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CHHELD ATTENDS CAPACITY WORKSHOP ON EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY AND MAINSTREAMING OF FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) ORGANIZED BY CONNECTED DEVELOPMENT (CODE) AND OXFAM ON 28TH – 29TH SEPTEMBER, 2022

  The 2 days capacity Workshop on effective advocacy and Mainstreaming of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) kicked off with introductions and welcome address for participants to get to know each other which was taken by Mr Etim State SSO for Cross Rivers state it was observed that participants were drawn from the following states Rivers (8), Cross […]

CHHELD ATTENDS CAPACITY WORKSHOP ON EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY AND MAINSTREAMING OF FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) ORGANIZED BY CONNECTED DEVELOPMENT (CODE) AND OXFAM ON 28TH – 29TH SEPTEMBER, 2022 Read More »

CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, HEALTH, ETHNIC HARMONY AND LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT (CHHELD), CALLS ON GOVERNMENT, INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CORPORATE BODIES TO PARTNER WITH COMMUNITIES IN THE PROVISION OF BASIC AMENITIES.

Centre for Human Rights, Health, Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development (CHHELD)  a non-Governmental Organization funded by the British Councils, and European Union Agents for Citizen Driven Transformation programme (EU-ACT) organized NEEDS Assessment in 4 communities in Rivers State to assess the vulnerability levels in their communities using the Participatory Vulnerability Analysis (PVA) and Participatory Research

CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, HEALTH, ETHNIC HARMONY AND LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT (CHHELD), CALLS ON GOVERNMENT, INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CORPORATE BODIES TO PARTNER WITH COMMUNITIES IN THE PROVISION OF BASIC AMENITIES. Read More »

CHHELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BRITISH COUNCIL EU-ACT PROGRAMME ORGANIZED A 2-DAY PEER REVIEW FORUM FOR THE ADVOCATES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (ALAT) TEAM. 21st & 22nd November 2022.

The 2 day Peer review forum for the Advocates for Local government accountability and transparency (ALAT) teams from Sama, Ido, Obuama and Ipokuma communities was aimed at outlining the engagements carried out by the ALAT teams, giving ALAT teams the opportunity to share their experiences, barriers/challenges they are currently facing in the discharge of their

CHHELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BRITISH COUNCIL EU-ACT PROGRAMME ORGANIZED A 2-DAY PEER REVIEW FORUM FOR THE ADVOCATES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (ALAT) TEAM. 21st & 22nd November 2022. Read More »

CHHELD AND THE ADVOCATES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (ALAT) TEAM FROM SAMA AND IDO COMMUNITIES IN ASALGA, RIVERS STATE PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO THE ASALGA CHAIRMAN AND STAFF ON THE 13TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2022.

The Executive Director, staff and members of the Advocates for Local Government Accountability and Transparency (ALAT) team paid a courtesy visit to the Asari-toru LGA Chairman, Hon. Onengiyeofori George to formally introduce the project (Improving citizens participation in Local Government administration in Rivers State), ALAT team and their roles in the communities. Also to inform

CHHELD AND THE ADVOCATES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (ALAT) TEAM FROM SAMA AND IDO COMMUNITIES IN ASALGA, RIVERS STATE PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO THE ASALGA CHAIRMAN AND STAFF ON THE 13TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2022. Read More »

CHHELD AND AND THE ADVOCATES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (ALAT) TEAM FROM OBUAMA AND IPOKUMA (DEGEMA CONSULATE) COMMUNITIES IN DEGEMA LGA, RIVERS STATE PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO THE DEGEMA LGA CHAIRMAN AND STAFF ON THE 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2022.

The purpose of the visit was to formally introduce the project “Improving citizens participation in local government administration in Rivers State” and the ALAT team working in the 2 communities. The Executive Director of CHHELD, Dandyson Harry Dandyson introduced the project which is been funded by the British Council and EU-ACT and some of the

CHHELD AND AND THE ADVOCATES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (ALAT) TEAM FROM OBUAMA AND IPOKUMA (DEGEMA CONSULATE) COMMUNITIES IN DEGEMA LGA, RIVERS STATE PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO THE DEGEMA LGA CHAIRMAN AND STAFF ON THE 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2022. Read More »

CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, HEALTH, ETHNIC HARMONY AND LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT (CHHELD) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRITISH COUNCIL EU-ACT PROGRAM CONDUCTS VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT IN 4 COMMUNITIES IN RIVERS STATE.

