WHO WE ARE
AFRICAN PHILANTHROPISTS ORGANIZATION (APO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering marginalized children, women, and youth through sustainable education, advocacy, leadership training, and mentorship programs.
OUR IMPACT
We’ve put in place mechanisms to openly action matters .leading researchers work with us and we use their expertise to think about and understand our reach. By bring about long lasting change, We increase our influence.
Our Mission
To advocate and protect youths and women of their rights through SRHR, gender-based, domestic violence and climate change in the society
To increase demand for and access to quality sexual and reproductive health(SRH)
Our Vision
To live in a peaceful, healthier environment for the youths and women to enjoy social, political, cultural, economic, reproductive health rights and their personal values in the society
OUR IMPACT
WHO WE ARE
AFRICAN PHILANTHROPISTS ORGANIZATION (APO) is a registered Non-Governmental and Non-profitable organization in Nigeria. The concept emerged in 2013 when we joined GIWYN as a member of National Coalition for Reproductive justice(NCRJ),through Abiodun Adebayo Welfare Foundation an affiliate of united nations Economic and social council(ECOSOC) (Special Consultative Status)2012
- Youth & Women Empowerment
- Good Health and well-Being
- SRHR Advocacy
OUR PROGRAMS
Since our inception, we have sponsored several programs and initiatives across our core issue areas to help us fulfill our mission.
EDUCATION
AFRICAN PHILANTHROPISTS ORGANIZATION (APO) works to fill systemic education gaps for girls and young women of AKS. Enrich Girl Child Of Their Right Initiative has accomplished the following and much more: built an elementary school in Ikot Akama making it possible for 8,000+ students to go to school until sixth grade; provided scholarships for 20+ girls to complete secondary school; provided computer literacy training for 50+ students.
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talking to kids about covid 19
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A Mother’s Love in partnership with FailSafe ERA WIGS
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Practice Self-Care During Stressful Times
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