PIND Foundation Awards ₦67 Million in Grants to 112 Youth Entrepreneurs in the Niger Delta
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has reinforced its commitment to tackling youth unemployment by awarding ₦67,025,000 in start-up grants to 112 young entrepreneurs through its Start-up Business Challenge Fund. This initiative, a core component of PIND’s Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) Project, aims to transform skills training into viable entrepreneurial ventures […]
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 […]
Empowering the Future: How Start Innovation Hub and PIND are Creating Inclusive Opportunities in Akwa Ibom
Hanson Johnson, the CEO of Start Innovation Hub, has been a driving force in advancing digital empowerment in the Niger Delta. As a native of Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, his partnership with PIND Foundation has significantly shaped the impact and reach of his organization. Hanson’s journey with PIND began […]
Empowering Youth Through Digital Innovation: Eunice Sologidi’s Success Story with PIND’s Youth Employment Pathways Program
In honor of the 2024 International Youth Day, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta region (PIND) proudly celebrates the remarkable journey of Eunice Sologidi, a standout grantee of the 2023 Challenge Fund through our Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) program. Eunice’s story illustrates the profound impact of digital technology and strategic support in […]
Hon. Smart Okpara: From Local Leadership to National Role – A Success Story of the Bridges Project
The Bridges Project, a partnership between The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and the Ford Foundation, aims to effectively implement Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act 2021 (PIA) and ensure all stakeholders, especially those from affected communities, have a voice. The project aims to provide the successful implementation of the PIA by fostering […]
Digital Innovation for Peace: Celebrating Youth Impact on International Youth Day 2024
Leading the charge in building sustainable peace and driving economic development in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, PIND Foundation joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Youth Day 2024, themed “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,” by showcasing how its Peace Champions are using digital tools to foster peace in the […]
Empowering Change: PIND’s Commitment to Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in the Niger Delta
The annual 16 Days of Activism on Gender-Based Violence Against Women and Girls, spearheaded by civil society, serves as a global call to action. Running from November 25 – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to December 10 – Human Rights Day, this campaign symbolizes the universal struggle against the pervasive […]
PIND Receives Gender Mainstreaming Award 2021 for Investing in Women and Accelerating Gender Parity
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta – PIND has just received her 2nd position award for the Empowerment of Women in the Community – West Africa from the Gender Mainstreaming Awards 2021! The awards ceremony took place virtually on 09 September 2021.
Energy Access for Underserved & Coastal Communities
The access-to-energy project works to develop access to affordable renewable energy for households and businesses to improve productivity, increase income, trigger new jobs, and improve the quality of life for the communities (SDG 7).
PIND, SKYE and EdoJobs Graduate 200 Young PV Professionals in Edo State
PIND is partnering with the Skills Development for Youth Employment – SKYE programme, a four-year programme funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
