Neighbourhood Environment Watch (NEW) Foundation is an independent non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation. It is a non-membership organisation formed in response to dire environmental and social issues (Climate change, Deforestation, Natural resources governance, Agriculture and livelihood, Water and Sanitation, etc) confronting the global community. NEWF became registered in July 2009 under part C of the Nigerian Company and Allied Matters Act of 1990 as amended (IT/33938). NEW Foundation has the United Nations ECOSOC consultative status.
Our mission is to mobilize action and empower communities as champions of sustainable environment and social justice. Also, to strengthen response to the protection of human rights and gender equity. We are committed to environmental and social justice and believe in harmonious relationship between humanity and the environment.