named programs · 8 · from sources
what they call their work
Community Health Awareness Program
A program focused on raising awareness about health issues within the community.
Community Resource Centre
A multi-purpose hub in Ilora, Nigeria, offering a library, skill acquisition center with mentorship, and a safe space for children, youths, and women. It provides resources for academic study, vocational training, and digital literacy.
Free Summer School
A 4-week program providing structured learning in core subjects (Mathematics, English, Civic Education, Sciences, Arts, Commercials) and skill acquisition workshops for students in rural communities, including digital literacy, soap-making, bead-making, and tie & dye.
Gender Advocacy, Rights and Mentorship
A program dedicated to promoting gender equality, advocating for women's rights, and providing mentorship.
Innovation and social enterprise
A program focused on fostering innovation and supporting social enterprise initiatives.
LifeLine Project
An initiative addressing reproductive health issues for women and girls in rural communities through education and awareness (via Sisters' Club integration) and direct financial support for urgent gynecological procedures.
Train A Child Today (TACT)
An initial program started in 2012 that provided school supplies to primary school students from rural communities.
Àjùmòbí Scholarship
A scholarship program rooted in Yoruba cultural principles, providing examination fee sponsorship (e.g., JAMB), undergraduate support (stipends, tuition, materials, mentorship), and encouraging community engagement from beneficiaries.
activities · 6 groups
what they do
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Women's Leadership & Empowerment Programs 2 activities
- Mentorship and Gender AdvocacyDelivers leadership and career mentorship programs to scholarship recipients and students, conducts extracurricular activities to build self-confidence, and provides youth-focused career mentorship and gender advocacy programs to address gender inequalities and economic opportunities. This includes increasing knowledge of gender inclusiveness and equity topics by 77% and participant confidence in discussing these topics by 130%.
- Sisters’ Club ProjectLaunches and operates the Sisters’ Club Project, which provides a safe space for young women to develop confidence, leadership skills, and solidarity.
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Community and School Library Support 1 activity
- Community Resource Center OperationEstablishes and operates a Community Resource Center in Ilora, Nigeria, which functions as a public library with book-lending services, provides digital learning access with computers, and serves as a safe space for learning, skill acquisition, and mentorship for over 750 community members.
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Education Sponsorship and Academic Support 1 activity
- Educational Support and ScholarshipsProvides financial aid for JAMB registration, tuition, and accommodation, and disburses scholarships to students in financial need. This includes supporting students through primary and secondary education, providing school supplies, and covering examination fees to reduce financial barriers to education.
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Menstrual Hygiene Support and Education 1 activity
- Female Health Education and SupportProvides female health education to girls and young women, improving their understanding of reproductive health, identifying early-warning symptoms, and correcting misinformation. The organization also provides financial support for medical treatments, such as covering 75-80% of surgical costs for women in need.
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Vocational and Life Skills Training 1 activity
- Vocational and Digital Skills TrainingConducts skill acquisition training programs for women and youth in rural areas, focusing on vocational skills such as Tye and Dye, Resin Jewellery, Soap-making, Bead-making, and Adire making, as well as basic digital skills and small business management. These programs aim to promote entrepreneurship and increase employment opportunities, with 75% of graduates starting businesses or securing employment.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Summer School ProgramsOperates annual free summer schools for students, enrolling up to 190 students from various communities. The curriculum includes academic subjects, basic digital literacy, skill acquisition workshops, board games, graphic design, movie screenings, and career counseling, resulting in an average 87% increase in knowledge of subjects taught.
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relationships · 23
who they work with
- Africa-RII Partner — Launched and administers the Àjùmòbí Scholarship program
- Benjamin Nwoye Partner — Donor to the 2023 summer school program
- Charles Ikechukwu Okoli Partner — Donor to the 2019 summer school program
- Dandara Maia Schellenberg Partner — Donor to the 2023 summer school program
- Dr. Joyce Abla Mimi Partner — Donor to the 2023 summer school program
- Dr. Muritala Ibrahim Kolawole Partner — Donor to the 2023 summer school program
- Gbemisola Ibukunollu Ajaguna Partner — Donor to the 2019 summer school program
- Katholische Landjugendbewegung im Landkreis Dachau (KLJB) Funder — Provided funding for the Community Resource Centre, including a €500 donation in 2020 and another in 2024 to complete a public toilet
- Master Art Classes Partner — Partner in delivering 2023 training on digital skills, business management, and craft production.
- Michelle Heese Partner — Donor to the 2023 summer school program
- Moisés Reverón Chasco Partner — Donor to the summer school program in 2021, 2022, and 2023
- Ms Yemisi Oluokun Partner — Coordinator and volunteer for the 2023 summer school program
- Nwa Olisa Onuh Partner — Donor to the summer school program in 2021 and 2022
- Oladapo Ajayi Partner — Donor to the summer school program in multiple editions (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- Parent-Teacher Associations Partner — Collaborates with parent-teacher associations for identification and monitoring of student beneficiaries.
- Prof. Peju Layiwola’s Women and Youths Arts Foundation Partner — Partnered to deliver the first vocational training program in tie and dye and resin jewellery making
- Retired Educators Partner — Engages retired educators in monitoring and supporting beneficiaries.
- Rotary Club Bayreuth-Eremitage Funder — Awarded the Klaus-Dieter Wolff Prize of €2,000 to the founder of Africa-RII, which funded the acquisition of computers and books for the centre
- School Authorities Partner — Partners with school authorities to identify and support student beneficiaries.
- Tiamiyu Abdulrahman Oluseyi Partner — Donor to the 2023 summer school program
- Train A Child Today (TACT) Partner — Initial initiative that evolved into Africa-RII, focused on providing school supplies to rural students.
- Valerie Gruber Partner — Donor to the summer school program in 2021, 2022, and 2023
- Women and Youths Arts Foundation Partner — Key partner in delivering skill acquisition training for women and youth in rural areas in 2022 and 2023.