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Tracka, the initiative tackling corruption in Nigeria's public sector

Mohammed Taoheed

July 13, 2023 |

Social Voices |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Kawu, Niger

In an effort to fight government corruption, an initiative called Tracka monitors public spending allocations and holds town hall meetings in communities across Nigeria to educate residents about the budgeting process. The organization has engaged 967 communities and helped hold officials accountable for projects that were funded but never completed, such as an electricity substation in Kawu.

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OJU ELERI: The radio program holding power to account in Osun State

Mohammed Taoheed

May 20, 2023 |

Social Voices |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Osun

Urban Alert is a civic-tech organization that aims to hold government officials accountable through broadcasting corruption complaints on the radio and social media, documenting evidence of uncompleted public projects, and filing Freedom of Information Act requests. The organization has reportedly helped resolve more than 300 complaints, including issues related to electrical infrastructure, road construction, and health care systems.

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How One Nigerian Woman is Waging a War against Period Poverty

Mohammed Taoheed

March 10, 2023 |

International Policy Digest |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

The Achievers Foundation distributes free sanitary pads to those experiencing period poverty. The Foundation also hosts lectures on sexual and menstrual health and works to fight the stigma surrounding periods in some communities.

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Exchanging Plastics for Learning Resources: How This Non-profit Addresses Low-Quality Education

Mohammed Taoheed

December 01, 2022 |

BONews |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Abeokuta, Ogun State

The Recyclearn Initiative is a Nigerian nonprofit that arranges for students to work with its team members in collecting plastic to sell to recycling companies. The profits provide school materials to students in need.

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This Youth-led Nonprofit is Helping Nigerians Deal with Mental Health Problems

Mohammed Taoheed

November 28, 2022 |

The Solutions Paper |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

The Nigerian nonprofit Idimma is helping those who cannot afford to travel to access mental health care by connecting them with trained counselors. After connecting with those in need of help, the organization provides a mental health screening and refers them to specialists.

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With Recycled Wastes, This Non-profit organization is Reducing Drop-outs in Ogun

Mohammed Taoheed

October 06, 2022 |

BONews |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ogun State

Securecycle is a nonprofit working to reduce the number of young students not attending school in Ogun State, Nigeria. The organization collects old jeans to turn into bags and finds students who are, or will likely, drop out of school to teach them bag production and give them a scholarship to finish primary school.

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Some believe hydrocephalus is a spiritual attack, how a Kwara-based initiative is tackling the notion

Mohammed Taoheed

August 30, 2022 |

Social Voices |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Kwara

Givers Supportive Foundation provides free surgery for children with hydrocephalus and other chronic childhood illnesses by connecting with a network of neurosurgeons abroad. Beyond the surgeries, the organization also doubles as counselors and arranges one-on-one discussions with the parents of young patients with hydrocephalus, offering support throughout the treatment process.

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