https://www.spreaker.com/show/actpodenNon-ProfitCopyright ACT Foundationhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f81da6c9bad61f2dad73ab35a0b2bde.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/actpodWed, 27 Aug 2025 14:24:04 +0000ACT FoundationAfrica Business Radioinfo@africabusinessradio.comACTPod is the Podcast show of Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation aimed at providing a learning platform for development enthusiasts and telling the story and impact of the social sector in Africa.false2ed9a626-bd06-59ea-8c1b-8f051e16d024episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/redefining-masculinity-transforming-the-african-boy-child-narrative--67531048c3e6fe60-4e01-4ecc-b845-6c434c210ed8Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000ACT FoundationWhat does it truly mean to redefine masculinity in today’s Africa?In this insightful episode, we explore the evolving narrative of the African boy-child challenging stereotypes, reshaping perspectives, and building a healthier, more inclusive future...1759false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/driving-social-change-through-legal-innovation--67188948039418ad-816f-40eb-a46d-ec8cda81f750Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000ACT FoundationStartups don’t die from lack of funds, they die from chaos.Join the conversation as our guest, Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa, Corporate Commercial Attorney, shares insights on the real pitfalls startups face. From co-founder conflicts to the absence of...1670false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leveraging-media-for-impact--6675635140e386d0-5f84-4b6e-a1bd-4dba83f11ad1Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000ACT FoundationThe media can do more than inform — it can ignite change.In this episode, we uncover how nonprofits and social enterprises can build meaningful media partnerships to amplify their work, drive advocacy, and engage the public more deeply.Our guest,...1783false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learning-without-limits-the-destiny-trust-story--663274017a96b04f-5ebf-4097-84c2-2a2e8c596cdbThu, 29 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000ACT FoundationWhat happens when you bring education to the children the system could not cater to? In this powerful episode, we spotlight the inspiring work of Destiny Trust Foundation - changing the narrative for underserved kids from the heart of slum communities...1984false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-aid-funding-the-future--658085278d697ed0-f4a9-4d81-9ebf-9288205ff297Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000ACT FoundationWith US aid to Africa on the decline, the pressure is on for the continent to take charge of its development agenda. In this episode, Mosun Layode, Executive Director , African Philanthropy Forum explores what these funding cuts really mean, and why...2023false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/redefining-education-the-junior-achievement-nigeria-story--65160767f417cc68-1856-4280-9535-c96c3841e106Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000ACT FoundationEducation extends far beyond the classroom walls, and the level of exposure a person receives greatly influences their ability to dream big.However, the current state of our educational system leaves many at a disadvantage. To bridge this gap, Junior...1815false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/localising-philanthropy-a-sustainable-approach--645836571bfb7c14-c09c-4172-876c-b6c5e4abdf6dWed, 26 Feb 2025 11:34:06 +0000ACT FoundationIn this episode Adesuwa Ifedi, Senior Vice President, Heifer Africa, shares her remarkable journey, challenges, and successes in tackling hunger and poverty in Africa.She also shared expert insights on:▪Challenging the status quo for sustainable...1593false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-nonprofits-must-tell-their-stories--63998113ba9d2eff-9759-4988-9328-3fa8b024a7beWed, 29 Jan 2025 13:48:21 +0000ACT FoundationDo you know that reluctance to share stories of transformed lives and communities is not necessarily an act of nobility? In reality, storytelling and impact marketing are pivotal drivers of transformative progress that extends beyond individuals and...1874false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ability-in-disability--6304531838bb2a2d-bb97-44a3-b504-272501a4d9cfThu, 28 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000ACT FoundationIn this inspiring episode of ACTPOD, Mr. Michael Showunmi, Founder of Raising Stars Africa, shares his remarkable journey of living with disability for over 20 years. From navigating challenges to embracing his uniqueness, Michael's story is proof...1109false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vision-for-all-stories-of-hope-and-resilience--625550266cc7e86e-0263-461b-bb1d-785d98f26632Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:09:11 +0000ACT FoundationThe staggering reality of eye health worldwide is a pressing concern. Approximately 2.2 billion people suffer from various eye health issues, with limited access to essential care. However, amidst this challenge, inspiring stories of hope and...1640false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/collaboration-for-change--62126712 In this episode, Dr. Igazeuma Okoroba, Group Head of Sustainability at Dangote Cement (Nigeria and Pan Africa), and Titilayo Oshodi, Special Adviser on Climate Change and Circular Economy to the Governor of Lagos state, shared practical ideas on effective collaboration between the social sector and the government, as well as the private sector. Hearing their personal experiences and invaluable advice on how to navigate the complexities of collaboration will truly revolutionize your social impact journey.
