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KIND Implimenting Project for Enhancement of Cassava Processing in Yewa North Local Government Area in Ogun State

09.15.17

KIND has worked extensively on various projects in Ogun State amongst which are Sagamu, Ijebu Ode and Abeokuta South LGAs. In 2012, we ran a CommunityEngagement and Public Participation Project titled Bridging the Gap between Governance and Citizens. The project was funded by the Social Development of Civil Society Fund of the WorldBank. Also, in 2014 and 2015, KIND constructed a school building and other facilities in Ojijo Sagamu, funded by the Japanese Embassy which will be commissioned on March 3, 2016 in Ogun state. While KIND has not worked in Owode-ketu community before, in preparation of this project, the organisation’s staff has met with the resident farmers in the community who described their urgent need for cassava processing machines to meet market
demand, to achieve high quality production/processing and improve their labour productivity.

KIND objective is to help the rural women of Owode-ketu community to improve on the processing of their cassava produce by empowering them with modern machineries for processing of  cassava into fine and sand-free garri produce across the cassava to garri spectrum of the value chain.

The KIND initiative on cassava processing plant is for the community-based farmers of Owode-Ketu community in Yewa North Local Government Area. This Project will involve mainly the small-scale cassava farmers to improve on their postharvest farm handling which is mainly of the women section of making garri. There is lack of Garri (cassava) processing machinery in Owode-Ketu in Yewa north local government area. The project is related to procurement of cassava machineries for high quality and large quantity garri to enhance the contribution of cassava production and processing technologies to sustainable improvements in terms food security, incomes and livelihoods of the farmers of Owode-ketu community across the cassava sector markers and processors.

Yewa north LGA in Ogun state has the highest number of cassava farmers and Owode -ketu community in Yewa north LGA are regarded as family farmers because they are predominantly cassava farmers and they carefully manage their lands to sustain remarkably good levels of cassava productivity in spite of having less access to productive resources such as agricultural inputs and support for processing their cassava into high quality produce to yield a better income and livelihood. They sell to formal and informal marketers either as raw tubers or processed to garri, fufu, or lafu (white flour) which are done on a small scale. However, Nigeria government has  begun to realise the huge potential for the cassava plant as a driver of rural development. The market for cassava for commercial and industrial uses has started to grow. Its root starch is now in high demand from food and beverage companies for bread and beer production. It can also be used in plywood and pharmaceuticals, as well as feedstock for the production of ethanol
biofuel. The cassava farmers in Owode-ketu are able to sell their goods because of their nearest to neighboring towns, local markets and cities like Lagos.

The processing activities of small scale farming especially by the rural women in Owode-ketu community on farm postharvest handling of cassava processor (Garri grating, washing and frying) is seriously affected because of limited access to resources for processing their cassava produce into final stage of the production. Currently, farmers still produce the garri in a traditional way and thus incur high postharvest losses in spite of intensive application of labour.

The comments of the famers interviewed in the study area on processing cassava revealed that at least 60% of cassava is always lost in the production of garri processing because of farm postharvest handling and peeling of cassava by small scale rural women farmers is done traditionally by chipping the cassava manually and drying, which still takes place on the floor in corners of some homes or along roads, which in most cases leads to dirty production and loss of money due to rejection by buyers and sometimes the garri produced can have chronic toxicity, which is a threat to food security in the community, the nation and for industrial users.

Total number of direct beneficiaries: Over 1000 female cassava farmers. the cassava female farmers of Owode-ketu would greatly benefit from this project directly because, the construction and procurement of the facility and machinery will lead to increased incomes and better livelihoods for many cassava farmers as their cassava tubers will be processed to garri in a facility that is accessible and at a competitive rate. The cassava processing centre is expected to add value to these women who will now have the opportunity to capture more value through the enhanced quality and increased quantity of their product (garri). The centre will also facilitate market linkages for small-scale farmers, leading along with the increased quality and quantity of their product, to increased revenues. Lastly, farmers will be able to benefit from better working conditions for the labour force which is largely
composed of women.

The project goes towards the achievement of at least seven of the goals. It would reduce poverty (goal 1) by increasing incomes earned by farmers who would be selling better quality processed garri; it would reduce hunger (goal 2) by increasing the quantity of the popular food item; it would contribute to gender equality and the empowerment of women (goal 5) because the project instead the productivity of women farmers and reduces their time poverty as it relies on time saving technologies; it increases access to affordable and reliable modern energy (goal7) because of the technologies it will offer is a generator that will serve as a reliable source of energy when the national grid fails; it will promote inclusive economic growth and event work (goal 8) and ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (goal 12) for the same reasons mentioned for goal 5; and by securing the development assistance of the Japanese government and people to implement the project, it contributes to goal 17.

Pamela Braide, a director of KIND receiving the Project Contract from Head of Japanese Embassy

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Picture taken on at the signing ceremony

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KIND Head of operations addressing the meeting

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Erinpa Owode-Ketu Women Association at the meeting

Erinpa Owode-Ketu Women Association at the meeting

Meeting after the signing ceremony to inform the Yewa North LGA of the starting of the project.

Meeting after the signing ceremony to inform the Yewa North LGA of the starting of the project.

ODA signboard

ODA signboard

Foundation construction

Foundation construction

Front view of the building

Front view of the building

Back view of the Building and septic tank

Back view of the Building and septic tank

Vibrating sifter machine

Vibrating sifter machine

Presser machine

Garri presser machine.

Cassava stainless grating machine

Cassava stainless grating machine.

Gari Frying machine

Gari Frying machine

KIND marches with the Movement Against Corruption in Lagos (photos)

09.05.17

At the press conference held at the KIND office by the Movement Against Corruption (MAC) it was explained that it is a coalition of over 35 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Activists in Nigeria, established with a clear mandate to develop and execute practical strategies geared towards the prevention and eradication of all forms of corrupt practices and abuse of power, in both the public and private sectors of our country.
In achieving this patriotic objective, the MAC is determined to sensitize Nigerians on the immediate need to possess ownership  of the war against  corruption  in the country,  by getting involved in its  advocacy, and educate each other on the cancerous effect of corruption on our polity.
In actualizing our ambition of leading this crusade against corruption in our country, we have resolved to reject any form of policy or  legislation from any tier or arm of the government, aimed at encouraging acts of corruption, particularly those designed to shield corrupt elements, and giving amnesty to those indicted for corrupt practices.
We are also determined to mobilise Nigerians  to demand judicial accountability by campaigning against the increasingly slow pace of action of the judiciary in the prosecution of corruption  related cases, across various courts in Nigeria.
MAC, as part of its effort, shall encourage the sponsorship of legislations that will strengthen the various anti-corruption agencies in the country, while also rejecting any attempt, particularly from the  National Assembly, at foot-dragging in making legislations  aimed at strengthening the fight against corruption. We shall be giving specifics on these legislative manoeuvres subsequently.
We therefore wish to state, that as child of necessity, MAC will galvanise the Nigerian people towards an efficient anti-corruption campaign through rallies, protests, sensitisation, workshops and other forms of civic and democratic engagement.
This Movement is birthed in response to the imperative for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the Nigerian people, to have a common, formidable and organised platform through which they can frontally confront the cancer of corruption which has bedevilled Nigeria for decades.
We hereby want to intimate the general public that as
part of our  action plans, we shall be holding a march  against corruption with the theme ‘’RED CARD AGAINST CORRUPTION’’ on the 30th day of  August ,2017 in Lagos and  Abuja. And today, marks the beginning of our 10day- countdown, to this historic march against corruption in our country.The  countdown period shall be used to sensitize Nigerians ahead of the scheduled August 30th date, of the rallies in Lagos and Abuja.
The Lagos rally shall take-off from Ikeja under bridge by 7.30am while that of Abuja shall take – off from Unity Fountain simultaneously. This shall be followed by similar marches across cities in the country, at later dates, to be announced soon by MAC.
Below are pictures from the march:
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KIND Nigeria joins EFCC on March Against Corruption (MAC)

08.17.17

KIND Nigeria has teamed up with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a programme called the March against Corruption (MAC)

OBJECTIVES

To sensitize Nigerians, on the need to claim ownership  of the War against  corruption  in the country,  by getting Involved in the advocacy.

To reject any form of Legislation aimed at giving amnesty to those indicted for corruption.

To protest slow pace of action of the judiciary in corruption  related cases.

To Reject the National Assembly foot-dragging in passing bills aimed at strengthening the fight against corruption.

To put an immediate stop to the phenomenon of double pension enjoyed by Ex. Governor and other public officers.

Demand the publication of names of those who have been indicted including record of their loots.

A declaration of support for all anti-corruption agencies.

ACTION PLAN

A vigorous launch of the Red Flag Campaign on Social Media including: Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter Snapchat, tumblr, blogger, foursquare, Linkedin, etc.

Press Conference

A Press Conference to announce to the general public details and Programmes involved in the March against corruption and to use the Press Conference as a medium to reach out to Nigerians and mobilize them in their Tens and Thousands.

TIME TABLE FOR PROPOSED ACTION

MONDAY, AUGUST 7
Social Media Launch

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8
Press Conference to unveil  group’s  identity  and programs.

THURSDAY AUGUST 10,
Mass Movement Against Corruption in Lagos,  to terminate at the Lagos State House of Assembly.

Media Appearances including: TV bulletin programmes  and Radio Talk shows

This will serve as an avenue of reaching out,  to a wider section of Nigerians,  particularly  the religious organizations.

SATURDAY AUGUST 12
Media Boost / Review of Action

PROGRAMME CHECKLIST
Meetings
Media Mobilization
Social Media Team
Transport
T-Shirts, Flags
Placards
Public Address System
Prints (Flags, Bandana, Handbills, T-Shirts, Backdrops, Roll Up Banners, Posters).

Join us on Twitter to march against corruption.

Vital Voices Network: 5 funding and grant opportunities for 2017

08.17.17

Vital Voices recently announced 3 huge funding and grant opportunities. Here they are:
(1)    Investing in Your Big Idea: We encourage women who want to take on a bold new project, launch a new initiative, want to grow their impact or their own personal leadership, or have a collaboration idea with a fellow VV100 Member, to apply.
Vital Voices and Johnson & Johnson will work with ten VV100 women leaders who will receive intensive, individualized support; the most prominent element being year-long mentorship from senior Johnson & Johnson executives, as well as access to Johnson & Johnson company expertise.
PLEASE NOTE, you can already have begun doing this work but need further support. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO START A NEW PROJECT. This program will take place in November, 2017 in New York/New Jersey. For more details about the program please follow this link. Applications are due no later than AUGUST 31st.
(2)    Crowdsourced Capacity Building/Skills Based Training: We will convene 10-15 VV100 women leaders for a capacity building and networking program from October 8th – 12th in Brazil.
Network members interested in participating are asked to submit a proposal outlining the purpose and theme of the gathering in collaboration with AT LEAST ONE other network member.
We encourage you to be creative. Do you want skills based training in a particular area, do you want to build a cohort within VV100 around a specific issue are area or region?
We want your ideas and we want you to collaborate! PLEASE NOTE, this application is NOT intensive. We are looking for proposals that outline an idea or a concept.
You DO NOT need to create an entire program, agenda or curriculum. Johnson & Johnson will work closely with Vital Voices to engage experts at every level of the company from across the globe to provide expertise and support. For more details about the program please follow this link. Applications are due no later than AUGUST 31st.
(3)    Partner on a Proposal to NoVo Foundation: The NoVo Foundation has announced The Radical Hope Fund, an opportunity to fund creative ideas to solve critical challenges around injustice and systems breakdowns, with a focus on women and girls, and other marginalized communities.
Vital Voices will be submitting a proposal to build programming to support VV100 and the Global Leadership Network. We would love to do this WITH you!
If you have an idea for a project or initiative in your community with which you could partner with Vital Voices and/or the Network, please send it to us.
We obviously cannot promise that we can include everything but we will try our hardest to create broad categories of support to include as many as possible. Please see below for a list of areas of focus from NoVo Foundation.
·         Bringing communities together for cross-issue, cross-sectoral organizing that centers feminist leadership, including but not limited to policy advocacy campaigns
·         Global solidarity and transnational movement-building connecting issues and movements that are aligned in their purpose and vision
·         Leveraging the power of media, culture, and the arts to engage in storytelling and share ideas, moving hearts and minds for change, including creating new strategic platforms and collaboration between artists/culture-makers and movement organizations
·         Seeding experiments in building new structures and systems to propel us into a world that is oriented around interdependence, mutuality, and love rather than domination and extraction, with an emphasis on cultivating local, community-driven solutions
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR IDEA TO VITAL VOICES BY SEPTEMBER 4th. Please submit answers to the following questions to LaurenWollack@vitalvoices.org.
Please keep in mind the overall application is meant to be a concept note. We want your big idea and the concept for execution.
You do NOT need to submit a long, detailed proposal to VV. Each of your answers can be up to 200 words long. 
 
