 Every year on 5 September, the world observes the International Day of Charity, a United Nations observance dedicated to promoting compassion, generosity and action in support of people and communities in need.
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 CITY Boy Movement Nigeria has inaugurated its North-East Grand Empowerment Programme to support youths and vulnerable people with skills, business resources and financial assistance to improve their livelihoods.
 The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has extended its Sustainable Empowerment Programme (NSEP) to rural communities in Abia State, using clean technology to promote grassroots enterprise, job creation and local innovation.
 Every year on August 26, Women’s Equality Day offers more than a moment to celebrate women. It gives us a reason to pause, remember, and ask an important question: How far have we really come and how much further do we still have to go?
 A humanitarian is someone committed to reducing suffering and protecting human life and dignity. Humanitarians include aid workers, healthcare professionals, volunteers and everyday people who support others during crises such as conflicts, natural disasters and health emergencies.
 The wife of the Bauchi State Governor, Aisha Mohammed, has unveiled an empowerment package worth over N80 million to support women across the state.
 Organ donation is the process through which a person voluntarily gives an organ or tissue for transplantation into another person who needs it. A donor may be living or deceased, depending on the organ involved and applicable medical, legal and ethical requirements.
 Every year on 12 August, the world commemorates International Youth Day (IYD) an occasion that highlights issues affecting young people while celebrating their potential as partners in building a better global society. The idea for International Youth Day emerged in 1991, when young people gathered in Vienna, Austria, for the first session of the World Youth Forum of the United Nations System. They proposed the creation of a dedicated day to raise awareness of youth issues and support initiatives that empower young people
On August 1, 2026, the Adewunmi Desalu Parkinson's Foundation (ADPF) hosted MOVE4PD 2026, an awareness campaign dedicated to promoting greater understanding of Parkinson's disease. With the theme "No One Walks Alone: Courage in Every Step," the event brought together advocates, healthcare professionals, caregivers, Parkinson's warriors, volunteers, corporate partners, and supporters in a united call for awareness, empathy, and support.
Nest of Dreams Children’s Foundation to Train 150 Lagos Pupils in Free Vocational Skills Programme5/8/2026  The Nest of Dreams Children’s Foundation will provide free vocational and creative skills training to no fewer than 150 pupils from underserved communities in Lagos State through its SkillNest Technicals Summer Programme 2026, which begins on Monday, August 3.
From July 22–24, 2026, Sterling One Foundation, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning and United Nations Nigeria, hosted the fifth edition of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS 5.0).
 Every year on 30 July, the world observes World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, a global awareness day established by the United Nations in 2013 to highlight the plight of human trafficking victims and promote the protection of their rights
 Every year on 28 July, the world marks World Hepatitis Day to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, a serious but largely preventable disease that continues to claim millions of lives. This year's theme, "Hepatitis: Let's break it down," is a call to remove the barriers preventing people from accessing life-saving prevention, testing and treatment.
 The Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS), a non-governmental organisation, has equipped rural women with digital literacy, artificial intelligence (AI) and agro-processing skills to boost food production, increase incomes and improve market access.
 MTN Nigeria has hosted the Kano edition of its "100 Gathering" initiative, a youth-focused platform designed to connect young Nigerians, foster creativity and support innovative solutions to societal challenges.
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