About Us
Access Africa for Rights and Development Initiative (Access Africa) is a civil right, non-governmental, non-partisan and non-ethnic organization driven by a vision of “a better world: a world where everyone live with dignity and have equal opportunities to thrive sustainably in a pollution free environment”. We aim to make this a reality through our mission: “to strengthen capacities and catalyze partnerships”. By doing so, we aim to create a system change in governance at all level and also transform the agri-food to enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all. It was founded in 2015 but incorporated by the Corporate Affairs Commission in 2019 with the registration number: CAC/IT/NO 126615.
Our work goes beyond the implementation of impactful projects- together with government actors, and other partners- towards a deeper, more lasting change. We work towards systems transformation, and we make sure to build capacities for a long-lasting impact beyond project finalization.
We do that as team of non-partisan and detribalize colleagues, the vast majority of whom come from the background of activism. Our team is inspired by the transformational principles and objectives set out by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and we are committed to:
- An accountable governance with democratic principles
- Human Rights and freedom of the press
- Building resilient agri-food systems that deliver food security and adequate nutrition
In doing these, we aim to strengthen institutions, food security and effective governance within and across press freedom, agri-food, reducing gender equalities and human rights violations and barriers to social inclusion and enabling adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crisis.
We are committed to sharing our knowledge, expertise and experience with other actors- governmental, institutional, NGO, CSO, and private sector- as well as adopting and adapting from their experience and expertise. We will be proactive in communicating passionately, critically, and clearly about our work and our learning to build understanding and leverage impact and influence.
Aim
Access Africa aims to revolutionize the quality of life and accessibility for hundreds of thousands of displaced women, women who have lost livelihoods due to pollution or conflict. It hopes to be a model making organization where governance, education and justice fully are accessible to women and the youths.
Therefore, Access Africa intends to make it some issues to act in all sectors of life, in all the geo-political zones of Nigeria with special emphasis on the women in the Niger Delta to make rights and justice more accessible and inclusive for 100% of its population.
The organization promotes topic of accessibility and giving voice to women. Promoting legislation, raising awareness, web portals, complaint centers, accessibility trainings, accountability in education, and accessible culture
Access Africa promotes social and environmental justice. It bothers on how pollution impacts on women and the common citizens who depends more on the environment for their livelihood.
Access Africa aims to share its experience and knowledge regarding gender accessibility so that the government can learn and implement.
We invite you to partner with us to make Nigeria the most accessible country in the world.
Non-Government Organization
For over 7 years, Access Africa for Rights and Development Initiative (Access Africa) is a non-government organization with the aim of promoting accessibility and inclusion of women, youths and vulnerable Nigerians in the affairs of the nation; improving the quality of life of the populace.
Founded in 2015
7years of experience
Objectives
- To promote gender equality.
- To enhance gender justice.
- To promote accessibility of government programmes to rural dwellers/communities.
- To ensure that government programmes impact on the common people.
- To integrate perceived commoners and persons living with disability (PLWD) into the society.
- To promote environmental and social justice.
- To promote the establishment of fair, humane and pro-poor inclusive policies and practice in accordance with international human rights law.
Vision
A better world: a world where everyone lives with dignity and has equal opportunities to thrive sustainably in a pollution free environment.
Mission
To strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships.