24 APR 2024 · “The National Bureau of Statistics states that the unemployment rate of young people under the ages of 15-24 years was 7.2% in 2023”. In this episode, Mrs. Funmi Adeyemi, Chief Executive Officer, After-School Graduate Development Centre (AGDC), narrates the motivating story of AGDC and its mission to tackle unemployment in Nigeria through comprehensive job creation initiatives and skills empowerment for young people.

27 MAR 2024 · Statistics tell us that 1 in 4 girls will experience a case of gender violence before the age of 18. Tune in to our latest episode of ACTPOD, where we sit with Dr. Kemi DaSilva Ibru, the visionary behind the Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF). She shares the WARIF approach to breaking the culture of silence surrounding gender-based violence, from advocacy and education to collaboration with key stakeholders.

29 FEB 2024 · Did you know that over a billion people, that is approximately 15% of the world’s population, live with some form of disability? The Irede Foundation story introduces us to a journey of hope and resilience to change the lives of hundreds of persons living with disabilities. In this conversation, Crystal Chigbu, Executive Director, Irede Foundation, shares the Irede Foundation story, a journey of passion, drive, collaborations, challenges and successes, as they lift many children living with disabilities from adversity to triumph. Dive into this episode and get inspired. Leave a a comment and don't forget to share.

31 JAN 2024 · In this episode, we dive into the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (WTEC) story of change and impact in Africa. Oreoluwa Lesi, ED/Founder, WTEC, shares with us her groundbreaking adventure in the tech space over the last 20 years; from the difficulties she has conquered to the important lessons she has gathered along the way. Get ready to be inspired!

29 NOV 2023 · Did you know that 37 percent of children in Nigeria, equivalent to 6 million children, suffer from chronic malnutrition or low weight?Our guest Michael Sunbola, the founder of Lagos Food Bank Initiative, a non-profit organization that provides food and nutrition support to vulnerable people in Nigeria, shares with us how Lagos Food Bank started in 2015 with a vision to end hunger and malnutrition in Africa's most populous city, the challenges and opportunities experienced. Get ready to be inspired by amazing stories of transformation and empowerment from the beneficiaries of Lagos Food Bank.

31 OCT 2023 · In this special episode, ACTPod featured two youngsters, each a trailblazer in their own right. Ayomide Akran, CEO of Pink Diva Organization and Amarachi Nwuneli - Founder, of Preserve Our Roots both had a chat with us about their remarkable journeys, from the challenges they have surmounted to the invaluable lessons they have learned through philanthropy. Join us as we unravel the narratives of resilience, resourcefulness, and unwavering commitment to social change.

31 AUG 2023 · Did you know that Nigeria currently has only 85 Oncologists? "With 125,000 new Cancer cases every year, it is evident that Nigeria is not covered by Oncologists and the way to bridge the Cancer Care gap is to employ innovative strategies, using technology" - Dr Omolola Salako. In this episode, our guests Dr Omolola Salako and Gloria Okwu speak about their mission to improve access to cancer care and the innovative strategies they employ to bring this into fruition. Dr Omolola Salako is a Clinical Oncologist and Founder of Sebeccly Cancer care, a non-profit that provides cancer information service and cancer screening. Gloria Okwu is a Breast Cancer survivor and Programme Coordinator at Project Pink Blue, a cancer organization engaged in cancer awareness, free cancer screenings, support to people battling with cancer, patient navigation, advocacy, fundraising for cancer patients, cancer research, oncology training and psychological support.

28 JUL 2023 · Sustainability is the heartbeat of social impact!In this new season, Ini Abimbola, CEO of Thistle Praxis Consulting Limited unpacks the components and importance of sustainability, the fundamentals of ESG and key strategies for ensuring that organizations remain sustainable. She also sheds light on the impact of social sector leaders on Africa's development.

30 JUN 2023 · The Chess in Slums story is very inspiring. From the circumstances that birthed the idea to the innovative projects and impact, this episode highlights the impact of innovative funding for local philanthropy, spotlighting Chess in Slums Africa. Tunde Onakoya is a Nigerian National Chess Master and coach who founded Chess in Slums Africa in 2017. He is driven by the conviction that chess can serve as a powerful educational tool to improve young lives and foster a new generation of intellectuals, even among underprivileged communities.

31 MAY 2023 · In this new and exciting episode of our Podcast, the CEO of Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation, Osayi Alile, shares with us a review of the book series published by ACT Foundation – The Non-profit Guidebook Series. She highlights some of the secrets of building a successful non-profit, the associated challenges of running nonprofit and proactive ways to deal with them. She also discusses the importance of branding, building new partnerships and collaboration and so on. Osayi Alile is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), ACT Foundation a grant-making non-profit organisation that provides funding to social sector organisations focused in the areas of Health, Entrepreneurship, Environment and Leadership.