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Stream now.]]>2020false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-non-profit-business-are-you-build-to-last--61198510a835a26a-2fb4-4e6a-8141-fd18fedf5dbbThu, 29 Aug 2024 12:19:08 +0000ACT FoundationDid you know that most nonprofits do not survive beyond 5-10 years due to poor structure and succession planning? In this episode, Oreva Atanya, Head of Sustainability at Lagos Business School, reveals the secret to nonprofit sustainability. Her...1632false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-a-difference-through-education-insights-from-a-changemaker-ii--60875620566a9021-a735-4bc4-8908-59aaf5ff463bWed, 31 Jul 2024 14:19:44 +0000ACT FoundationIn this episode, uncover the transformative power of education as our guest, May Oghenerukeme Asagba, a vibrant social impact leader, takes us on a journey to impacting thousands of children through education. As a young teenager, May conceived a...1946false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-a-difference-through-education-insights-from-a-changemaker--60530095c7b7503a-4f3b-47ab-92a4-259a15faad68Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:37:47 +0000ACT FoundationFrom an unplanned advocate to a passionate champion of education, Folawe Omikunle shares her inspiring journey on ACTPod! As Executive Director of Teach for Nigeria, she has led the organization to impact over 300,000 students across 600 schools in...2160false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sustainability-102-the-business-case-for-engaging-stakeholders--602221321022f7a0-1f80-4568-bc43-4533f2cc326dThu, 30 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000ACT FoundationWhat do you know about ESG? What do you know about the 'S' in ESG? In this episode, Oluwasoromidayo George, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Director, Coca-Cola Company, sheds lights on ESG practices and goals with specific focus on the 'Social'...2275false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harnessing-innovation-empowering-youth-entrepreneurs-in-africa--596338790808c2a3-6caa-4d7f-b20e-4013c2d000c1Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0000ACT Foundation“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),...1552false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-the-culture-of-silence-the-warif-story--59192063b6c31ac7-166d-4194-9754-541ea6078eb9Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000ACT FoundationStatistics 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...1942false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-adversity-to-triumph-the-irede-foundation-story--588777887e5d95f8-37c1-40d7-a297-2e395438aa32Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:30:00 +0000ACT FoundationDid 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...1648false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nurturing-the-next-generation-of-female-tech-experts--5851485447550821-65c1-48ae-8fbf-dc56cd339b66Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000ACT FoundationIn 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...2262false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mobilizing-for-social-change-the-lagos-foodbank-story--57848099011e0fd6-8280-4524-989a-02a4f3ac6bf0Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000ACT FoundationDid 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...1910false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-of-philanthropy-teens-leading-the-way--575890252ec8ae88-8484-49ca-8f94-245444dc35bcTue, 31 Oct 2023 14:30:00 +0000ACT FoundationIn 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...1457false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tackling-cancer-care-in-africa--57589036182e7167-0b2c-46bf-b33a-161a04e7b9e8Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:55:50 +0000ACT FoundationDid 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...2075falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sustainability-101-how-it-affects-communities-in-africa--5758904696f1ba3a-8fae-41f0-9422-6f5d1721123fFri, 28 Jul 2023 16:43:04 +0000ACT FoundationSustainability 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...1887falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/innovative-funding-for-grassroots-the-chessinslums-story--57589065e129c30b-decf-4f09-8ec2-2c4a43f1137fFri, 30 Jun 2023 07:28:29 +0000ACT FoundationThe 