Violence against young people, especially women and girls is a grave violation of human rights. Its impact ranges from immediate to long-term physical and mental consequences for young people, including death. It negatively affects their general well-being and prevents them from fully participating in society. Violence not only has negative consequ…

It is always important to remember that girls are still faced with many challenges related to gender. They are often subjected to rigid outdated practices, such as child marriage. Girls who marry before age 18 are often denied access to education and are vulnerable to violence from their husbands. According to a UNESCO report in 2013, 31 million gi…

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In growing children, limb deformities of the legs, including bow legs and knock knees, are among the most frequent causes for a visit to the paediatric orthopedist. In many cases, the deformity corrects naturally. However, in those cases where the condition persists or the abnormality becomes more pronounced, medical attention is required. In Niger…

One in every five of the world’s out-of-school children is in Nigeria. Even though primary education is officially free and compulsory, about 10.5 million of the country’s children aged 5-14 years are still not in school. Only 61 percent of 6-11 year-olds regularly attend primary school and only 35.6 percent of children aged 36-59 months receive ea…

As a developing nation that is striving hard to locate a better position to place herself on the global map of committee of nations, it is important that Nigeria at every point review its educational system. It does not matter how it is done, What matters is there must be a total revamping of our educational system so as to hone the skills inherent…

With 65 million Nigerians illiterate, it is time for government, schools and individuals to take action. In 2015, the results of a UNESCO survey was released which showed that despite improvements to the country’s education system, yet 65 million Nigerians remain illiterate. This statistic is alarming for a number of reasons. As a matter of fact, I…

There was an era where the trust in the social space was strong and not to be doubt of, there is an era where all donation raised by a nonprofit or nongovernmental organization are being used for its primary purpose. There comes era where trust in the social space is feeble and something to doubt about, there comes an era where all donation raised …

Knowledge Aid Initiative believes teaching girls and women vocation skills is very important. As by having vocational and life skills, women and girls gain the self-confidence and skills needed to become agents of social change in their own lives and the communities where they live. Mr Jimoh spoke with The Founder & Executive Director of the organi…

On the previous episode of NGOpodcast show which was episode 22, the host, Jimoh Oluwatobi Segun started a conversation with Toyin Adesola, the founder and the executive director of Sickle Cell Advocacy and Mgt. Initiative, A non-governmental organization which is based in Lagos state Nigeria. The organization focuses on advocating for sickle cell …

The Episode 22 of NGOpodcast features Toyin Adesola, the Founder of Sickle Cell Advocacy & Mgt Initiative, A Nigerian – based Nongovernmental organization that focuses on advocating and provide support for sickle cell patients to live optimal and productive lives. The vision of the organization is to have a nation where Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD) i…

The episode 20th featured Abigail Ekiotenne,founder & CEO of Girls Impact Network, a non governmental that focuses on empowering girls child and reducing the rate of girls child abuse in Africa. The recent increases in the different forms of child abuse, exploitation and suffering in Africa is extremely distressing. Under the disguise of tradition …

The rate of girls child abuse in Africa is undoubtedly at an alarming rate. According to a report by trade union Solidarity Helping Hand, it is said that One child is raped in South Africa every three minutes, and one in four men admits to raping someone, with 40% of boys believe forcing someone to have sex is not an act of violence. And, According…

The last episode of NGOpodcast which was episode 18 features Tristaca McCray the President and Chief Executive Officer of NERDS RULE INC., A San Diego – based Nongovernmental organization that gives communities, youth, teens and young adults in the United States and around the world a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and become effective lea…

The Episode 18 of NGOpodcast features Tristaca McCray the President and Chief Executive Officer of NERDS RULE INC., A San Diego – based Nongovernmental organization that gives communities, youth, teens and young adults in the United States and around the world a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and become effective leaders. In 2011, Tristaca…

Our last episode featured Judith Obi, the Founder, and Executive Director of Africa Education Aid For Development Network, a non-for-profit organization which is based in Lagos, Nigeria, West Africa. The organization which was founded in the year 2014, was founded primarily to help provide quality education for underprivileged and displaced childre…

The general picture for education in Africa is one of ongoing progress and constant challenges. While no African country has achieved universal primary education, the number of children enrolled in primary school more than doubled between 1990 and 2012, according to “The State of Education in Africa Report 2015,” which was published by the Africa-A…

