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Transforming Societal Norms: Ford Foundation Hosts West African Leaders

The Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice hosted a hybrid event, ‘Traditional, Religious, and Community Leaders Driving Meaningful Change,’ which brought together prominent leaders from West Africa to discuss the critical role

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March 26, 2025

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Foundations Launch New Collaborative Fund to Strengthen Democracy in West Africa

The Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Luminate, and Open Society Foundation have launched a $20 million West Africa Democracy Fund (WADF) to reimagine, renew and strengthen democracy across

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October 8, 2024

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Philanthropy Holds Great Benefits For African Diasporan Investors – Dr Ajim

Renowned physician in the field of internal and emergency medicine, Dr. Ayo Ajim, has highlighted the need for renewed commitment to investment in local philanthropy in Africa as part of efforts to

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September 3, 2024

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Ford Foundation Calls For Strategic Diaspora Philanthropy To Promote Sustainable Africa

The Ford Foundation Office of West Africa (OWA) in collaboration with PaTiTi Consulting, convened its first edition of the African Philanthropy Dialogues in London to discuss alternative approaches and strategies in addressing

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July 31, 2024

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Hope Is The Oxygen Of Democracy – Darren Walker

Reflecting on the system of governance in parts of Africa that has resulted in political instability, Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation said inequality is the enemy of democracy and dampens

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July 6, 2024

Energy Experts Call For People centre Approach To Energy Transition

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Energy Experts Call For People-centered Approach To Nigeria’s Energy Transition

The Africa Policy Research Institute in collaboration with the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Centre for Social Studies and Development Agenda with support from the Ford Foundation

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July 5, 2024

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‘No Justice Without Justice For People With Disabilities,’ – Darren Walker, Ford Foundation President

Nigeria passed the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act in 2018 after over a decade of advocacy and lobbying but six years into the implementation of the Act, disability rights groups

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June 29, 2024

Nigeria’s Youth Advocate Sustainable Democracy

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Nigeria’s Youths Advocate Sustainable Democracy

Young leaders drawn from across Nigeria have called for greater opportunities to be involved in the country’s democratic processes. At a convening organised by LEAP Africa with support from the Ford Foundation,

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June 29, 2024

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Lagos HNWI Welcome Ford Foundation President [Photos]

Nigerian Philanthropist and lawyer Gbenga Oyebode, and member Ford Foundation board of trustees, has hosted a welcome dinner in Lagos to honour Darren Walker, President of Ford Foundation

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May 23, 2024

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Ford Foundation Partners Foster Collaborative Solutions For Host Community Development Trusts Implementation In Nigeria

Ford Foundation civil society partners, with support from the Ford Foundation, have convened a pivotal meeting organised by Spaces for Change to address the pressing issue of Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs)

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May 2, 2024

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Transforming Societal Norms: Ford Foundation Hosts West African Leaders

Foundations Launch New Collaborative Fund to Strengthen Democracy in West Africa

Philanthropy Holds Great Benefits For African Diasporan Investors – Dr Ajim

Ford Foundation Calls For Strategic Diaspora Philanthropy To Promote Sustainable Africa

Hope Is The Oxygen Of Democracy – Darren Walker

Energy Experts Call For People-centered Approach To Nigeria’s Energy Transition

‘No Justice Without Justice For People With Disabilities,’ – Darren Walker, Ford Foundation President

Nigeria’s Youths Advocate Sustainable Democracy

Lagos HNWI Welcome Ford Foundation President [Photos]

Ford Foundation Partners Foster Collaborative Solutions For Host Community Development Trusts Implementation In Nigeria

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