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Saide is an education support organization founded on social justice and open learning principles with the vision of a society where all people value, have access to and succeed in lifelong education and training. Saide's mission is to partner with public and private institutions, governments, civil society, funders and other education stakeholders in Africa and beyond; to Support diverse modes of provision in a constantly changing and technology-driven world including in-person, distance, remote, hybrid, and blended approaches; From early childhood, primary and secondary school, to post-secondary education and training. At Saide, we believe that to be truly transformative and become a foundation for lifelong success, education must be guided by the following principles. Openness: We advocate for open education including sharing knowledge freely, breaking down barriers to educational resources, and encouraging lifelong, self-directed learning. Social justice: We champion fair access to education, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their gender, race, culture or socio-economic background, has equal opportunities to learn and succeed. Diversity and Inclusion: Transformative education embraces diverse voices and perspectives, fosters a learning environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to participate. Learner-centred approaches: We champion learner-centred approaches that tailor education to the needs, interests, and strengths of students, allowing them more agency in their learning journeys. Focus on future skills: Education must equip learners with the skills necessary for today and the future, such as critical thinking, digital literacy, collaboration, creativity, and emotional intelligence. Global and local relevance: Education must evolve and be adaptable to address global challenges while remaining culturally relevant and responsive to local needs.
To reach out to the people in need who are unable to access health services and make them hold on to life.
To render assistance to the youths and less privileged in the society To care for the needy and empower the youths in the society To empower and rehabilitate physically challenged persons for self development To promote self reliance efforts of the less privileged To cater for the general welfare of the members and the less privileged of the society To facilitate access to education for the under privileged, the orphans and those in need To promote the welfare of the underprivileged by providing those things that are considered the basic necessities of life - food, clothing improvement on accommodation and shelter To network with other organizations with similar aims and objectives.
KNE Sustainability Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting global sustainable thinking and action. Our goal is to accelerate the dissemination of sustainability knowledge through modern media and e-learning. We are funded through partnerships, grants, and collaborations with organizations committed to sustainability and regeneration. Our key initiatives include the Global Goals Compass, a tool that provides guidance on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and ReGen.rocks, an interactive social learning platform designed to educate young people on sustainability, connect them in a social network and match them with regenerative projects. Additionally, we connect researchers in the field of sustainable development, create innovative e-learning programs, and support companies and organizations in effectively implementing sustainability and regeneration strategies. Our major project is www.ReGen4futures.org
The Special Foundation is a social impact organisation that focuses on raising young African leaders through education by providing platforms and opportunities to fulfil their dreams. We are a community of young professionals with a vision to improve the quality of leadership in all spheres of governance in Africa by creating access for more children to get an education Founded by Seyi Akinwale in 2018 through his vision to improve the quality of leadership in all spheres of governance in Africa and ensure the creation of a platform where more young people can maximize their potential by gaining access to education. The foundation now has over 600 active partners and volunteers and has empowered over 35,000 less privileged, gifted African Children through education, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
Her Innovation Cameroon (HIC) is a non-governmental, apolitical and non-profit organisation focused on advocating for the rights of women and girls, fostering their interest in STEM, enhancing STEM education for girls and ensuring they have access to all needed resources. It seeks to engage girls and women from all ten regions of Cameroon in participation and inclusion in the governance process through seminars, conferences and projects. HIC fosters inclusive participation in democratic and governance processes. We envision a just and equitable society where women and youth are empowered to lead and shape their communities. Our values of equity, accountability, grassroots empowerment, pan-African solidarity, and transformative leadership, guide every aspect of our work. HIC is headquartered in Buea, South West Region, and is formally registered to operate nationwide. With focal points in three regions and ambitions for expansion, we are deeply embedded in local communities and attuned to the lived realities of marginalized populations. HIC works to enhance social justice and social change through working collaboratively with young women and men, as well as local communities and stakeholders. HIC strives to improve collaboration between beneficiaries and policymakers to address the community's problems.
