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EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF NGO YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS

This study examines the impact of youth empowerment programs on the socio-economic development of rural communities in Nigeria. NGOs have become increasingly important in promoting socio- economic growth in developing countries like Nigeria, where rural areas face significant challenges such as poverty, unemployment, and limited access to education.

ACT FOUNDATION 5 YEAR IMPACT REPORT

Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation is a grant-making organization established in 2016 that has successfully supported local, national, and regional non-profit organizations working to address challenges and related vulnerabilities across Africa. ACT Foundation has effectively supported sustainable high-impact initiatives that provide innovative solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges in Africa.

REDUCING NIGERIA’S CANCER BURDEN: A POLICY BRIEF

This policy brief looks at the opportunities for multistakeholder collaboration in fighting the burden of cancer in Nigeria and provides recommendations on how the government, private sector, and civil society can close the care gap across the control continuum.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND AFRICAN NON-PROFITS

This report offers insight into the current state of technology adoption within African nonprofit organizations. It also explored the digital investment landscape and investigated the barriers to greater technology adoption.

IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON SOCIAL SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS IN AFRICA

This report assessed the extent and effect of COVID-19 on the services, operations, and people of African social sector organizations and the challenges that threatened service continuity.

LANDSCAPE STUDY OF NGO-LED CANCER INTERVENTIONS IN NIGERIA

This report offers a landscape of mission-driven organizations addressing the cancer crisis in Nigeria. It is a ground-breaking study being the first of its kind to assess NGOs’ role and experiences in the fight against cancer.

CATALYZING CHANGE: ADVANCING GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN LOCAL NGOS

Today’s multidimensional global problems, including the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity, climate emergencies, and the refugee crises, have pushed inequalities to new heights. There is overwhelming evidence that achieving gender equality is integral to all dimensions of sustainable development. It is not only considered a fundamental human right, but is also central to economic, social, and environmental sustainability. This study extensively examined the existing evidence on gender mainstreaming to provide local development actors with best-practice guidance on achieving greater gender equality results in programmes, operations, and organizational culture.