Episode 15 features Femi Royal Aliu, the co-founder of Royal Foundation International, a nongovernmental organization which was established in October 2013, is a youth-led organization with the commitment to grow the economy while reducing the scourge of unemployment and poverty in the western part of the African continent by promoting individual e…

Our last episode features Mr. Mugisho Ndabuli, the Co-founder and Executive Director of COFAPRI, Congolese Females Action For Promoting Their Rights and Development. On this episode, My guest Mr Mugisho will be talking about how his organization COFPARI was able to worked for the past 8years being a non-for-profit organization till the extent that …

COFAPRI works to give a voice to the women and the girls of the Democratic Republic of Congo DRC. COFAPRI was set up in 2009 by husband and wife team, Mugisho Theophile and Bahati Valérie, to empower women and girls, educate them about their rights, and to empower them through encouraging income-generating activities such as the rearing of livestoc…

My guest Oni Oluwafunmilayo from Iranwo initiative an NGO which focuses on reducing the rate of girl child out of School in Nigeria by sending them to school and teaching them entrepreneurship skills, talk more on how her organization has been contributing there own quota to the betterment of the country. Listen to my interview session with her.…

On this episode, I had an interview session with the Founder of the foundation, Olorunmola Victoria, a graduate from the department Mass communication from Bowen University,Nigeria. While on conversation with Olorunmola, she shared some fact about sickle cell which got me thinking. Among the recommendations, she gave for the prevention is that carr…

On the 19th of March,2017.. I had an exclusive interview session with Anifowoshe titilope the executive director of Eagles Foundation for humanity an NGO which is a conglomeration of youth from different part of Nigeria with core aim of services to God and humanity through general humanitarian services. Titilope who is a lawyer by profession shared…

I had exclusive interview with Miss Salimatou Fatty, the Chief Executive Officer of Salimatou Foundation for Education, an NGO which focuses on ensuring quality education in the Gambia and Africa at large. From my chat with her, I can say that Salimatou is indeed an agent of change. You need to hear speak! Now sit back, relax and enjoy my interview…

Vincent Adeoba is the executive director of Sera School Initiative a non-governmental organization that is working ceaselessly to assure the quality education to every Nigerian child most especially the less privileged and the children in the rural community. While on a conversation with Vincent Adeoba and His Project manager, I felt his passion fo…

January Mvula, the executive director of Sustainable Rural Community Development Organization, an NGO which focuses on the sustainability of rural community in Malawi. On the latest episode of #NGOpodcast, Sir January Mvula shared his passion for people living in the rural communities of in Malawi and Africa at large, you need to hear the 42 years …

Bwire Moses, who is the Executive Director and Team Leader of PEER TO PEER UGANDA, A Ugandan based non-governmental organization that is working towards the reduction of HIV/AIDs infected individuals in the ‘rural communities’ of Uganda, ranging from ages 12-30years. While on conversation with Bwire Moses, I felt his passion for the individuals in …

Prince is a Social Development Practitioner who is passionate about Quality Education, Youth Development and Environmental Sustainability. He founded Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative- AREAi, a non-profit volunteer-driven education focused organization with a vision of providing quality education for children in geographically marginalized …

This latest episode features Miss Lola Nkem Odeniyi,The founder & team lead of Hearts Connect Initiative – HCI, A nongovernmental organization which focuses on resolving Gender Based Violence and raising peace keepers. Earlier this month, I had an interview session with Miss Lola where she shared with me; her passion for resolving gender based viol…

Dexter King Godwins who is my guest on this latest episode of #‎NGOpodcast is a graduate of one of the prominent university in Nigeria,West Africa, talking about the University of Abuja, Nigeria, he also holds a professional development certificate from Santa Clara University California, United States of America. He is also the Chief Consultant at …

I’m glad to inform you that EPISODE 2 which was published earlier today also featured another big fish in the industry of NGOs, an outstanding personnel indeed. He is a young and dynamic socio-preneur, the founder of an outstanding NGO in the city of Lagos, Nigeria, West Africa namely DREAMS FROM THE SLUM INITIATIVE which focuses on bringing the dr…

I Jimoh Oluwatobi Segun, (JOS) Officially launch the podcast show with the first episode which featured Miss Tony Joy,the team lead/founder of WE ARE MAD initiative. I’m very sure you must have come across the WE ARE MAD members, these guys are amazing they are doing something exceptional, you need to hear what Miss Tony Joy has to say about the or…