Premiere Urgence Internationale envisions a world where crisis-affected people have the means to meet their vital needs and shape their own future. We see access to healthcare, food, water, education, protection and safe housing as fundamental human rights and essential to all aspects of community well-being. With 40 years of experience in the humanitarian and development aid sector, Premiere Urgence Internationale is an independent French NGO, operating in 25 countries worldwide. Recognized by our peers and partners as "the last mile NGO", we intervene in crisis settings, particularly in the hardest-to-reach areas, to support populations affected by the effects of natural disasters, war, epidemics or economic collapse. In 2023, we assisted 5 million children, women, and men across four continents, making our NGO a key humanitarian player: -Because our 3,000 field staff understand the complexity of situations and local cultures, -Because we work hand in hand with local, national, and regional authorities and actors, as well as with communities, from the needs assessment stage, -Because our deep, holistic and agile expertise draws on complementary areas of competence - health, food security, nutrition, infrastructure rehabilitation and construction, water access, hygiene and sanitation, economic recovery and access to livelihoods, education and protection - we are able to respond: 1)in emergencies, to treat and manage physical, mental, or material trauma, 2) and beyond the emergency phase, to address the longer-term effects of crises, prevent recurrence risks and restore the ability of vulnerable populations to act on the path to resilience and development.
Our Mission is to provide actors across Africa with the resources, knowledge and skills that create sustainable solutions against criminal impunity, that address injustices, and that remedy the infringement of human rights across the continent.
The Global Integrated Education Volunteers Association, Inc. (GIEVA Organization) is a Youth-Centered Education Empowerment Non-Governmental Organization registered and incorporated. It is committed to empowering the Nigerian youth specifically and young African leaders in general for constructive engagement and sustainable future through education, cultural exchange, advocacy, and volunteerism. It works to build global platforms for young leaders to develop innovative skills through leadership development and entrepreneurial programs. GIEVA Organization fosters and facilitates the preparation and inspiration of new generation of young leaders for constructive engagement through integrative platforms, networks, and partnership. GIEVA Organization believes, a sustainable future with integrated development depends on total education and mobilization of the youth anchored on platforms of entrepreneurship, innovations, and inclusion. GIEVA MISSION is to create an atmosphere of tolerance, foster cooperation and mutual understanding; build platforms for shared values, creativity, and innovation; facilitate inclusive entrepreneurial initiatives, and appreciation of environment through education, and cultural exchange. The Aims and Purposes of the Global Integrated Education Volunteers Association (GIEVA) Include: 1. Establish community learning and information technology center to facilitate formation of volunteer network groups in schools and community organizations. 2. Establish Leadership, Advising & Mentoring Programs (LAMP) to develop and attract Nigeria students/youth with academic, leadership, artistic, musical, creative writing, and sport potentials 3. Build platforms for partnership with educational institutions, testing organizations, government agencies, other, non-governmental organizations with similar objectives, and individuals to share information resources through networking and supports. 4. Build and operate GIEVA Scholarship Funds (GSF) to support creative and innovative young leaders in achieving educational and leadership potentials in the service of humanity; 5. Provide holistic educational advising and learning opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, professional studies, and study abroad programs anywhere in the world. 6. Provide opportunities and be an advocate for physically challenged young leaders through advising and mentoring programs; 7. Promote community health and environmental awareness programs to address health challenges among the youth. 8. Facilitate and promote youth entrepreneurship programs to stimulate innovation and creative businesses for young leaders 9. Support and encourage platforms for people's participation in the protection of environment and sustainable developmental process. The aims are carried out by designing different programs: In ITS last 7 years, GIEVA established and started carrying out the following projects and programs: A. Creative Hands in Organizational Innovations for Constructive Education & Sustainability (CHOICES) CHOICES is an educational youth empowerment program designed to re-shape the lifestyle of students at secondary and tertiary education levels in Nigeria through club meetings, leadership training, skill training, skill acquisition, talent identification. It is a program to: a. Assist in orientating the young African leaders imbibe the values of volunteerism and giving back to the community through