Speak Out Africa Initiative

🎉Speak Out Africa Initiative Successfully Concludes Two-Day Capacity Building Session For The Councillors And OGP Steering Committee In Gwagwalada Area Council! 🎉 We're excited to share the success of our recent Two-Day Capacity Building Session for Councillors and the OGP Steering Committee of Gwagwalada Area Council, hosted at Golden Dabis Hotel, Keffi, Nasarawa State on the 4th and 5th of September 2024. This initiative, part of the #LOGINaija project, aimed to empower local leaders with critical skills in promoting open governance, transparency, and citizen engagement at the grassroots level. By fostering accountability in governance, we are making strides toward building a more inclusive and participatory society. Huge thanks to our participants, facilitators, and partners for their dedication and contributions! Together, we are paving the way for positive change. 💼🌍 Funded by MacArthur Foundation and Supported by CLP_Nigeria #SOAI #LOGINaija #OpenGovernance #CapacityBuilding #LeadershipDevelopment #Transparency #CommunityImpact

Speak Out Africa Initiative is honored to participate in Nigeria's National Preparatory meeting for the first Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, scheduled to take place in Bogotá, Colombia, this November. This critical event, hosted by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, is a significant step in our collective efforts to protect our children from violence and create a safer future for them. We're proud to stand alongside the Ministry of Women Affairs and @UNICEF Nigeria in this endeavor. Together, we can ensure that every child is safe, protected, and given the opportunity to thrive. #EndViolence #ForEveryChild #SpeakOutAfricaInitiative

We are thrilled to announce a successful advocacy visit to the Nigerian Education Research and Development Council (NERDC) as part of our ongoing Skool n Skill 4 Naija project. 🎓 During our meeting with NERDC, we had the honor of discussing potential collaborations to enhance educational resources nationwide. We're excited about the positive reception and the commitment to work together towards a shared goal: shaping a brighter, safer future for Nigerian youth. ✨ This partnership is a significant step forward in our mission to empower young Nigerians, and we're grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with NERDC. Stay tuned as we continue to break new ground in education reform! #EducationReform #DigitalSkills #YouthEmpowerment #DrugAbusePrevention #Nigeria #SpeakOutAfrica #NERDC #SkoolNSkill4Naija CISS - Cooperazione Internazionale Sud Sud

🌍 Exciting News! 🌍 Today, Speak Out Africa Initiative (SOAI) attended the CSO Electoral Reform Summit in Abuja, hosted by Inclusive Friends Association and supported by the National Endowment for Democracy. We’re proud to join forces with other CSOs to drive inclusive electoral reforms in Nigeria. Together, we’re making a difference! 💪✨ #ElectoralReform #InclusivePolitics #SOAI #CivilSociety #Nigeria

Strengthening Healthcare for Women in Ebonyi! 🏥 We're conducting in-person training sessions for community health workers and volunteers in Ebonyi State. These trainings focus on improving the quality and safety of care for girls and women affected by FGMC and FEM. We're also setting up support centers and helplines to provide much-needed assistance. #HealthcareForAll #EndFGMC #SupportOurWomen #CommunityHealth

🛍️ Empowering Women in Enugu Markets! 🛍️ In collaboration with market women associations in Enugu, we're rolling out market-based programs to educate women about FGMC and FEM. Knowledge is power, and we're equipping women with the tools to advocate for gender equality and change in their communities. #WomenEmpowerment #MarketWomen #EndFGMC #GenderEquality

👥 Standing Together Against FGMC and FEM in FCT! 👥 We're proud to establish community watch groups and support networks in FCT communities. These groups are dedicated to monitoring and reporting cases of FGMC and FEM, ensuring that our girls and women are protected and supported. Together, we can make a difference. #CommunitySupport #EndFGMC #ProtectOurGirls #WomenEmpowerment

📚 Educating the Next Generation in Ebonyi State! 📚 Our team is on the ground in Ebonyi, conducting educational workshops and outreach programs in schools. We're spreading awareness about the dangers of FGMC and FEM, empowering students to become advocates for change. Every child deserves a safe and healthy future. #EducationForAll #YouthEmpowerment #EndFGMC #EndChildMarriage #GenderEquality

🌍 Empowering Change in Enugu and FCT! 🌍 We recently held powerful dialogue sessions with local leaders, gatekeepers, traditional rulers, and religious leaders in Enugu and FCT. Together, we're advocating for the end of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGMC) and Forced Early/Child Marriage (FEM). It's time to break the cycle and protect our girls and women. #EndFGMC #EndChildMarriage #WomenEmpowerment #CommunityEngagement

Happy International Youth Day! 🌍 Today, we celebrate the unstoppable force of youth in shaping a better tomorrow. Your voices, actions, and dreams are the driving force behind change. Together, let’s continue to ignite #YouthPower and drive impactful #YouthAction for a brighter future. #IYD2024 #SpeakOutAfricaInitiative