It was not all rosy during the quarter! We had our hiccups and we learned some valuable lessons that helped us along the way! Examples include the rising inflation, Twitter ban, reduced spend on promotional activities by input companies, technology challenges with solar solutions and many more! Learn all about these here.
On 7 April 2021, the Abia State 30-Year Long Term Development Plan (2020-2050) developed by PIND Foundation with support from the Abia State Government was launched by the Deputy Governor of Abia State at the Abia State Government House in Umuahia, Abia State with representatives of PIND Foundation and State Government officials present. PIND’s support…
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND)’s Aquaculture team is organizing a virtual training on fish processing and filleting with Dr. Armit Morey – an associate professor from Auburn University in the US. The one day training is scheduled to kick-off at 3:30pm on Friday the 19th of February 2021.
The last five years have seen improvements in the Niger Delta’s security landscape that government, civil society, and development agencies can further build upon to promote resilience and lasting security. However, violence in the region persists, with ongoing cultist and communal clashes, as well as other forms of criminality and violence. In addition, new issues, including COVID-19 and volatility in…
It has come to our attention that an email was circulated impersonating a staff of PIND at about 8:43 PM yesterday Sunday, October 11, 2020. The subject of the email is “Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND)” and it recommends that the receiver(s) click a suspected malicious link within the body of…
The candidates should be between 16 and 30 years old, unemployed and willing to put in the time required to go through the technical training.
Interested persons who meet the criteria can send an email to Nchegem Gahia -gahia@pindfoundation.org and she will provide additional information if the applications are still open.
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), this year, launched a new strategic plan to define our journey for the next five years – from 2020 – 2024.
Not-for-Profit Organizations also known as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) pursue public interests or public good, rather than commercial. However, without adequate funding, NGOs would be unable to meet their objectives, make an impact or realize their vision. PIND has been addressing the problem of funding among Niger Delta NGOs by building their capacity. Here are a few…
Within 5 years, the cocoa industry in the Niger Delta will be characterized by improved linkages and communicaons between smallholder farmers and the processors and exporters, with common mutual incenves. The industry will have a strong supporng services providers delivering the inputs, extension, and technologies that smallholder farmers need to upgrade leading to increasing producvity…
As we tackle poverty and insecurity in the Niger Delta, not only are local partnerships key but also the facilitation of regional cooperation through donor coordination.