The Local Government is the third level of government in every Federal Structure. It is the government at the grass root level. In Nigeria, the socio-economic and political structure of a local government area is headed by the local Government Chairman and is pre-dominantly elected by direct elections. It is the primary duty of the

CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, HEALTH, ETHNIC HARMONY AND LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT (CHHELD) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRITISH COUNCIL EU-ACT PROGRAM CONDUCTS VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT IN 4 COMMUNITIES IN RIVERS STATE. Read More »

CHHELD participated in a Validation Meeting for the Presentation of the Preliminary Findings on the “Empirical Review of Youth Employment Programmes/Policies in Nigeria. Organized by Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP). 7th September 2022.

The Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) is an international non-profit organization that links researchers globally to enhance local capacity for policy analysis in developing countries. The purpose of the meeting is to harness the  thoughts/views and validate the findings of the research. Also Presentation of the Preliminary Findings on the “Empirical Review of Youth Employment

CHHELD participated in a Validation Meeting for the Presentation of the Preliminary Findings on the “Empirical Review of Youth Employment Programmes/Policies in Nigeria. Organized by Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP). 7th September 2022. Read More »

CHHELD ATTENDS A STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION TRAINING WORKSHOP ORGANIZED BY THE NNNGO. 2nd September, 2022.

The National CSOs/BMOs Directory & CSO Management Information System (MIS) is a technology platform where CSOs, NGOs and BMOs are been registered on the database which seeks to make information about the CSOs, NGOs and BMOs available to the general public and prospective donors and partners. The platform also seeks to strengthen the sector and

CHHELD ATTENDS A STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION TRAINING WORKSHOP ORGANIZED BY THE NNNGO. 2nd September, 2022. Read More »

EU-ACT ORGANIZES A 3 DAY KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR CSO PARTNERS IN RIVERS STATE AT NOVOTEL HOTEL. 6th – 8th September 2022

The purpose of the workshop was for for CSO partners with ACT. To acquire a better understanding of the basic concepts of knowledge management, and identify appropriate knowledge management practices, techniques and tools for creating and sharing knowledge DAY 1 Stella Omepa, Knowledge expert/content creator for EU-ACT. Gave a welcoming speech and a rundown of

EU-ACT ORGANIZES A 3 DAY KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR CSO PARTNERS IN RIVERS STATE AT NOVOTEL HOTEL. 6th – 8th September 2022 Read More »

CHHELD ATTENDED A PERSONALIZED REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE CLINIC TRAINING, ORGANIZED BY SPACES FOR CHANGE. 12TH AUGUST, 2022.

The Personalized Regulatory Compliance and Internal Governance Clinic training organized by Spaces for Change aimed at helping Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) operating in Nigeria to deepen their understanding of regulations and compliance requirements applicable to the non-profit sector in Nigeria and to strengthen their internal governance controls within the organization. To impart the knowledge and skills

CHHELD ATTENDED A PERSONALIZED REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE CLINIC TRAINING, ORGANIZED BY SPACES FOR CHANGE. 12TH AUGUST, 2022. Read More »

Rivers Tax Justice and Governance Platform meeting on the sustainability and outcomes arising from advocacy engagements on tax-related issues with Oxfam and CISLAC. At No 28 Accra Street, Borikiri Port Harcourt. 5th August 2022.

The purpose of the Platform was to ensure taxes work for the masses. Consigning advocacy, CSOs shared their experiences. Sebastian Kpalap coordinator of Citizens Voice Initiative (CVI) talked about his encounter with the motor park people in Ahoada Local Government Area of Rivers State, having difficulty in reaching their council consigning tax payments until his

Rivers Tax Justice and Governance Platform meeting on the sustainability and outcomes arising from advocacy engagements on tax-related issues with Oxfam and CISLAC. At No 28 Accra Street, Borikiri Port Harcourt. 5th August 2022. Read More »

CHHELD attended the 2 days Sensitization Workshop on the role of Designated Non-Financial Business or Professions (DNFBPs) in the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Regime of Nigeria. At DMatel Gold Hotel and Resorts, Port Harcourt. 28th & 29th July, 2022.

