Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement

Throwback to Our Amazing Closeout Event! How many familiar faces can you spot? 🤔 Tag them in the comments!!! It was an absolute pleasure serving and contributing to a better Nigeria alongside all of you! Let’s keep the fire burning and continue our journey towards positive change! 🔥💪 Lydia Odeh Oiza Nicholson Kemakolam E. Kathleen Vickland Adiya Ode Precious Oliaku Diosa Woods Angela Martins Victor Obuzor Prof Andrew Zamani Domini Madugu Tessy Ochu Chinedu Bassey Eric Umoru Yusuf Mark, TONY #NigeriaSCALE #Throwback #BetterNigeria #KeepTheFireBurning #makingitpossible

🚀 The SCALE Legacy Summit is underway, celebrating 4 years of milestones, success stories, achievements, and lasting impact! 🌟 It has been an incredible journey of transformation and progress. What a privilege to celebrate with partners! Together, we're opening new doors and making the impossible possible! 💡 #NigeriaSCALE #SCALELegacySummit #CelebratingImpact #OpeningNewDoors #MakingItPossible

It is just 10 hours and 20 minutes to go! Join us at the SCALE Legacy Summit - an event packed with exciting stories of impact, invaluable networking opportunities, and a sustainability plan designed to create a lasting impact. This is your chance to be part of something bigger. Date: 25th September 2024   Time: 9 AM Don't miss out! Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/dDmdH__f #NigeriaSCALE #SCALElegacysummit #CelebratingImpact #OpeningNewDoors #MakingItPossible

Are You Ready? The Nigeria SCALE Project is closing out in grand style, and you're invited!  Join us virtually to witness the incredible work we've accomplished over the past 4 years. This summit is packed with networking opportunities and a sustainability plan that will leave a lasting impact. Date: 25th September, 2024. Time: 9am Don't miss out on this chance! To join use the link below: https://lnkd.in/dDmdH__f   #NigeriaSCALE #SCALElegacysummit #CelebratingImpact #Openingnewdoors #Makingitpossible

This week, we hosted an Annual Stakeholders' Learning Forum and Political Economy Analysis (PEA) Report Validation meeting with tuberculosis stakeholders in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. The forum validated findings from the TB PEA report, examined progress on advocacy issues, and identified priorities for the new implementation year. It also highlighted the power of collective impact through innovative practices, fostering peer-to-peer learning and collaboration among clusters. Together, we are advancing the fight against TB! #NigeriaSCALE #EndTB #CollectiveImpact #makingitpossible

Nasarawa State Prioritizes the Development and Wellbeing of Children.   For the second consecutive year, the Nasarawa State government has allocated N40 million in its 2024 budget to implement key aspects of the Child Rights Act. This commitment is a result of the relentless advocacy by the Child Rights Advocates cluster under the SCALE project. These funds will contribute to providing shelter for vulnerable children, building a reformation center and empowering young people through a children's parliament, giving them a say in decisions. For every child in Nasarawa state, the future is full of hope and possibilities.   #NigeriaSCALE #ChildRight #budgetallocation #makingitpossible

Mangu Allocates Funds to Enhance Nutrition and Youth Health Services   Mangu Local Government Area in Plateau State has allocated N9.5 million to enhance nutrition and youth-friendly health services, a major win for the Adolescent Youth Health+Nutrition cluster and the community! With support from the SCALE project, this funding marks a significant step toward improving the well-being and healthcare access for our young residents. Together, we’re building a healthier, more vibrant future for Mangu’s youth!   #NigeriaSCALE #YouthHealth #NutritionForAll #Makingitpossible

Ready to challenge your mind? 🧠 Dive into our crossword puzzle and see if you can crack the clues! 💡 Share your answers in the comment and tag a friend who loves a good brain teaser. #NigeiraSCALE #CrosswordChallenge #PuzzleLovers #Makingitpossible

Empowering Future Leaders: Nigeria University Awards Postgraduate Certificates to SCALE Training Program Graduates!! In a remarkable milestone for capacity development in Nigeria, the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) has awarded postgraduate certificates to 72 professionals who successfully completed the Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement (SCALE) project’s six-month training program on Organizational Development (OD) and Advocacy. Following the satisfactory approval of the program's curriculum by the University Senate, this achievement elevates both the SCALE Marketplace Training Program and its beneficiaries, enhancing their professional standing and positioning them as leaders in the field of organizational development and advocacy, This award ceremony demonstrates the strategic partnership between NSUK and Palladium in institutionalizing the supply of specialized experts to support the development and strengthening of local organizations across the country. By equipping professionals with essential competencies in specialized areas, SCALE is poised to catalyse sustainable and impactful change across Nigeria's civil society landscape. SCALE is a five-year project (2020-2025) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Palladium. The project strengthens the financial, management, and advocacy capacity of CSOs in Nigeria to create a more accountable, transparent, peaceful, and democratic Nigeria with more effective, and efficient public service delivery

Confronting Gender-Based Violence, One Community at a Time. In a landmark case highlighting the power of community advocacy and legal reform, four perpetrators received life imprisonment sentences from the Jigawa State High Court for the violent attack on a 14-year-old girl in the Gwaram community, Jigawa State, Nigeria. This historic decision signifies a major shift towards justice for abused minors. The case was reported by the Gwaram community leader, who had recently benefited from Bylaw Development and Implementation training provided by the Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement (SCALE) project. This training empowered local leaders to establish and enforce bylaws explicitly prohibiting sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) practices within their communities. Under these new provisions, reporting channels were clearly defined, enabling community members to report incidents of abuse safely and efficiently. The community leader's firm commitment to these bylaws was instrumental in initiating the legal process that led to the convictions. His decisive action not only brought justice to the young victim but also set a precedent for future cases. This case serves as an inspiring example for other communities, proving that with the right tools and commitment, meaningful progress can be made in the battle against SGBV. It also sends a powerful message that perpetrators will be held accountable, reinforcing the protection of women and girls. SCALE is a five-year project (2020-2025) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Palladium. The project strengthens the financial, management, and advocacy capacity of CSOs in Nigeria to create a more accountable, transparent, peaceful, and democratic Nigeria with more effective, and efficient public service delivery #NigeriaSCALE #EndGBV #CommunityAction #Makingitpossible