Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: October 13-19, 2024
This special edition of the weekly update spotlights gender-based violence (GBV) in the Niger Delta with a focus on violence against women and girls (VAWG) in Cross River State. VAWG remains a significant threat to peace and human security in the State. According to data (see map above), more than 80 incidents of VAWG and […]
Ford Foundation and PIND Strengthen Partnership, Exploring New Paths for Collaboration
In early October 2024, the Ford Foundation and the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) came together for two days of meaningful discussions to deepen their long-standing partnership and explore fresh opportunities for collaboration in the Niger Delta. What began as a field visit quickly evolved into strategic dialogues that promise to […]
PIND Boosts Cocoa and Oil Palm Productivity with Climate-Smart Agriculture Training
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance agricultural productivity and promote sustainable farming practices, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in partnership with the Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration Impact Program (FOLUR-IP), recently concluded a transformative 3-day Training of Trainers (ToT) program in Cross River State. Held from […]
Transforming Conflict into Peace: Real Stories from PIND’s EU-Funded EWER Program in the Niger Delta
With the backing of the European Union, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is leading a groundbreaking peacebuilding initiative in the Niger Delta. Through its Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) program, PIND is empowering individuals to take an active role in conflict prevention and resolution within their communities. This initiative […]
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: October 06-12, 2024
This special edition of the weekly update spotlights natural disasters in the Niger Delta with a focus on flooding and ocean surge in Ondo State. Many communities in Ondo State are predisposed to recurrent water-related disasters, including flooding and ocean surge, because of the low topography, especially in coastal and riverine areas. According to data […]
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: September 29 – October 05, 2024
This weekly update spotlights election violence in the Niger Delta with a focus on the risk of post-election violence in the aftermath of the 2024 governorship election in Edo State. Elections in the State are usually highly competitive, often marked by violence. According to data (see map above), over 100 incidents of election violence were […]
Terms of Reference – To Develop two Practice Papers for the YEP Program’s Services Sector (with a specific focus on Tailoring & Catering and Photography & Videography)
CLOSED: PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT The primary goal of this consultancy is to develop two comprehensive practice papers centered on the YEP Program’s Services sector, specifically targeting the Photography and Videography, Tailoring, and Catering skill areas. The consultant’s main tasks involve analyzing YEP’s Services sector training to identify established learning patterns and extracting key […]
PIND’s Journey in Advancing Peace in the Niger Delta: The Impact of the EU- Funded Project
The Niger Delta is witnessing a remarkable transformation towards peace, thanks to the EU-funded project titled, “A Community-Centered Approach to Transforming Criminality and Violence in the Niger Delta”. This initiative, implemented across Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers States by a consortium that includes Search for Common Ground (SFCG), Stakeholders Democracy Network (SDN), Academic Associates PeaceWorks (AAPW), […]
PIND Strengthens Cassava Value Chain in Niger Delta through Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs Certification
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in collaboration with the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC), National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), and the Kolping Society of Nigeria, has taken a significant step towards enhancing cassava production in the Niger Delta by certifying 25 Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs (CSE). This certification addresses the […]
PIND Foundation Hosts Successful Virtual Engagement to Boost Oil Palm Sector in the Niger Delta
PIND Foundation recently concluded a two-day virtual engagement on September 19 and 25, 2024, aimed at enhancing the oil palm sector in the Niger Delta. This event, organized in collaboration with four leading seed companies, focused on overcoming key challenges related to seed quality and distribution for nursery operators and farmers across the region.Session Highlights: […]
