About Us

Humanity Effect was founded by Cameron Mofid in 2023 after being inspired by the children he met in Makoko, a floating fishing community in Lagos, Nigeria, during his journey to every country in the world. Within three years, the organization built two schools, an orphanage, and a medical center in Makoko. Together, these programs provided education, housing, healthcare, and daily support to more than 1,000 children.

 

In 2026, much of Makoko was destroyed during a large-scale "urban redevelopment campaign," resulting in the demolition of Humanity Effect’s facilities and the displacement of many of the children and families the organization served.

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Following these events, Humanity Effect entered a new chapter. Today, the organization fully sponsors an orphanage in Lagos in partnership with Little Saints, a respected Nigerian nonprofit with over 30 years of experience caring for vulnerable children. Through this collaboration, Humanity Effect continues to support at-risk children with safe housing, quality education, compassionate care, and life-skills development

 

While the programs have evolved, the mission remains unchanged: to ensure every child has a safe place to learn, grow, and dream, regardless of the circumstances they face.​