Our Past Projects
OUR PAST ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS
HEALTH
Ø IMPAKT NIGERIA collaborated with Cross Rivers State Government (Roll back malaria section) to provide free medical services (malaria, urinalysis, random blood sugar)/test in two local government areas of Cross Rivers State (Boki and Yala).
All in all 19 communities were visited which includes:
Ntamante, Nkim, Nfom, Okundi, Katchuan 1 and 2 Irruan, Kakwagom, Bansan, Okuku, Alifokpa, Ugaga, Okpoma, Echumofana.
Over 3264 persons benefitted from the projects and they all went home with Drugs which was given as a prescription from the Pharmacist. Reports were compiled to show the prevalence of malaria, diabetes, schistosomiasis in both local government areas. The project lasted for several months: September 2010 to May 2011 (Please see appendix 1 and 2 for pictures).
EDUCATION
Ø IMPAKT NIGERIA collaborated with Kano Educational Resource Department (KERD), CFAO NIPEN (makers of Bic Biro), Kano State and Cadbury Nigeria Plc, Kano State branch to Organize Quiz Competitions, which cut across several schools in Kano state.
The Partnership, which was first of its kind with KERD, was attended by several secondary schools and produced a winner and 2 Runner up who went home with Educational Materials from Cadbury Nig Plc and CFAO NIPEN in addition with Cadbury Products and others. (Please see appendix 3 for pictures).
Ø In a bit to achieve our Education for All Project and support schools, we were moved to renovate Chris Model Secondary School, Nfom in Cross River State and we provided Stationeries to facilitate learning to 6 (six) Secondary schools in Kano State through the Support of CFAO NIPEN and other well meaningful Individuals.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
- We were surprised and moved at the state of water level of filin Chiranchi people of Gwale Local Govt., Kano State who suffered from Water-borne disease due to their poor water system “Why should people die or spend their hard earned money on hospital bills because of water-related disease when efforts can be made to prevent it”
The acute need of so many disadvantaged Filin Chiranchi people provoked us to take steps beyond just wishing them well, this resulted in providing them a Hand Pump Borehole which benefitted over 500 people. (Please see appendix 4 for pictures).
CAPACITY BUILDING
To alleviate the poverty level of the rural community of Kano State, some Secondary school students (Year 12 students) were trained in different vocational so as to cater for themselves after school in case they decide they are not going into University. We believe in, “Empower a woman, empower a Nation”
MDG CAPACITY TRAINING
In consonance with the Millennium Development Goals (MDG), the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS) and the needs for information flow on these policies, some of our members were trained as Development knowledge facilitators (DKFS) and in return, we were mandated to train other young people in schools and community.
We had trainings in Kano State and Cross River simultaneously and each of the training class we had with the students each week focused on knowledge sharing on MDGs and NEEDS, which was tailored towards making life better.
In our trainings, we used real life and every day happenings since the issues at stake are real life applications and for the sake of effective training.
The Primary method of teaching used for trainings includes discussion, brainstorming, filmshows, case study. The first day training started with registration and followed by pre-test.
We explained all the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs), how the MDGs came into existence and also linked it with NEEDS which are both aimed at solving humanity problem.
CORE VALUES/ ETHOS.
- Action-oriented, problem solving as opposed to theorizing or lip service
- Excellence
- Professionalism
- Innovative
- Adaptive/flexible.
- A holistic approach to development; rather than atomistic type.
- Partnership as opposed to being subservient to stakeholders.
- Flexibility to adopt new techniques and participatory approach towards development.
OPERATIONAL BASE:
Our members are all over the country and we work effectively even when we need to travel to a state to accomplish a Project.
IMPAKT NIGERIA is a new NGO and we have just been able to work in 3 states: Cross River, Kano and Lagos state. We hope to spread our tentacles to different parts of the country.
AREA OF EXPERTISE WITH CONCRETE EXAMPLE OF BEST PRACTICES TO SHOW
Action oriented researches for development.
Direct intervention projects.
Community development.
Poverty Alleviation Strategies (PAS)
HIV/AIDS Education and Communication
Participatory Training and projects
