

Our Story
Humanity Effect was founded in 2023 by Cameron Mofid, who, during his global travels, visited Makoko, a slum in Nigeria home to 250,000 people living in extreme poverty. While there, he visited Part of Solution Nursery and Primary School, where 351 students attended classes in a floating wooden structure. Despite lacking clean water, healthcare, and basic necessities, the children’s resilience and positivity left a lasting impact on Cameron.
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Moved by their spirit, Cameron launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $5,000 for the school. In just a week, over 200 people donated, raising more than $10,000. This covered backpacks, uniforms, and essential supplies for all 351 students. The campaign gained further momentum when NBA star Kyrie Irving donated $45,000, securing a water tank, water shoes, a school boat, and electricity for the school.
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The success of the fundraiser and the significant improvements it enabled led Cameron to create Humanity Effect. Today, Humanity Effect operates two schools, supporting more than 750 students, and an orphanage that cares for 40 children. Our long-term goal is to end the educational crisis in Makoko. We are supported by dedicated volunteers and hundreds of donors, all united in our mission to improve Makoko.