group projects, communal appreciation of clean environment through waste management strategies. b. Improve the quality of education at all levels in Africa through group learning, group research, and legislative policy advocacy. c. Create platforms for members to have access to networking resources and interaction with other similar youth groups in other part of the world. The CHOICES program was designed 2010 as an ONGOING platform for establishment of CHOICES Clubs in Secondary Schools, tertiary institutions, and community organizations to: a. Enhance illiteracy reduction of school drop-out prevalent in most member schools; b. Provide information communication technology (ICT) training and encourages active learning among club members and appreciation of the values of technology in learning. c. Become a creative tool for gender equality and the empowerment of the girl-child for self-realization d. Reduce the rate of sexually transmitted diseases among young people through the club's advocacy and public awareness education. e. Offers opportunities for global competitiveness through educational products and competitions f. Assists in identifying young academic, leadership, sports, and artistic talents leading to plans to establishments of advanced placement courses in schools where there are CHOICES Club. g. Inspire the Club alumni to become advocate and tools for inclusion and strengthening for entrepreneurship academic programs at Secondary schools. B. Holistic Education Advising and Learning Services (HEALS) GIEVA -HEALS Project was designed in 2017 as an ONGOING Holistic Educational Advising and Learning Services (HEALS) as a platform for building collaborative/cooperative efforts anchored on partnership. It is also to create mutual values for university communities, students, parents, and other strategic partners with a sense of working together for a culture of inclusion and strategic sustainable development. The HEALS' partnership program is designed with core purposes: 1. To place Nigerian/African Students in highly accredited colleges and universities anywhere in the world. 2. To build platform for partnership with Colleges/Universities, Education-centered Not-for Profit Organizations, and parents to place students with outstanding academic, leadership, artistic, and musical Potentials based on international standard best practices. 1. To facilitate recruitment/placement tours of admission officers from other countries in touch with academically outstanding students in high schools in Nigeria. 2. To establish and facilitate benchmark standards for students' interns, summer camp participants, and volunteer services. 3. To initiate future Young African Leadership movement with global relevance through educational exchange. 4. To initiate the preparation of Nigerian High School graduate students to engage in Advanced Placement Program while waiting for college/university admissions. 5. To strengthen the platform for the placement of first-degree graduate students from Nigeria universities to pursue graduate studies in other part of the world. GIEVA -HEALS Platform annually identifies, advises, mentors, between 10,000 to 15000 students in various academic institutions throughout the world. C. GIEVA -Sustainable Transformative Education Projects ( G-STEP) Its G-STEP recruits and prepares candidates for Advanced Placement Program for students with outstanding academic, leadership, sporting, and other artistic potentials for low income families. The program is designed to enhance the ability of young leaders/students to successfully navigate through a twenty-first century college and career choices. It also enables them to enter the university/4-Year College at advance level competitively and play effective roles in an increasingly integrated world. GIEVA Organization administers, monitors and evaluates the status of SAT, ACT, and TOEFL Testing Integrity throughout Nigeria GIEVA Organization is privileged to work with: 1. Educational Testing Service (ETS)- a US-based Education Nonprofit Organization in the last 15 years as The International Representative for SAT in Nigeria 2. American College Test (ACT) - a US-based Education Nonprofit Organization whose core mission is to advance quality and equity in education by providing fair and valid assessments and research. The products measure knowledge, skills, promote learning, and performance. 3. EDIFACE, a UK Based Online Learning Delivery Platform to enhance and inspire students' effective online learning and to train teachers on how to engage and network productively with online teaching resources and educators world wide.
To enable children aged 0-19 years to be healthy and happy by providing social and psychological support in form of nutrition, life-skills, and therapeutic play and arts.
One Acre Stichting is a Dutch (Netherlands-based) ANBI (charity) organization, that raises and deploys charitable funds for One Acre Fund to equip African smallholder farmers with the supplies and training they need to thrive.
Unplastify's mission is to minimize the use of single-use plastics around the world to combat plastic pollution and regenerate the oceans. Through education, innovation, and collaboration with organizations and communities, we drive systemic change towards a world where plastic is used responsibly and sustainably.