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ActionAid is a global movement of people working together to further human rights for all and defeat poverty. We prioritise works with the poor and excluded, promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and governments with the aim of achieving structural changes to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is a member of ActionAid global federation. We maintain a strong relationship of interdependence and mutual accountability within the international federation while ensuring a strong balance between self-rule and shared-rule. Registered in Nigeria in 1999 as a Country Programme of ActionAid International, we have transformed into an autonomous national organisation with a strong national governance structure – a Board and a General Assembly - consisting of reputable Nigerians providing strategic oversight.

Local Rights Programme (LRP) is an ActionAid Nigeria funded program that started in Ebonyi State in the year 2005 with Agape foundation as the first partner organization. Until 2012, Participatory Development Alternatives was a co-implementing partner of LRP in Ebonyi State. By 2012, ActionAid Nigeria signed a memorandum of understanding with PDA to take over from Agape Foundation as the main implementing partner organization of LRP in Ebonyi State. PDA has handled this project judiciously and with due diligence from 2012 till date.
Since inception till date, the program has reached 14,400+ beneficiaries including 7,700 women/girls, 4,400 children, 2,200 men/boys, 100 persons living with disability in 11 communities such as Agba-Ameta, Amikpo, Amuro, Oshiri, Agbaja, Obegu-odada, Ephuenyim, Ovuoba, Edda, Okpuitumo, Offia-oji. These communities are all within 4 Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State: Afikpo North, Onicha, Izzi, and Abakaliki LGAs. The program focuses on improving the standard of living and dignity of the most vulnerable of communities especially women and children, and influencing policy changes at the Local and State levels. The key thematic areas are Governance, Education, Health, Women’s right, Agriculture and Human security in emergency.
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Space, Access and Influence in Nigeria Electoral Process

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REPORT FOR NATION-WIDE SURVEY ON THE ENGAGEMENT OF PRIVATE SECTOR FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF PEACE ENDOWMENT FUND TO SUPPORT CSOS IN PEACE BUILDING IN NIGERIA

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A POLICY BRIEF ON EMERGING ISSUES AND THE DYNAMICS OF VIOLENT EXTREMISM IN NIGERIA AND THE SAHEL

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The Oil well from which the community, Okoritak drink from
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Okoritak: A Community Desperate for Access to Clean Water

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ActionAid Nigeria Press Statement on the Recent Ministerial Dismissals and Reassignments by President Tinubu

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ActionAid Nigeria Urges Government Action and International Support at COP29 to Combat Climate Crisis Impacting Nigerian Communities.

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ActionAid Nigeria Press Statement on the Recent Ministerial Dismissals and Reassignments by President Tinubu

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ActionAid Nigeria Urges Government Action and International Support at COP29 to Combat Climate Crisis Impacting Nigerian Communities.

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ActionAid Nigeria Calls for Respect of Citizens' Rights and End to the Harassment of Protesters by Security Agencies

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“A damp squib” - IMF and World Bank annual meetings end on a low as growing debt crisis and burden of austerity remain unresolved – ActionAid

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The IMF’s World Economic Outlook is a colonial relic that needs to be overhauled, says ActionAid

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World Food Day
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ActionAid Nigeria Calls for Urgent Public Investments in Agriculture through the allocation of at least 10% to Agriculture sector to Secure the Future

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PayUp Campaign E-flyer
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Why Wealthy Countries Owe the Less Developed Nations US$5 Trillion a Year in Climate Finance: An ActionAid Nigeria Perspective

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Ene Obi
Opinion

'Subsidy is Gone!' - ActionAid Nigeria's Country Director, Ene Obi's Speech's on the Removal of Fuel Subsidy

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The Oil well from which the community, Okoritak drink from
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Okoritak: A Community Desperate for Access to Clean Water

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Strategic Partnership Agreement II Project
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Empowering Women through Agroecology: The Story of Lagos Women Under SPA II

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CLEAP JUSTICE PROJECT
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Strengthening Nigeria’s Judiciary and Electoral Systems: A Call to Action for Post-Election Justice Delivery

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IYD 2024
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Empowering Youth Through Digital Skills Training in Dakwa Community

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Students who were empowered to Tackle Climate Change in Enugu
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Empowering Students to Tackle Climate Change in Enugu

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Hadiza
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Empowering the Dalori Community through Skill Acquisition: Hadiza’s Story

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Space, Access and Influence in Nigeria Electoral Process

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A POLICY BRIEF ON EMERGING ISSUES AND THE DYNAMICS OF VIOLENT EXTREMISM IN NIGERIA AND THE SAHEL

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REPORT FOR NATION-WIDE SURVEY ON THE ENGAGEMENT OF PRIVATE SECTOR FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF PEACE ENDOWMENT FUND TO SUPPORT CSOS IN PEACE BUILDING IN NIGERIA

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The Young Humanitarians Handbook

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Joining the Dots- ActionAid Brief on Financing for Development

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AAN Policy For Fuel Subsidy Report

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