Voice Nigeria Linking and Learning Facilitation
Cognito Studios and Network of Incubators and Innovators in Nigeria (NINE) formed a consortium to support Linking and Learning of Voice in Nigeria. We are creating a platform to connect all Voice grantees in Nigeria, support their learning journey and provide a safe space for networking, sharing and documenting their learning journey.
To achieve this, we are co-creating innovative approaches with grantees to develop customised tools and coaching plans that meet their respective needs. Also we are creating digital Linking and Learning platforms to promote knowledge management, promote innovative ideas of grantees, promote their publications, as well as amplify their impact and coordinate Voice communities of practice.
News and Updates
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Linking and Learning Inception Event
On Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15 September 2021, Voice Nigeria Linking and Learning (L&L) facilitators, Cognito and NINE, held its first linking and learning event in Zuma Rock Resort, Tafa, Niger State. There were 50 participants in attendance consisting of the Voice Nigeria team, Voice Grantees, as well as the Cognito and NINE team.
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Voice Communities of Practice
The communities of practice brings Grantees working together in specific areas of interest together to promote sharing of knowledge, experiences and find solutions to common problems encountered as they carry out their work. There are currently 6 CoPs.
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Profiles of Voice Nigeria Grantees
A total of 15 Grantees are being supported by Voice Nigeria to implement different projects affecting youths, persons with disability, women and other vulnerable Nigerians. The Voice Nigeria is supported by Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, OXFAM and Hivos People Unlimited.
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3rd Linking and Learning Workshop - Lekki, Lagos
A Linking and Learning workshop was convened for the third time for the current group of Voice grantees, facilitated by Cognito and Nine. Voice funds civil society groups (grantees) that work to improve the lives of Rightsholders - Women facing exploitation, abuse and/or violence, People with disabilities, LGBTI people, Indigenous people and ethnic minorities, Vulnerable elderly and youth.
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Bringing Elderly Care to the Forefront in Nigeria.
The Community of Practice on Elderly supported by Voice Nigeria carried out a cross-sectional study between November and December 2021 to identify the level of awareness of the needs and challenges of the elderly population in Nigeria with sampling sites across 17 states in the country. The report of the research is now available on the Voice Naija Platform.
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Building Capacity and Support for the Care of the Elderly In Nigeria.
The Voice Elderly Community of Practice carried out a “Growth Clinic Workshop” to build the capacities of its members in various aspects of their work with the elderly population in Nigeria.
A key outcome of this two-day meeting was the development of a learning document on elderly care, to serve as a guide for the Community of Practice, sharing best practices for managing the elderly in our modern world.