahmadu Bello University with an interest in digital marketing, social media management, and brand development.
Theresa Kuyet Bature is a Political Science graduate of Ahmadu Bello University with an interest in digital marketing, social media management, and brand development. She has skills in content creation, campaign coordination, audience engagement, and digital strategy. Her work focuses on helping brands build a strong online presence, connect with their target audiences, and achieve sustainable growth. She is passionate about creativity, communication, and using digital platforms to create meaningful connections between brands and their audiences.
Our team works with volunteers, schools and community partners to turn shared goals into practical action.
WORKING TOGETHER
Mental health partner
Excel Mental Health Foundation has approved a partnership with BridgeSphere Social Change Initiative in support of our shared commitment to mental health and wellbeing.
MAKE A CONTRIBUTION
Support outreach, communications, research or programme delivery. Complete our volunteer application form to join the team.
Apply to volunteer ↗ Opens our volunteer application form on SurveyMars in a new tab.We welcome conversations with schools, community groups and organisations working towards shared development goals.
Discuss a partnership ↗Your contribution supports school outreach and mental health educational materials. Contact our team to discuss support for a specific programme need.
View donation details →SUPPORT BRIDGESPHERE
Make a bank transfer directly to our NGO account. For questions or acknowledgement of your donation, contact our team by email.
Contact us about a donation ↗BANK TRANSFER
INVITE BRIDGESPHERE
Tell us about your school and preferred date. Our team will contact you to discuss arrangements. Submitting a request does not confirm a booking.
The request form opens on our existing website. You may also email bridgespheresci@gmail.com.
LET’S CONNECT
For volunteering, school engagement, partnerships or general questions, contact our team.
Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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