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In this inspiring episode of ACTPOD, Mr. Michael Showunmi, Founder of Raising Stars Africa, shares his remarkable journey of living with disability for over 20 years. From navigating challenges to embracing his uniqueness, Michael's story is proof that resilience and determination can overcome even the most daunting obstacles. His experience led him to start Raising Stars Africa, a nonprofit dedicated to changing the narrative about disability. In just 4 years, they have impacted over 7,000 children across Nigeria, and are striving for global impact. Click the link in our bio to listen to Michael's story and be part of the conversation!

The staggering reality of eye health worldwide is a pressing concern. Approximately 2.2 billion people suffer from various eye health issues, with limited access to essential care. However, amidst this challenge, inspiring stories of hope and transformation emerge. In this episode of ACTPod, Mrs Abimbola Ogundirahun, Country Manager VisionSpring Nigeria, shares inspiring stories alongside Mr. Ernest Eseka, a beneficiary of Vision Spring's life-changing initiatives. VisionSpring's achievements are remarkable. Over 400,000 individuals have received eyeglasses, restoring their vision and revitalizing their lives. ACT Foundation's partnership with the organization has also played a pivotal role in expanding its reach and impact.

Do you know that no matter how advanced or well-funded a sector is, it cannot achieve significant progress in addressing the multifaceted challenges of the African continent? In this episode, Dr. Igazeuma Okoroba, Group Head of Sustainability at Dangote Cement (Nigeria and Pan Africa), and Titilayo Oshodi, Special Adviser on Climate Change and Circular Economy to the Governor of Lagos state, shared practical ideas on effective collaboration between the social sector and the government, as well as the private sector. Hearing their personal experiences and invaluable advice on how to navigate the complexities of collaboration will truly revolutionize your social impact journey. Stream now.

Did you know that most nonprofits do not survive beyond 5-10 years due to poor structure and succession planning? In this episode, Oreva Atanya, Head of Sustainability at Lagos Business School, reveals the secret to nonprofit sustainability. Her expert analysis reveals how to incorporate a business model for long-term success and the power of institutionalizing nonprofits beyond passionate causes. Dive in!

In this episode, uncover the transformative power of education as our guest, May Oghenerukeme Asagba, a vibrant social impact leader, takes us on a journey to impacting thousands of children through education. As a young teenager, May conceived a vision for CAIN Africa after witnessing the challenge many children had with accessing quality education. At 21, she founded Catering for Africans in Need (CAIN), empowering over 10,000 underprivileged children across 10 African countries. In this inspiring episode, May shares her remarkable journey, practical advice, and life-changing stories.

From an unplanned advocate to a passionate champion of education, Folawe Omikunle shares her inspiring journey on ACTPod! As Executive Director of Teach for Nigeria, she has led the organization to impact over 300,000 students across 600 schools in Nigeria. In this episode, Folawe reveals the backstory behind this remarkable transformation and the lessons learned along the way.

What do you know about ESG? What do you know about the 'S' in ESG? In this episode, Oluwasoromidayo George, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Director, Coca-Cola Company, sheds lights on ESG practices and goals with specific focus on the 'Social' component for nonprofits and social impact. Learn ways to incorporate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and other social practices for sustainable development as ESG expert, Oluwasoromidayo George, shares from her wealth of knowledge and experience on the subject.

“The National Bureau of Statistics states that the unemployment rate of young people under the ages of 15-24 years was 7.2% in 2023”. In this episode, Mrs. Funmi Adeyemi, Chief Executive Officer, After-School Graduate Development Centre (AGDC), narrates the motivating story of AGDC and its mission to tackle unemployment in Nigeria through comprehensive job creation initiatives and skills empowerment for young people.

Statistics tell us that 1 in 4 girls will experience a case of gender violence before the age of 18. Tune in to our latest episode of ACTPOD, where we sit with Dr. Kemi DaSilva Ibru, the visionary behind the Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF). She shares the WARIF approach to breaking the culture of silence surrounding gender-based violence, from advocacy and education to collaboration with key stakeholders.

Did you know that over a billion people, that is approximately 15% of the world’s population, live with some form of disability? The Irede Foundation story introduces us to a journey of hope and resilience to change the lives of hundreds of persons living with disabilities. In this conversation, Crystal Chigbu, Executive Director, Irede Foundation, shares the Irede Foundation story, a journey of passion, drive, collaborations, challenges and successes, as they lift many children living with disabilities from adversity to triumph. Dive into this episode and get inspired. Leave a a comment and don't forget to share.