The Sensitization Workshop on the role of DNFBPs in the AML/CFT Regime of Nigeria organized by the EFCC was aimed at organizing and sensitizing the Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) on measures to take in countering money laundering and terrorism financing in Nigeria. The 2-day event enlightened members from the various DNFBPs such as

CHHELD attended the 2 days Sensitization Workshop on the role of Designated Non-Financial Business or Professions (DNFBPs) in the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Regime of Nigeria. At DMatel Gold Hotel and Resorts, Port Harcourt. 28th & 29th July, 2022. Read More »

EU-ACT Bench Marking Club, Group Three’s 4th Session Focused on the Gains, Achievements and Challenges of the Peer Learning/Review. Giving Justifications On Why The Program Should Be Sustained And To Outlive The EU-ACT Programme.

Group 3 Peer Learning Session which was attended by Chukwu Ikechukwu & Diepiriye Queen of CHHELD on 29th July 2022 at Kebetkache’s Women Development Centre. The topic discussed was: Sustainability of the Peer Review Section. Mrs Patience Ekong made a presentation consigning Peer Learning Sections, the Gains, Achievements and challenges from attending previous peer learning

EU-ACT Bench Marking Club, Group Three’s 4th Session Focused on the Gains, Achievements and Challenges of the Peer Learning/Review. Giving Justifications On Why The Program Should Be Sustained And To Outlive The EU-ACT Programme. Read More »

British Council’s EU-ACT Peer Learning  Session (Group 1)

Group 1 Peer Learning Session which was attended by Chukwu Ikechukwu of CHHELD on 26th July 2022 at Women Rights and Empowerment Initiatives (WORI), 16/20 School Road, Rumuodumanya, Port Harcourt. The topic of discussion was titled: Monitoring and Evaluation (M and E) in A Project Circle. The section was anchored by the ED of WORI

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CHHELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRITISH COUNCIL EU-ACT PROGRAMME ORGANIZED A 2 DAYS CAPACITY TRAINING PROGRAM FOR 32 SELECTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. 7&8 APRIL 2022.

Communities in Degema & Asari-Toru LGA have started working towards promoting an inclusive framework that Local Government Administrators are adopting by selecting 32 persons, both men, women and PLWD to be trained and constituted as Advocates for Local Government Accountability and Transparency (ALAT) Team. The purpose of this training is to empower or equip the

CHHELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRITISH COUNCIL EU-ACT PROGRAMME ORGANIZED A 2 DAYS CAPACITY TRAINING PROGRAM FOR 32 SELECTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. 7&8 APRIL 2022. Read More »

Centre for Human Rights, Health, Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development (CHHELD) AKA Harmony Centre in partnership with British Councils EU-ACT programme carried out a project titled ‘improving citizens participation in Local Government Administration in Rivers State.

The project seeks to promote participatory governance at the local government level by equipping citizens with the right knowledge to engage in planning, executing and monitoring a coherent governing plan that is based on the interests and priorities of citizens. It is aimed at contributing to a just society that is hinged on the principles

Centre for Human Rights, Health, Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development (CHHELD) AKA Harmony Centre in partnership with British Councils EU-ACT programme carried out a project titled ‘improving citizens participation in Local Government Administration in Rivers State. Read More »

Harmony Centre participated in Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) 1 day program tagged “Civil Society/Community/Media discussion on Soot Pollution in Port Harcourt & other communities at the front line of climate injustice.

The event which started at 9AM had civil society organizations (CSOs), Media Personnel’s and Community representatives from Rivers States in attendance. The programme Manager Climate Campaign CAPPA, Olamide Martins welcomed participants and Introduced the program and stated reasons why this one day dialogue was important to get first hand information about the soot issues and

Harmony Centre participated in Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) 1 day program tagged “Civil Society/Community/Media discussion on Soot Pollution in Port Harcourt & other communities at the front line of climate injustice. Read More »

CHHELD commemorates World Menstrual Hygiene Day 28th May 2022 in partnership with CCDS and partook in Sustainable Menstrual Hygiene Project Launch.

