The Glow Foundation for Children Empowerment and Development is a non-profit organization dedicated to spreading love to children globally and has positively impacted over 8000 children in different communities across Nigeria including slums in Makoko, Nalende, Ajegunle, Dustbin Village and Odeda.They are dedicated to uplifting every child's welfare, particularly those in slums, streets, marginalized communities, and dilapidated areas. They believe in unlocking the inner light of these children, nurturing it with quality education and love. By doing so, the children can live a fulfilling purpose and truly enjoy the essence of life, inspiring others to shine brightly while at it.
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Lead British International School: Federal Government Sets Up Panel To Probe The Case Of Bullying2/5/2024 The Minister of State for Education, Yusuf Sununu, has disclosed that the Ministry of Education has set up a seven-man committee to probe the bullying incident in Lead British International School, Abuja. As seen in viral videos over the internet, a female student was seen bullying her female colleague, while she repeatedly slapped the victim.
Headstone Church is a community-focused church in Ilupeju, Lagos, dedicated to maximizing the lives of individuals and families, raising change leaders, and releasing them to impact the world in return, one community at a time. Through various outreach programs and initiatives, Headstone Church seeks to make a positive and lasting impact on the community.
Domestic abuse, also called "domestic violence" or "intimate partner violence", can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.
Abuse could be physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, injure, or wound someone. As the global community marks World Malaria Day today, Nigeria is still a long way from eliminating the disease. In essence, too many people are still dying annually from the disease despite the broad preventive and treatment measures available. The federal, state, and local governments should therefore intensify efforts to eliminate the deadly disease.
Tunde Onakoya was born on the 6th of October 1994 in Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria. Growing up in the slums of Lagos, he was unable to go to school and his mother worked for a school as a cleaner in exchange for his school fees.
The Irede Foundation was established in Nigeria to inspire action so child amputees, their families and caregivers can live fulfilling lives through provision of prosthetic limbs, awareness campaigns and support groups. The foundation had their Out On The Limb (OOAL) walk in over 40 locations across Nigeria including Lagos State. The goal of the 2 kilometer walk was to raise awareness about the challenges that Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) face in society.
In a recent disclosure by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), a total of 1,680 children have been reported abducted in Nigeria over the span of a decade, with 180 tragic fatalities recorded. This revelation follows the harrowing abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls in 2014, a solemn anniversary that the nation recently observed.
A non-governmental organization, Pad a Queen Initiative, has organized a menstrual health education programme for schoolgirls in Moro local government area of Kwara State. The programme was organized in commemoration of the 2024 World Health Day, which is usually celebrated every April 7.
The Banky Wellington Organization(BWO) held a remarkable Easter clothing, medical and food drive on the 30th of March, 2024 at The Dome, Lekki, Lagos State. The outreach was inspired by the birthday celebration of the founder Banky Wellington, which happened to fall during the 2024 Easter celebration.
Hacey Health Initiative Raises Alarm Over Limited Awareness About Reproductive Health In Nigeria8/4/2024 A Non-Governmental Organization, Hacey Health Initiative, has raised the alarm over the inadequate awareness about sexual and reproductive health. Hacey equally lamented that over 27,000 maternal deaths occurred yearly among adolescent’s girls in Nigeria.
The Kogi NGOs Network, KONGONET, has lamented on the growing insecurity in Kogi State.The association made its position known during its first quarter 2024 press briefing. Chairperson of KONGONET, Idris Ozovehe Muraina, observed with dismay a sharp rise in crimes and criminalities across the state.
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability impacting communication and interaction with the world. With no actual cause , it is often attributed to genetic factors. In Nigeria, over 100,000 cases are recorded annually, with symptoms ranging from social communication challenges to sensory sensitivities and anxiety.
On March 7, 2024, the schoolchildren from LEA Primary School and Government Secondary School, Kuriga, were abducted by the hoodlums who took them into the forest.The abductors demanded N1bn for their release while giving a deadline of March 27, 2024, for the payment of the ransom.
Nigeria has a thriving civil society with a diverse range of NGOs working on various critical issues. Here's a breakdown of some common types of NGOs found in Nigeria:
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