 Germany-based Nigerian philanthropist, Joy Orude, has launched the JK El Roi Foundation, a new initiative focused on empowering youths and women in Ajegunle, Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State.
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 At the heart of every thriving society is education and at the center of that belief stands the Kindle Hope Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization driven by compassion, purpose, and an unshakable commitment to children from underserved communities.
On Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, Giving Tuesday Nigeria held the first-ever generosity festival in Nigeria. The theme for the Giving Festival 2025, “Where Generosity Takes Center Stage”, truly came alive as the event was the biggest gathering for generosity in Nigeria. Non-profits, corporate partners, organizations, volunteers, community members, and brands all came together in one location to do good for 1,500 beneficiaries.
 Human rights are the basic entitlements every individual possesses simply by being human. They are not granted by governments and cannot be taken away by any authority. These rights apply to all people, regardless of nationality, gender, ethnicity, religion, or social status and cover both fundamental protections, including the right to life, and the essential elements that make life meaningful, such as access to food, education, work, health, and personal liberty.
 In a world where everyone is constantly busy and overwhelmed by daily struggles, some people still find the time to show up for others. They are called volunteers—people who choose to serve, support causes, and give their time, energy, and resources freely, without expecting payment.
 We’ve all had moments where we felt inadequate—not enough, not complete—and we know just how heavy that feeling can be. Now, imagine what it feels like to actually be physically incomplete, to be different from others and not in a “special” way, but in a way that makes people label you as disabled.
 By the end of 2024, about 40.8 million people were living with HIV worldwide, with Africa still carrying the heaviest burden, according to the World Health Organization. In the same year, around 630,000 people died from HIV-related illnesses, while 1.3 million new infections were recorded—figures that show the virus remains a major global health challenge.
 Violence against women and girls remains one of the most persistent human rights violations globally, affecting nearly one in three women. While the issue cuts across borders and generations, it is now intensifying in a newer, fast-evolving space: the digital world.
On Saturday, November 8th, 2025, Parkinson’s Africa and the Adewunmi Desalu Parkinson’s Foundation hosted the 3rd Annual Walking Football Parkinson’s Disease Tournament 2025 (WFPD 2025).
World Day for the Prevention and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence18/11/2025  Child sexual exploitation and abuse remain pervasive global issues, affecting millions of children across all regions and backgrounds. Girls are particularly at risk, facing threats both online and offline, and even more so during conflicts, displacement, and other crises. These violations leave deep, lasting impacts on a child’s physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
 World Diabetes Day (WDD), led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign, observed every 14 November—the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, co-discoverer of insulin.
 The Federal Government, in collaboration with TechnoServe Nigeria and other partners, has launched a new nutrition-focused initiative under the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme. The project, tagged “Snack for Thought,” was unveiled at Magwan Special Primary School in Kano State to improve child nutrition, learning outcomes, and school attendance.
 Kindness is a simple yet powerful force that connects people beyond barriers of race, religion, and culture. It reminds us of our shared humanity and the impact of compassion in everyday life.
 In a bid to restore livelihoods lost to last year’s devastating flood in Maiduguri and its environs, the non-governmental organisation SOS Children’s Village has empowered hundreds of women with climate-smart agricultural skills, aimed at helping them rebuild their lives and achieve economic stability.
 The Federal Government has announced the full-scale expansion of the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU) to all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, targeting over four million women to enhance financial inclusion, livelihood support, and social protection.
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