Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:
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Economic and Social:
Extreme poverty
Social Development
Women/gender Equality
Social Development:
Employment
Social policy
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| Geographic scope: |
Regional
Africa
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| Country of activity: |
Togo
Nigeria
Ghana
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| Millennium Development Goals: |
Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Develop global partnership for development
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| Mission statement: |
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| Year established: |
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| Year of registration: |
2001 |
| Organizational structure: |
Research Initiative for Change in Africa is headed by the Board of Directors who ensures that the activities of the organization are in line with its mandate. The Executive Director oversees the day to day management of the organization. There is a management team made up of Senior Programme Officers and the coordinator of Administration and Finance. Decisions are taken in consultation with every member of staff. |
| Number and type of members: |
Our organization work hand in hand with local groups and indigenous communities to bring development to the rural populace through economic empowerment programs, workshops on gender equality and human right issues. In Nigeria, we work with indigenous peoples and communities in several states of the federation. Our largest focus group has been the Gbabyi also known as the Gwari in Northern Nigeria. They form the largest indigenous group in the federal Capital Territory, Abuja and also Niger State and can be found in areas such as Gwandara, Bassa, Gade and Gana gana. Eighty five percent of the people are uneducated and living below poverty level. We work closely with various associations and women groups in the local communities to access economic empowerment programs, skills acquisition and gender equality. |
| Affiliation with NGO networks: |
Economic Empowerment for Rural Women in Africa, Youths movement for social development, Organization for equal rights for rural women in Northern Nigeria |
| Funding structure: |
Membership fees or dues
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