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Basic Information
Organization Name:
Greenspring Development InitiativeOrganization Regions:
- Africa
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Organization Country Location:
Nigeria -
Organization City/Locality:
Lagos
Organization mission and work description:
Greenspring Development Initiative is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) established to further the well-being and sustainable development of women, children, youth and people with disabilities. We are registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) We operate in Lagos and Delta States in collaboration with Government, Public and Private Sectors, Non-Governmental Organisations, Development Partners together with Citizens towards the enhancement of the dignity of citizens. Mission Empowerment and Sustainable Human Development
Organization's Contacts
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Primary Contact Name:
MEKWUYE, Margaret Olabisi -
Primary Contact Title:
Founder/Executive Director
Additional Contacts Names:
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Additional representative #1:
Miss Rita Amaefule -
Additional representative #2:
Mr. Anthony Imoleayomaria OBI -
Additional representative #3:
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Additional representative #4:
OUR INTERNATIONAL COALITION IS MADE UP OF MORE THAN 400 CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS
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WHO ARE TAP'S MEMBERS?Organization's Work & Expertise
Organization's SGD16 Expertise:
- 16.2 - End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children
- 16.5 - Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms
- 16.6 - Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels
- 16.7 - Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels
- 16.b - Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development
Organization's Areas of Expertise:
- Public mobilization & Campaigns
- Children & Youth
Current Commitment to SDG16+
Summary of commitment:
Our commitment is to build inclusive and effective institutions. Our objective is to spotlight issues on corruption, gender-based violence, especially against women and girls. Enlighten grass-root civil society organisations to access justice. Continuous training for CSOs in each senatorial districts to strengthen good governance. Time line: Monthly
Organization's priorities and work in relation to commitment:
Greenspring Development Initiative are: a. To empower women, children and youth in educational development; b. Advocate for the integration of people with disabilities into the Society; s c. Sensitize women, children and youth on the prevention and scourge of HIV/AIDS in the society; d. Conduct research in selected aspects of socio-health and human rights problems that confront women, children, youth e. Carry out massive public education to encourage and promote basic education for the Nigerian child, especially the girl child education. With our mission of enhancing the dignity of persons through sustainable development, our work is centered on educational empowerment; societal integration of PWDs; HIV/AIDS sensitisation and research on issues geared towards the implementation of the SDGs by strengthening the capacity of civil society organisations. We empower grassroot stakeholders to hold office holders accountable through advocacy and provision of tools for engagement. In our engagement with Stakeholders we propose to: a. Collaborate and partner with Nigerian Civil Society Coalition on Sustainable Development CSCSD (working on the SDGs and a member of TAP) to implement Goal 16 of the SDGs b. Capacity Building c. Strengthen and mobilise CSOs to build strong institutions through engagement with Government and Legislators
Organization's work related to TAP network's SGD16+ work & accountability for 2030 Agenda:
We belong to Nigerian Civil Society Coalition on Sustainable Development CSCSD (working on the SDGs and a member of TAP) to implement Goal 16 of the SDGs and Agenda 2030. Our Founder and Executive Director is a Board member of CSCSD who contributes to policy formulation and administration through training, development and strategic planning to ensure strengthening the capacity of members to engage the SDGs. We also engage in membership mobilisation.
Plan on engaging in TAP's work as a Partner:
- Regional Engagement Platforms and/or Regional Focal Point
- Exploring partnerships with like-minded organizations
- Global engagement via the UN and other opportunities
- TAP Network joint global advocacy
Reports on Organization's Past Commitments
Our commitment is to build inclusive and effective institutions. Our objective is to spotlight issues on corruption, gender-based violence, especially against women and girls. Enlighten grass-root civil society organisations to access justice. Continuous training for CSOs in each senatorial districts to strengthen good governance. Time line: Monthly