Our Role

Woods International is a leading advocate for the role that communities of faith play in health and sustainable development.  We actively engage in capacity building for faith based organizations and help partner resources from international health financing institutions with religious communities to achieve impact. 

Nigerian Religious Leaders Sign Peace Decalaration Ahead of 2019 Elections - Tom Woods Receives on Behalf of International Community

Abuja, Nigeria September 18, 2018

 Faith based radio reaches millions of listeners in southeast Nigeria.  Tom Woods visits Bishop Sunday Onuoha.  March 2016

NIFAA Co-Chairs Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor and the Sultan of Sokoto together with Executive Director Bishop Sunday Onuoha.

The Promise of Interfaith Action

Brookings report points to conflict prevention benefits of Woods International's health related interfaith efforts in Nigeria.  See part of the policy conclusion here.

Bishop Sunday's Commentary in the UN Special Envoy's Newsletter - October 2014 - Faith Community's Role in Improving Health

Interfaith Health Development in Nigeria - Woods International supports the Nigerian Interfaith Action Association as it expands healthcare.  See NIFAA Executive Director's Commentary