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Philanthropy , which involves donating money, time or knowledge to charitable causes, has been a popular way for many people and families to improve society, support the disadvantaged and make a positive impact.
6 Apr
In an electrifying evening of laughter and reflection, HEAR WORD! the groundbreaking theatrical masterpiece, once again illuminated the daunting realities confronting Nigerian women and girls.
1 Mar
I had thought over and over how I got close to Dr. Babatunde Aloysius Ahonsi, who turned 60 on February 27, 2024. The young old man from Otuo, Owan East local government area of Edo State is the only person
22 Feb
As the world marks World International Day for Social Justice, yesterday, the Regional Director, Ford Foundation West Africa, Dr ChiChiAniagolu, has said the day serves as a reminder that achieving fairness and equity is the bedrock of every society.
26 Nov
A study conducted by TechnoServe Nigeria and the Ford Foundation has called on African leaders to concentrate on economic empowerment for women to end Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the continent.
9 Aug 2023
Ford Foundation has decried the high rate of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nigeria. The organisation noted this in Calabar, yesterday, during an event packaged by Gender and Development Action (GADA), and funded by Ford Foundation. At the ‘High-Level Stakeholders’ Advocacy Meeting on Reducing Gender- Based Violence in Cross River State’, Programme Officer, Ford Foundation, Olufunke…
14 Jun 2023
The Ford Foundation, MacArthur Foundation and LEAP Africa have initiated a project to equip Nigerian youths with leadership skills. The project also involved educational opportunities tailored to support and strengthen youth leadership and the ecosystem in Nigeria to complement government efforts at empowering the youth The Executive Director, of Leap Africa, Kehinde Ayeni, while speaking…
9 May 2023
The Extended Hands Foundation (EHF), a charity organisation founded by actress and film producer, Stephanie Linus, is creatively engaging the younger generation in vital conversations about Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
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