In commemoration of the World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022, the Centre for Creative Development Strategies (CCDS) in Partnership with CHHELD, Rotary International, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Kebetkatche Women Development and Resource Centre, Rivers State Ministry of Women Affairs, Rivers State Ministry of Health (RSMOH), D-ability Initiative, etc organized an event to enlighten the public

CHHELD commemorates World Menstrual Hygiene Day 28th May 2022 in partnership with CCDS and partook in Sustainable Menstrual Hygiene Project Launch. Read More »

CHHELD attended a One day stakeholders workshop on strengthening the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) 2015 in Rivers State. At Algate Hotel, Port Harcourt Rivers State. 24th of May 2022.

 The Purpose of the workshop was to identify pathways to surmounting roadblocks to the effective implementation (enforcement) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) 2015 in Rivers State in the interest of citizens and residents, who on daily basis require access to justice. A representative of the Solicitor General & Permanent Secretary ministry of

CHHELD attended a One day stakeholders workshop on strengthening the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) 2015 in Rivers State. At Algate Hotel, Port Harcourt Rivers State. 24th of May 2022. Read More »

The Centre for Human Rights Health Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development(CHHELD)also known as Harmony Centre participated in a British councils EU-ACT 2 days program tagged “Cross State Regional Reflection for ACT-CSO partners from Rivers and Plateau States”. At Lagos Continental Hotel Victoria Island. 16th -17th of May, 2022.

The event which started at around 9AM daily and had civil society organizations (CSOs) who are partners of the EU-ACT programme of the British Council from Rivers and Plateau States in attendance. The programme was organized with the intention of enlightening the participating organisations and provide opportunity for them to share experiences, reflect on different

The Centre for Human Rights Health Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development(CHHELD)also known as Harmony Centre participated in a British councils EU-ACT 2 days program tagged “Cross State Regional Reflection for ACT-CSO partners from Rivers and Plateau States”. At Lagos Continental Hotel Victoria Island. 16th -17th of May, 2022. Read More »

The Centre for Human Rights Health Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development(CHHELD) also known as Harmony Centre participated in a USAID/Nigeria SCALE 3 days Advocacy Skills for Development for Civil Society Organizations training program. At Transcorp Hotel, Calabar, Cross River State. 10th -13th of May, 2022.

The event started at around 9AM daily and had about 27 civil society organizations (CSOs) in attendance. Iliya Yohanna (Advocacy and Engagement Advisor SCALE)  welcomed the participants and gave a brief over view of the  SCALE project and cluster Approach strategy and what the training was hoping to achieve he stated that the USAID-funded Strengthening

The Centre for Human Rights Health Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development(CHHELD) also known as Harmony Centre participated in a USAID/Nigeria SCALE 3 days Advocacy Skills for Development for Civil Society Organizations training program. At Transcorp Hotel, Calabar, Cross River State. 10th -13th of May, 2022. Read More »

The Executive Director of Harmony Centre(CHHELD) Dandyson Harry Dandyson represented the organisation in an advocacy engagement with the leadership of the Organized private sector (OPS)today being the 26th of May, 2022 by members of the Rivers State Tax Justice and Governance Platform at the office of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria,Plot 26 T.Y Danjuma Drive,Trans Amadi, Port Harcourt. Rivers State.

It is important to note that the Centre for Human Rights Health Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development CHHELD also Known as Harmony Centre is a member of the Rivers state Tax Justice and Governance Platform which among others seeks to see that tax administration in the state is Fair, Transparent, Accountable thereby improving tax compliance.

The Executive Director of Harmony Centre(CHHELD) Dandyson Harry Dandyson represented the organisation in an advocacy engagement with the leadership of the Organized private sector (OPS)today being the 26th of May, 2022 by members of the Rivers State Tax Justice and Governance Platform at the office of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria,Plot 26 T.Y Danjuma Drive,Trans Amadi, Port Harcourt. Rivers State. Read More »

Harmony Centre participated in the code enumeration project to visit 9 communities in Degema Local Government Area for data collection concerning 3 target areas Clinics, Schools, WASH.

CHHELD team visited 9 communities in Degema Local Government Area; Ipokuma, Degema, Usokun, Obuama, Bukuma, Tombia, Fourchee, Old Bakana, Bakana. The purpose was for data collection concerning their Health Centres, Schools and community welfare. A Class room in Class in Degema National High School.

