Every nonprofit founder Googles this question eventually. Almost nothing they find was written for them. There’s a particular kind of dread that shows up about six months into running a...
The History of First Lady NGOs in Nigeria
- October 11, 2025
- Articles, Inside the Ecosystem, The Ecosystem
In Nigeria’s political history, power has often worn a uniform, but influence, sometimes, has worn a gele. When Maryam Babangida launched the Better Life for Rural Women Programme in 1987,...
Grant but No Alert: The Bureaucracy of Institutional Funding
- August 8, 2025
- Articles, Inside the Ecosystem
Somewhere in West Africa, a young non-profit founder refreshes her email for the third time that day. It’s been months since her organization was announced as a recipient of a...
I Funded It With My Salary: The Story of Ademide Ademola and 4Herfrika
- July 25, 2025
- Founders, Interviews
Imagine building something that lights up thousands of lives but paying the price with your own comfort, your savings, and sometimes, your last meal. That’s the story of Ademide Ademola,...
I Love This Work, But I Need to Eat: The Hidden Costs of Volunteering
- July 17, 2025
- Articles, Interviews
Everyone tells you to volunteer. It builds your CV, expands your network, and shapes your future. But behind the growth stories lies another reality – one that rarely gets airtime....
Festival of Change 2025: Powered by People, Driven by Purpose
- June 21, 2025
- Interviews
On June 12, 2025, over 1,000 attendees gathered for the second edition of the Festival of Change (FOC), a space where education, technology, and purpose converged. As a Data and...
Venture Philanthropy and Social Investing: Driving Change Through Purposeful Giving
- February 19, 2025
- Articles, Inside the Ecosystem
In Africa, giving back isn’t just a kind gesture—it’s a way of life and part of who we are. But how do we ensure our contributions go beyond temporary fixes?...