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...2080falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/running-a-sustainable-non-profit-act-foundation-s-non-profit-guidebook-review--57589026a88e0f73-1dfa-4319-838b-b072d23f130cWed, 31 May 2023 12:27:47 +0000ACT FoundationIn 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...1880falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/driving-systematic-change-in-africa--575890300fc53188-bc8c-4213-bbf7-99f8531999aaThu, 27 Apr 2023 11:35:18 +0000ACT FoundationIn Episode 11, Mr. Conor Brosnan highlights some of the drivers of systematic changes in Africa, citing practical examples from his Foundation's work and presence in Africa. He emphasized on the importance of trust in non profit collaboration. Mr....1853falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-of-african-philanthropy--57589048600e2f2a-3dbe-42e4-af76-17aaa8922b94Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:54:57 +0000ACT FoundationIn this episode of ACTPOD Ms. Zouera Youssoufou shares with us the state of philanthropy in Africa and how it has contributed to the continent's economic development. She emphasizes the need for Africans to come to Africa's aid and shares insights on...2063falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/impacting-africa-for-good--5758903406ab0022-b722-4526-ac4b-4bf15b2f68c6Thu, 23 Feb 2023 08:27:15 +0000ACT FoundationDid you know that giving in Africa by Africans tripled during the Covid -19 pandemic? In this Episode of ACTPod, we had a chat with Mosun Layode, a development professional with two decades of experience in international development and nonprofit...2013falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-resilience-in-the-face-of-change--57589062e81e677b-20b3-48f8-ae3d-e456818a7a73Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:49:07 +0000ACT FoundationIn this episode, Foluso provides helpful tips for leading teams successfully, surmounting challenges and maintaining grit in the advent of disruption.1671falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/changemakers-series-with-dr-abosede-lewu--57589042cd63cc3a-e159-4e43-96ed-d8bcae636416Mon, 12 Dec 2022 06:40:24 +0000ACT FoundationDr. Abosede Lewu, a consultant obstetrician and gynecologist and also founder of the Girlsaide Initiative, appears on this episode of ACTPod titled "Changemakers Series" with Dr. Abosede Lewu as she speaks on her organization's interventions with...1733falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/changemakers-series-with-temitope-okunnu--57589069a7df9150-a3c8-49a2-ae04-18b48a4d2ea7Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:08:50 +0000ACT FoundationMs Temitope Okunnu, Founder of FABE International Foundation, appears on this episode of ACTPod titled "Changemakers Series with Temitope Okunnu" In this episode, she talks about how her organization focuses on experiential advocacy that exposes one...1836falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/supporting-the-next-generation-of-front-runners--57589072072017ac-fd3c-4084-bee3-67d2c93439f0Fri, 26 Aug 2022 07:53:14 +0000ACT FoundationMr. Gbenga Sesan, Executive Director of the Paradigm Initiative, appears on this episode of ACTPod titled "Supporting the Next Generation of Frontrunners." In this episode, he talks about his experiences connecting African youths with digital...2500falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/positioning-for-visibility--575890451b05eb97-8359-4246-a3e1-94bda9e4e838Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:57:55 +0000ACT FoundationDr. Glory Edozien, LinkedIn Visibility Coach and Thought Leadership Expert, appears on this episode of ACTPod to discuss why organizations need to be visible and effective strategies for organizations to boost visibility for their work.886falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/changemakers-series-with-michael-ajayi--57589050a71d7646-f02d-47db-a4d8-ed3c2b96fdb4Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:25:38 +0000ACT FoundationThe third episode of ACTPod features Mr Michael Ajayi, Country Director of Enactus Nigeria who has done phenomenally well in his sphere of influence through his leadership and entrepreneurship development program for undergraduates. He tells his story...2104falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dispelling-the-myths-around-non-profits--5758905526af0c13-f725-45bb-ae36-b29f2291141aThu, 26 May 2022 12:28:07 +0000ACT FoundationThe second episode of ACTPod features Mr Oluseyi Oyebisi, Executive Director, Nigeria Network of NGOs, as he sheds light on the myths around running non-profits and the existing untapped opportunities.1677falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/act-foundation-the-journey-of-philanthropy--575890667ed59509-8807-4dd5-a834-da19b0f2ee28Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:00:17 +0000ACT FoundationThis is the maiden edition of ACTPod, the Podcast show of Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation aimed at providing a learning platform for development enthusiasts and telling the story and impact of the social sector in Africa.ACT Foundation, The Journey...1857falsefull