| Purpose of the organization: |
ARDA is a is a leading development communication, non-profit organization headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. We have effectively communicated social and behavior change for over twenty years. We produce creative, culturally relevant, impactful, high quality content for sustainable social development in Nigeria and across Africa. ARDA’s purpose is to promote sustainable development in Nigeria and across Africa with culturally competent, audience-centric communication methodologies that fearlessly address root causes, tackle the most relevant and pressing issues, and make lasting positive impacts on beneficiaries. The organization identifies and exploits the most accessible and effective communication channels and creative approaches to reach those in greatest need and to improve the quality of life of all Nigerians. |
| Confirmation of the activities of the organization at the regional, national or international level: |
For more than two decades, ARDA has been engaged in social and behavior change communication programming in Nigeria, working in all states of the country on a variety of issues spanning health, sustainable agriculture, gender, human rights, democracy and good governance, livelihoods, poverty amongst others. |
| A list of members of the governing body of the organization, and their countries of nationality: |
ARDA is governed by a 6-member, all-Nigerian board of trustees comprising of the following members: Mrs. Lola Payne – Board Chair Mr. Toni Phido Mr. Ihria Enakimo Mrs. Mini Soyoola Mr. Kola Ogunjobi Dr. Mrs. Myma Belo Osagie Mrs. Data Phido – Executive Director Mr. Femi Jarret – Executive Producer |
| Description of the membership of the organization, indicating the total number of members: |
ARDA is not a membership organization, rather we are governed by a 6-member unpaid board of trustees and employ 13 full-time staff along with nationwide program associates and consultants on a project-basis. |
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