KNOWLEDGE
ACCOUNTABILITY INCUBATOR FOR CHANGEMAKERS
The Accountability Incubator in Nigeria trains socially-conscious young Nigerians whose innovations focus on solving important governance issues. These young accountapreneurs effect change in 3 ways: seeking inclusion for marginalized groups, providing access to education for under-served communities, and holding the government accountable. Through a series of physical and virtual trainings as well as network-building Friendraiser events, we support them to implement their ideas for greater accountability and transparency in communities.
Moses Albert from in Edo state has established the iCare Club, a safe space for victims of child sexual and gender-based violence. He works across 4 schools with 121 members and has trained 20 teachers on identifying and dealing with child sexual abuse. Meanwhile, Nurudeen Temilola Yusuf is working on The Police Duty Solicitor’s Scheme, a project geared towards reducing the excessive use of pre-trial detention by providing free legal advice to suspects at police stations. He has so far assisted participated in 214 cases, securing the release of at least 400 detainees in Lagos state.
THE INNOVATION LAB
The Innovation Lab is a platform that brings together a network of individuals committed to driving change in key areas across our thematic focus. Through collaborative engagement, participants develop actionable strategies to address pressing challenges, improve service delivery, and promote trust within communities. This is to create a ripple effect that drives the change we aim to achieve.
For instance, the Integrity Innovation Lab has led to the establishment of three regional hubs in the North East, South-South, and North Central regions in Nigeria, where these public servants continue to champion integrity in their various work spaces and communities. The Digital Rights Innovation Lab addresses the growing misuse of security forces to suppress dissent and restrict fundamental freedoms impacting activists, civil society, and citizens, safeguard citizens’ data privacy and digital rights.