Established in 2005, PACT Nigeria is part of PACT–a networked global organization that builds the capacity of local leaders and organizations to meet pressing social needs in dozens of countries around the world. Pact Nigeria has a holistic program approach that builds upon lessons learned from past democracy and governance programs implemented in Nigeria, as well as the momentum from recent anti-corruption efforts in the country. ... [according to site editor's information]
LEAD-Nigeria, within LEAD-Anglophone West Africa, is a Member Program of LEAD International, a global NGO with a network of over 2,000 leaders and professionals in over 80 countries, who are inspired and committed to achieving leadership and good governance for a sustainable world. The LEAD Africa Fellowship Programme is a capacity development programme jointly initiated by LEAD International, LEAD Africa, and in partnership with the Shell Foundation. The program commits to contribute to enhancing the capacities of emerging, high-growth potential leaders, for the achievement of sustainable development in Africa. ... [according to site editor's information; editors ilissAfrica]
WAIFEM was established the central banks of The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. Located in Lagos its principal objective is to build capacity for macroeconomic and financial management in the countries of its member central banks. [according to site editor's information; editors ilissAfrica]
The CDD is a civil society organisation (NGO) funded by the European Union with offices in Abjua, Lagos and London. "Our goal is to serve as the ultimate catalyst in the transformation of the West African sub-continent into an integrated, economically vibrant and democratically governed community that assures holistic security to the population and is capable of permanent peaceful conflict management." ... [according to site editor's information; editors ilissAfrica]
The mission of WACOL is to committed to help women and young people whose rights are threatend and / or have been denied and who are subjected to phyisical,mental, and/or sexual abuse. The aim of WACOL is to increase legal protection and fight for better choices for abused women and children, facilitate flow of information and experiences between organisation, and develop appropriate Information, Education and Communication materials that will be used in advocacy for human rights of women and young people. ... [according to site editor's information]
Formerly known as the Niger Delta Project for Environment, Human Rights, and Development (NDPEHRD), the Center for Environment, Human Rights and Development (CEHRD) is a rural-based NGO founded by conservationists, environmentalists, activists, and health workers in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. CEHRD was formed to respond to the environmental, human rights, rural health, and underdevelopment problems plaguing the Niger Delta.
The goal is to serve as a bridge between the rural communities of Nigeria and their rights by empowering them through education andassistance. CEHRD has four programme areas:
* Rural health and population
* Conservation
* Human rights
* Community development ... [according to site editor's information; editors ilissAfrica]
ANEEJ is a non-profit, non-political NGO based in Benin City, Nigeria. It has been working in Edo State and the Niger Delta region and has managed activities across the six geo-political zones of Nigeria. Working with local communities, civil society organisations, the private sector and state and national governments its focus is sustainable development, the alleviation of poverty and economic empowerment.
It has covered issues as Debts and Structural Adjustments, monitoring International Financial Institutions (World Bank, International Monetary Fund, African Development Bank), Public Expenditure Management, Revenue Transparency, Budget Monitoring & Tracking and Environmental Issues including Water & Sanitation. ... [according to site editor's information; editors ilissAfrica]
CIRDDOC Nigeria is an independent NGO established for the protection and promotion of human rights and women's human rights and the strengthening of civil society. Its strategies include Awareness Raising and Capacity Building, Advocacy (Social and Legislative), Research Documentation & Publication, Legal Aid, Resources and Library Service, Monitoring and Evaluation. ... [according to site editor's information; editors ilissAfrica]
SERI is is a non-governmental human rights and humanitarian organization, which provides relief and humanitarian material assistance to victims of internal displacements arising from forced evictions and other natural and man-made disasters.SERI’s goal is to contribute towards global poverty eradication and entrenchment of good governance through improved access to economic, social and cultural Rights. ... [according to site editor's information; editors ilissAfrica]
CCDI is engaged in environmental protection and sustainable human development. Objectives of the NGO are
* To develop educational initiatives to promote knowledge and understanding of environmental issues
* To promote natural resources management through innovative, small scale and environmentally friendly projects.
* To collaborate and form partnerships with communities, other NGOs and the public and private sectors for an exchange of ideas, experience, skills and expertise. ... [according to site editor's information; editors ilissAfrica]