At PIND, we believe that one organization cannot solve all the interconnected problems of the Niger Delta region. This is why partnership remains at the core of all that we do. As we transition into our fourth strategic phase (14 years) of operating in the region, we continue establishing and strengthening partnerships with key government…
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The Niger Delta region faces a critical challenge: balancing economic growth with environmental protection. In response, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is taking a leading role in the FAO-GEF Food Systems, Land Use Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program. This multi-year initiative, launched in 2023, aims to transform cocoa and oil palm…
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The PIND Foundation conflict tracker has been in digital circulation since 2016, reaching various stakeholders, including security personnel, private and public sector partners, donor organizations, religious leaders, non-governmental organizations, and members of the general public. In Q1 2024, we reported over 904 new stakeholders utilizing PIND’s weekly conflict data and analysis to study conflict…
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This weekly update spotlights organized criminality in the Niger Delta with a focus on rising criminal violence in Abia State. Criminality, including kidnapping and homicide, is one of the major causes of insecurity in the State. According to data (see map above), criminal violence caused over 250 fatalities in Abia State between January 2020 and…
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Access to finance for agricultural businesses by Sombreiro Kapital Ltd/Gte (SK) is an initiative pioneered by the Foundation For Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and MADE, which offers numerous benefits that contribute to the sustainable economic development and empowerment of smallholder farmers and SMEs in the Niger Delta region. This innovative financing model,…
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In a significant move to address youth unemployment in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has proudly launched its 5th phase in Akwa Ibom State. The launch was formalized during a grant signing ceremony in Uyo, solidifying Akwa Ibom’s role as one of the states joining PIND’s initiative…
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In June 2023, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) bolstered youth entrepreneurship in Delta State, Nigeria, by awarding over 41 million naira to 62 young entrepreneurs through its 2nd round ‘Challenge Fund’ grant. This initiative is part of PIND’s ongoing Youth Employment Pathway (YEP) program, which is currently in its 4th…
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In the face of escalating climate change impacts around the globe, climate-smart agriculture has become crucial for the success and sustainability of farming activities. Recognizing this, the Foundation for Partnership Initiates in the Niger Delta region (PIND) is collaborating with the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) to develop a Cocoa Climate-Smart Good Agricultural Practices…
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This first quarter (January – March) 2024 report is intended to keep our donors, Board of Trustees, and partners aware of project achievements and constraints, share lessons learned, and seek deeper levels of collaborations to consolidate our impact, and advance our collective effort on business development and sustainability. Also, to showcase the nexus between our…
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The Foundation for Partnership Initiative in the Niger Delta (PIND) participated in the National Disability Convening held in collaboration with the National Commission for Persons with Disability and the Disability Rights Advocacy Center, with support from Ford Foundation. The two-day workshop took place in Abuja on May 13, 2024, providing a platform for PIND and…
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