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the meeting, we presented our prevention and response framework. We appreciate the honor of the visit and look forward to more collaboration and partnership opportunities ahead.

collaboration and potential partnerships. We discussed our areas of work and collaboration, especially the Strengthening Women-Led Movement and Work on GBV Prevention in Northeast Nigeria project, supported by the Amandla Institute for Policy and Leadership Advancement. During

Today at the Open Knowledge Development Initiative (OKDI), we had the pleasure of hosting the Feminism Lab of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Nigeria, led by the Chairperson of FeminismLab, Mrs. Hauwa Mustapha, at our office for a productive discussion on areas of

possibilities, break boundaries, and amplify youth driven impact. #TEDxGSU #UnboxedMinds #BeyondTheClassroom #OKDI #YouthLeadership #Innovation #Impact

people can break out of limiting “boxes” and begin creating meaningful change beyond the classroom regardless of age or stage. Participation is open to all: Tickets are now available via the official @TEDx Gombe State University page. Be part of this experience as we rethink

Announcement | Open Knowledge Development Initiative (OKDI) We are pleased to share that on the official invitation of the organizers, our Founder will be speaking at the maiden edition of TEDx Gombe State University, taking place this Saturday, 18th April 2026. Under the

participation in Nigeria and beyond.

people at the center of development. We commend the founder, Victoria Ibezim-Ohaeri, and the entire Spaces for Change team for 14 years of impact, resilience, and movement building. We celebrate this milestone and the continued work to strengthen civic space and democratic

with the work that Spaces for Change has championed over the past 14 years — standing at the frontline of civic engagement, defending fundamental freedoms, protecting civic space, advancing digital rights, amplifying marginalized voices, and advocating for policies that place

As Space for Change marks its 14th anniversary, the Open Knowledge Development Initiative is pleased to have joined and reflected on its participation in the Regulatory Compliance Clinic, supported by the Ford Foundation and convened by Spaces for Change (S4C) under the Civic

Space Resource Hub (CSR-Hub). Our Executive Director represented the organization at the convening in Adamawa State. As a youth-led nonprofit organization with active engagement across Northeast Nigeria, our mission at the Open Knowledge Development Initiative aligns strongly

Nigeria, and across the country.

accessibility, OKDI reaffirms its strong commitment to continued partnership with the Commission, the school leadership, and relevant stakeholders to advance inclusive education, protection, and empowerment opportunities for persons with special needs in Gombe State, Northeast

with special needs through GBV prevention workshops, safeguarding awareness sessions, leadership seminars, installation of anonymous reporting mechanisms, and the establishment of AmplifyHer student clubs. As the school undergoes renovation to further improve safety and

The Open Knowledge Development Initiative (OKDI) warmly commends the Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities and all relevant authorities for the ongoing renovation of the Centre for Special Education, London Mai Dorawa, which

represents a critical step toward making learning environments safer, more accessible, and inclusive. The Centre was one of the key beneficiary schools under the AmplifyHer project, where our organization, with support from Plan International Nigeria, directly engaged students

we are shaping ethical, inclusive, and feminist AI for lasting impact. #GenderEquality #FeministAI #EthicalAI #DigitalInclusion #AIForGood #WomensRights #Nigeria #OKDI #APlusAlliance #WomenAtTheTable #CodeForAfrica

Research Centre (IDRC) and the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO). Over the coming months, we will engage in collaborative learning and co-creation to develop community-driven AI solutions that advance women’s rights and gender equality across Nigeria. Together,

We are glad to announce that the Open Knowledge Development Initiative (OKDI) has been selected for the Gender & AI Innovation Collective Cohort 1, a pan-African programme led by A+ Alliance, Women at the Table, and Code for Africa, with support from the International Development