PIND and Okomu Oil Palm Plc Connect 500 Edo Farmers to Climate-Smart Farming and Market Opportunities
Improving agricultural productivity requires more than training farmers on new production practices. Farmers also need access to quality inputs, technical advice, finance, and markets to apply what they learn and sustain it over time. To strengthen this transition from training to adoption, Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc (OOPC) and the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in […]
PIND and BHLF Advance Affordable LPG Financing to Expand Cleaner Cooking Access in the Niger Delta
For many rural and coastal communities in the Niger Delta, access to cooking gas depends on whether local businesses can reliably supply it. Helping those businesses grow can bring cleaner cooking options closer to households that still rely on firewood and other biomass fuels. This is the opportunity behind a partnership between PIND’s Access to […]
PIND Strengthens Youth and Community Peacebuilding Systems for Safer Farm Corridors in Abia
Creating safer agricultural communities requires more than increased security presence. It also requires young people who can contribute to conflict prevention, stronger community structures, and better collaboration among stakeholders to identify and respond to emerging risks. Recognizing this, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), through the Women in Sourcing and Enterprise […]
From Evidence to Sustainability: Strengthening Host Community Development Trust Beyond the Bridges Project
Strengthening Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) requires more than understanding the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). It requires capable institutions, informed communities, accountable systems, and sustained collaboration among the actors responsible for turning the law into meaningful development outcomes. Recognizing this, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in collaboration […]
PIND, NASC Partner to Expand Certified Seed Access for Niger Delta Farmers
For farmers, access to quality planting materials is a critical first step towards productive agriculture. Yet, gaps in the availability of certified seeds, quality assurance, and market access continue to limit opportunities for farmers and seed enterprises across the Niger Delta. Recognising the need to strengthen these systems, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the […]
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: INAUGURAL PIND MEDIA FELLOWS PROGRAM FOR NARRATIVE CHANGE IN THE NIGER DELTA
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in partnership with the School of Media and Communication (SMC), Pan-Atlantic University, invites applications for the inaugural cohort of the PIND Media Fellows Program for Narrative Change in the Niger Delta. The six-month Fellowship is designed to strengthen development journalism and promote balanced, evidence-based, and […]
Creating Safer Pathways for Women and Youth in Agriculture
For a young woman building a livelihood through farming, access to land is only the beginning. She must also be able to safely reach and work on that land, with confidence that her investment of time and effort can yield lasting benefits. This makes peace and security essential to the success of the Women in […]
Powering Possibilities: PIND, Okomu Oil, and ETIN Power Commission Solar Mini-Grid in Gbelebu Community
Access to reliable electricity remains a major challenge for many rural and underserved communities across the Niger Delta. For households and small businesses in off-grid communities, dependence on petrol and diesel generators often increases the cost of living and doing business, limits productive activities, and constrains opportunities for local economic growth. On August 20, 2026, […]
IYD 2026: Connecting Niger Delta Youth to Career Pathways for Economic Development and Sustainable Peace
For many young people across the Niger Delta, acquiring an education or technical skill does not automatically translate into employment or a sustainable livelihood. Limited access to labor market information, professional networks, workplace experience, and opportunities to apply acquired skills can make the transition from learning to earning challenging. To explore practical ways to bridge […]
Q2 2026 M & E Progress Report
The Monitoring and Evaluation report provides updates to donors, the Board of Trustees, and partners on project achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. It also aims to strengthen collaboration for greater impact and sustainability while demonstrating how PIND’s work contributes to a peaceful and stable operating environment in the Niger Delta. The report highlights successes and […]