·         Name, country, organization you would use to implement project
·         Executive summary of your idea
·         Goals and intended outcomes
·         What challenges currently exist that makes this critical:
·         How long the project/initiative would last (up to 5 years)
·         General milestones
·         How VV and/or the Network would be involved and support.
·         Budget (broken down by year)
(4)    Network Leadership: Vital Voices will send applications to become a leader of the Global Leadership Network to represent issue areas, regions, technical Network needs and more. These leaders will be tasked with identifying needs, engaging the Global Leadership Network, strategizing with Vital Voices and more. In Spring/Summer, 2018, we will gather these Network Leaders to strategize the future of the VV Network. MORE TO COME SOON.
(5)    Ongoing Individual Support: Beyond the above programs, we will also offer individual support to each of you throughout the year. Each of you will be assigned a POC who will connect you to opportunities that advance your top goals for the next year. A member of the ISI team will reach out to you soon to discuss next steps around providing individual support. We are currently working with Johnson & Johnson to create opportunities for VV100 to seek needs-based support for personal and/or professional growth, organizational capacity and technical support. Johnson & Johnson is a global company with over 100,000 employees. They have expertise in every region of the world across sectors and industries. We are thrilled that they are opening up the company and all it has to offer to you as a core component of their employee engagement strategy.
 If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Vital Voices

KIND Youth beneficiaries march with WARDC and Purple Nigeria on IWD 2017

06.22.17

Beneficiaries of KIND leadership programmes in universities and polytechnics around Lagos joined Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) and Purple Nigeria on a road walk for the International Women’s Day, March 8, 2017.

They marched from Ikeja Under Bridge to Lagos State Government House to discuss issues of concern affecting women in the state in commemoration of International Women’s Day but were disappointed when Governor Akinwumi Ambode did not meet with them.

March 8 of every year was set aside by the United Nations (UN) as international women’s day, to celebrate achievements of women all over the world. It is also a day to draw global attention to issue of rights of women.
At Alausa, the seat of power in Lagos, the women were stopped at the gate leading to the governor’s office by security operatives and, after waiting for an hour, marched to the House of Assembly to see Speaker Mudashiru Obasa.
Below are some pictures:
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KIND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME IN UNIVERSITIES AND POLYTECHNICS

06.22.17

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME IN UNIVERSITIES AND POLYTECHNICS

In partnership with the UK Department for International Development (DFID) through Voices for Change (now Purple) KIND was able to improve the Leadership, Decision making and Life-Skills competencies of adolescent boys and girls between the ages of 16 – 25 in University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH).

We employed the use of interactive virtual and physical platforms, referred to as ‘safe spaces’ in the school training. Over 450 young people have benefited from the leadership development programme in both schools and we are still in the process of training more.

 

PICTURE OF THE TRAINED STUDENTS:

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Students on the programme’s impact

Buki Temitope, one trained female student said ‘The training has helped me to develop my leadership skill and made me more assertive’

Oyewunmi Waliu, one of the trained boys said ‘The training made me understand the true meaning of Gender and gender equality and also know how to convince my colleagues not to practice violence against women’

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