Harmony Centre participated in the code enumeration project to visit 9 communities in Degema Local Government Area for data collection concerning 3 target areas Clinics, Schools, WASH. Read More »

CHHELD attends a Training of CSOs and Local Communities on The Provisions of Rivers State Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law 2020 Organized by British Councils EU-ACT Program, At Aldgate Congress & Resort, GRA, Port Harcourt. 31st March, 2022.

It was a training of CSOs to increase the awareness and implementation of the VAPP Law 2020. To break the culture of silence around VAP/GBV and increase reporting. Also change values, belief systems, attitudes, behaviors and practices of individuals, communities and institutions to GBV as a crime. The training was for sensitization and to ensure

CHHELD attends a Training of CSOs and Local Communities on The Provisions of Rivers State Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law 2020 Organized by British Councils EU-ACT Program, At Aldgate Congress & Resort, GRA, Port Harcourt. 31st March, 2022. Read More »

British Council’s EU-ACT Peer Review Session (Group 3)

Group 3 Peer Learning Session which was attended by Chukwu Ikechukwu & David Prince of CHHELD on 8th March 2022 at 8, Bolo Street, D-Line (Kerbakertche, Centre for Women Empowerment Advocacy), Port Harcourt. The topic was titled: Women and Child Advocacy . In respect to the international women’s day. The purpose of the peer review

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British Council’s EU-ACT Peer Review Session (Group 1)

Group 1 Peer Learning Session which was attended by Chukwu Ikechukwu & Diepiriye Queen of CHHELD on 7th March 2022 at 42 Patterson Street, Emma Estate, Okujiagu, Port Harcourt. The topic for discussion was titled: Resource Mobilization for Emerging CSOs. The purpose of the peer review session was to share knowledge, enhance understanding and requirements

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Junior Accountant Needed Urgently Location: PH, Rivers Requirements: BSc or HND in Accounting or Finance1- 3 years experience. Applicant must be within the ages of 22-35years.Female are encouraged to apply. Salary: ₦45,000- ₦60,000 per month Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to chheld.connect@gmail.com using the Job position as the subject of the email.

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Harmony Centre attended a One day workshop on Understanding the funding vehicle for Development in Rivers State. Funded by Ford Foundation, Organized by Connected Development (CODE). At Landmark Hotel, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. 11th February 2022.

The capacity building training organized by Connected Development (CODE), titled: Core Support for Work with Leaders in the Niger Delta to Demand Greater Accountability in the Region (Follow the Money). Participants were trained on methodologies for enumeration, to carry out data collection on basic amenities in Rivers state using an app called Kobo Tool Box.

Harmony Centre attended a One day workshop on Understanding the funding vehicle for Development in Rivers State. Funded by Ford Foundation, Organized by Connected Development (CODE). At Landmark Hotel, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. 11th February 2022. Read More »

British Council’s European Union-Agents for Citizens Driven Transformation  programme conducts a capacity development/induction session for all it’s phase 2 grantees from Rivers & Adamawa State. 16th-17th February, 2022.

As part of the onboarding process for the recent grant awarded to Harmony Centre. British Councils EU-ACT Programme organized a capacity development/induction session for all its phase 2 grantees of which Harmony Centre is one. The objective of this session was to enhance CSOs grantee’s better understanding of the British Councils EU-ACT grant management process

British Council’s European Union-Agents for Citizens Driven Transformation  programme conducts a capacity development/induction session for all it’s phase 2 grantees from Rivers & Adamawa State. 16th-17th February, 2022. Read More »

Harmony Centre partners with Women United for Economic Empowerment (WUEE) on an UNDEF-funded project titled: Strengthening good governance and Democratic processes at the Local Government level.

Harmony Centre Strengthens the capacity of 1040 Teenagers, Youth, Women, Men, Elderly, Physically Challenged, Traditional Rulers, Political Class, Opinion Leaders and Clergy on Civic Education, Good Governance and Democratic Processes at Local Level: CHHELD Staff made contacts with target communities leaderships. Project advocacy/introductory letters was dispatched to key stakeholders to inform them of the civic

Harmony Centre partners with Women United for Economic Empowerment (WUEE) on an UNDEF-funded project titled: Strengthening good governance and Democratic processes at the Local Government level. Read More »