#ForFounders is a Kryvent series connecting nonprofit founders to the people and knowledge they need to build well. Through insights from experienced professionals across and beyond the social impact ecosystem,...
The Niger Delta Region (NDR), comprising Abia State, Akwa Ibom State, Bayelsa State, Cross River State, Delta State, Edo State, Imo State, Ondo State, and Rivers State, is one of...
“We are nothing but pencils in the hand of the Creator.” This is a closing tagline every child and adult in the early 2000s knew. A tagline owned by Wale...
The flood that claimed over 150 lives and displaced over 100 more had barely begun to recede in Mokwa, Niger State, when the first wave of red-uniformed volunteers arrived. They...
Africa is a continent of immense promise—rich in people, culture, and natural resources—yet it continues to battle some of the world’s deadliest diseases. Despite rapid urban growth and scientific progress,...
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,...
When you hear the word watchdog, what comes to mind? Maybe journalists chasing politicians through the corridors of power, or activists holding placards at the National Assembly. This was the...
Take a wild guess, but first let give you a hint: It’s not the Government When conversations about Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Nigeria come up, the Nigerian government is quick...
If you’re in the Nonprofit space you’ve probably seen it a thousand times. The event flyer is flawless. The theme is poignant. The small chops and jollof rice are ready,...
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...