The race for a N20,000 scholarship to the Nirmala Chellarams Non-Profit Management Accelerator Certificate Program in Lagos is now complete, and we have selected two winners as follows: 1. Peniel, Mark-Edomwande 2. Oghenekefe, Ettoh The Nirmala Chellarams Non-Profit Management… Read More
SI4DEV Uyo Location Group Marks International Women’s Day With Seminar
International Women’s Day (IWD) is an occasion for celebrating women’s achievements worldwide – including strides in the political and social sectors, as well as continuing the call for gender equality. The day was first observed in the early 1900s and… Read More
Announcing the 2018 Class of SI4DEV Partners!
(Lagos, Nigeria. March 1, 2018) STRATEGY AND INNOVATION FOR DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, SI4DEV, is thrilled to announce our selected volunteers (Fellows, Interns or Ambassadors) for 2018 through the SI4DEV Partners Program. Our Partners are a vital part of achieving the SI4DEV… Read More
Featured Fellow – Ismail Lawal
Ismail Lawal repairs and constructs different kinds of jewelries, he also buys and sells gold and silver jewelries, customized pendant, wedding rings, costume rings, some of which are made by him while some are foreign made. He has been… Read More
Featured Fellow – Habibu Abdullahi
Pharmacy Store Founder, Habibu Abdullahi is currently studying BSc. Edu Health Education with technical know how to manage prescription and over the counter medicines. He is also a Distributor and Representative for the whole of Bauchi State for Nigerian products… Read More
Featured Fellow – Verunique
Veronica is a proponent for made in Nigeria goods. To meet up global standards. Thus in the course of her work she has come across lots of talents whom she promotes on her social media pages. Some she gives designs,… Read More
Featured Fellow – Celina
Immediately after her NYSC program, Celina started hunting for job, before an idea clicked in that she could start up a skill and excel in it. The next day at the bank, she accidentally met a lady through interaction and… Read More
FOCUS AREA – ENTERPRISE
SI4DEV is promoting enterprise in Nigeria and committed to training partners with practical skills and increasing local investment. The SI4DEV Initiative partners with social entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises by providing small loans, business development skills, and introducing knowledge… Read More
FOCUS AREA – GOVERNANCE
Lack of accountability, transparency and project management skills are leading reasons for failing civic participation in Nigerian democracy and governance. Then there is the patriarchal system in Nigeria that ensures that women and girls are marginalized and continually invisible in… Read More
FOCUS AREA – EDUCATION
When it comes to literacy and education, community members know their needs best as has been shown by our partners. For lasting change, communities must decide on how to improve their educational opportunities and success measures, and SI4DEV is poised… Read More