Ongoing projects:

CEDAW with UNSCR 1325 and 1820
Media Advocacy Project in Colombia

IMPACT for change and development (IMPACT)

IMPACT for change & development (IMPACT), Nigeria

Impact for Change and Development (IMPACT) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that adopts a rights-based approach to programming with the aim of bringing relief and empowerment in difficult circumstances.

Incorporated in November 2003, IMPACT commenced operations on 4th January 2004, from its old location in Lagos, South West Nigeria. It currently operate offices in Asaba, Delta State – South- South and Lagos State-South West, Nigeria.

Built on the rich experience and passion of members of its board of trustees, IMPACT focuses on bringing about positive change and sustainable development for its target population – children, young persons and women in difficult circumstances through programs aimed at:

  • Protection and promotion of human rights and
  • Disaster management
  • Conflict Management and Peace building
  • Based on its over four years of operations and activities, IMPACT‘s team is made up of crop of multi-disciplinary, highly skilled and purpose driven personnel whose main objective is to positively impact lives in the course of our work.

    Mission Statement

    To bring succor to those in difficult circumstances and situations, through the protection/promotion of their rights; and empower them for positive changes and sustainable development.

    Vision

    The obliteration of all forms of human right violations against children, young persons and women and complete eradication of all forms of violent conflict/disaster.

    Value Statement

  • High Ethical Values
  • Excellent/quality service delivery
  • People Centeredness
  • Result Oriented
  • Objectives

  • To ensure the promotion and protection of the rights of children, young persons andwomen.
  • To adequately empower persons in difficult circumstances to achieve positive change,sustainable development and peaceful co-existence in the face of all odds.Broad Areas of focus

    The activities of the organisation focus on six main program areas namely:

  • Civic and political education
  • Conflict/Disaster management and peace building
  • Child rights
  • Women’s rights
  • Youth empowerment
  • Trauma Healing
  • Target Group

  • Military
  • Para- Military
  • Law enforcement agents
  • Children
  • Young Persons
  • Women
  • General public
  • Intervention Strategies

  • Advocacy
  • Training / Capacity Building
  • Sensitizing and Awareness Campaigns
  • Counselling
  • Psychotherapy
  • Legal/Paralegal assistance
  • The above are achieve through the provision of free legal, paralegal and psychosocial services, workshops, seminars and conferences.

    Website: http://www.impactng.com

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