Submitted by rotimi adesanya on 30 September, 2010 - 00:03
Better life medical mission(BLM) is a non-profit; faith based non-governmental organization with the mission of providing through voluntary efforts, qualitative and quantitative healthcare and hope to the poor and less privileged in rural areas of Africa.
Submitted by Oreoluwa Somolu on 11 May, 2009 - 13:25
Submitted by Tobias Eigen on 3 April, 2008 - 17:58
Via Bill Minter of AfricaFocus.org (member profile), I received the following inquiry from a filmmaker in London looking to do an interesting documentary about slums in Lagos. I sent it on directly to members in Lagos and received quite a few responses. I also thought it might be worthwhile sharing it on the blog so that others can see it. Please get in touch with Cat at Keo Films directly if you have any useful information or insights, or are interested in getting involved in the project.
Submitted by Sokari Ekine on 27 March, 2008 - 18:17
Submitted by Sokari Ekine on 20 February, 2008 - 19:17
Nigerian Technologist and Social Entrepreneur, Gbenga Sesun reports on the Ajegunle Project set up to create entrepreneurship opportunities using ICTs in one of Lagos's slums with a population of some 3 million people.
The vision of Ajegunle.org is: “[a] new Ajegunle, transformed through the application of Information Communications Technology and Entrepreneurship opportunities; creating role models that will drive socio-economic development in the underserved community.” While the overall objective of the project is to create better livelihoods through ICT opportunities, the project’s specific objectives include capacity building for 25 trainees every quarter. These youth are equipped with ICT and entrepreneurship skills which they pass on to other youth, along with the opportunity to start their own businesses. Three of our trainees have earned the opportunity to intern with the Trade and Investment division of the UK Deputy High Commission in Lagos while another three will soon resume at Afrinvest West Africa.... Continued..........
