FINANCIAL AUDIT REPORT – 2023
CHHELD’s financial audit report for 2023, happy viewing. AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORTS 2023
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CHHELD’s financial audit report for 2023, happy viewing. AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORTS 2023
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The South-South retreat was held at the garden city of Port Harcourt, with stakeholders from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), media houses, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the National Orientation Agency (NOA), the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), and other Ministries Departments & Agencies (MDAs). The 6 states across the zone were represented during
Port Harcourt City hosted a significant South-South Zonal Legislative Interactive Session by the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters, in partnership with the UN Women. The event took place from 18th to 19th July 2024 with the theme “Legislation, Women and Elections in Difficult Terrain: (Beating the Odds)”. This interactive session provided an opportunity
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We are thrilled to have officially engaged Rise Up in the month of May 2024, for a project that pioneers menstrual health advocacy, environmental sustainability, and advocacy for transformative policy change in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, addressing the challenges faced by adolescent girls. We communicated some intriguing issues in the local communities
The Agents for Citizen-Driven Transformation (ACT) program is a 5 years (2019-2024) project implemented by the British Council and funded by the European Union. The close-out was held on 26th March 2024 at Novotel Hotel Port Harcourt and brought together the implementing partners, MDAs, community leaders, CSO members, and other stakeholders. The ACT Rivers State
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In Rivers State, the 2024 World TB Day celebration commenced on 19th March with sensitization campaigns. The grand finale with the theme, “Yes, we can end TB, get involved” was held on 25th March 2024 at Rumuwoji Playground in Diobu area of Port Harcourt, with a novelty football match between Rivers Team and TB team.
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General PLP Sustainability Platform Roll-Out Session for ACT-CSOs Partners in Rivers State held on the 22nd day of January, 2023 by 10:30am in Novotel Hotel & Resorts, Port Harcourt. The meeting was funded by the European Union Agents for Citizens Driven Transformation (EUACT). The Agents for Citizens Driven Transformation ACT programme aimed to contribute to
The SCALE Webinar on Leveraging Diversity and inclusion for organizational growth was organized by the Palladium under the Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement (SCALE) project, and funded by USAID. The webinar was hosted on Microsoft teams on 30th day of January, 2024. In attendance to the webinar were participants from NGOs, CSOs, CBOs and
On the 24th day of January 2024, CHHELD embarked on a visit to Newlife Baptist Schools to commemorate the International Day for Education. David Prince, CHHELD program officer, took center stage to enlighten the students on the theme, “Learning for Lasting Peace.” During his engaging presentation, Mr. Prince not only stressed the importance of staying
The PLP Group One had her reflection session of its members. The meeting held on the 22nd day of January, 202 by 11:56am at the office of Centre for Human Rights, Health Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development (CHHELD), Bank of Industry – Rivers State University (BOI-RSU) Innovation Hub. The PLP session brings together ACT-CSO partners
As we look ahead to 2024, CHHELD remains dedicated to creating positive change. We are excited about the opportunities for growth, collaboration, and innovation, and we invite our supporters to join us in shaping a more equitable and sustainable future. Amidst these changes in CHHELD, we are excited to announce our relocation to a new
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The partnership meeting between Centre for Human Rights, Health, Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development (CHHELD) and Soso care took place on 1st day of November, 2023 at the office of Soso Care in Port Harcourt. The meeting commenced with opening remarks by Kelvin Ogbonnaya, Head of Sustainability Partnership and Advocacy – Soso Care, setting the
Commemorating the 16 days of Activism against Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) with the 2023 theme of “UNiTE; Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls”, the British Council’s European Union Agents for citizen-driven Transformation (EUACT) organized a high-level stakeholders dialogue for the review of Sexual and Gender-based Violence implementation mechanism in Rivers State. The
A workshop was held on the 9th day of November, 2023 at Visa Karena Hotel, Port Harcourt, Rivers State and was funded by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Nigeria. CHHELD was represented by the Office Assistant/technical support officer, Praise David. The formal introduction/opening prayer session was handled by Mr. Chidie who was also the moderator throughout the
The webinar was held on the 26th of September, 2023 by 11am on virtual conference platform, Zoom. The meeting had participants from the EU-ACT, CATI and members of various Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Mr. Newton Otsemaye, the moderator started the meeting with a welcome message to all active participants and gave a brief insight on the
Centre for Human Rights, Health, Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development (CHHELD) in partnership with BPWI and Centre for Creative Development Strategies (CCDS) organized a one-day skill acquisition and empowerment for female students in Model Secondary School, GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State on the 3rd day of November, 2023. Over a hundred female students were empowered with knowledge
The State Health Sector with the State Health Commissioner took place at Visa Karena Hotel, Port Harcourt, Rivers State on the 31st day of October, 2023. The meeting had members from Civil Society organizations, Media, Rivers State Ministry of Health and Rivers State Primary Health care Management Board (RSPHCMB). It was aimed at fostering conversations
Connected Development (CODE) with funding from Ford Foundation organized a project performance review meeting on the Empowering oil-rich communities (EMOC) for Improved Service Delivery project in Rivers State. The review meeting held on the 29th day of September, 2023 at Visa Karena Hotel, Port Harcourt. The review meeting which involved CODE staff, government officials, contributors,
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The Webinar was held on the 21st day of September, 2023 via Zoom by 10am. It was organized by Clones-House in partnership with the European Union/British Council. The topic of the webinar was “Tips for designing Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Plans” The session was moderated by Mr. Jibril Suleiman. He welcomed participants and introduced the
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Webinar: Setting up M&E systems in organizations The webinar was organized by Palladium Group with support from USAID, it is part of the monthly webinar series organized by Palladium Group which is part of activities in the Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement (SCALE) project. The webinar was aimed at improving the capacities of CSOs
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) organized an interactive session with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on the 17th day of August, 2023 at the Port Harcourt Zonal Command. The meeting which had CSOs from Imo, Bayelsa and Rivers State was an opportunity for the EFCC and CSOs to rub minds and share strategies in
The sensitization and awareness campaign for Rivers East and Rivers South-East Senatorial district of Rivers State organize by the Nigeria Upstream Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) took place at the Obi Wali International Conference Centre, Port Harcourt on the 8th day of August, 2023. The event had members from oil and gas rich communities in the Rivers
The baseline survey on energy reforms in Nigeria was conducted in Visa Karena Hotel on the 5th of August, 2023. Natural Justice is an organization made up of team of lawyers and legal experts specialized in human rights and environmental law in pursuit of social and environment rooted in the struggles of communities. Natural Justices
CHHELD attends one-day Consultative Meeting on Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP) organized by Spaces for Change (S4C). Spaces for change is a non-profit organization working to increase public participation in social and economic development policies and programs, and also help public authorities and corporate entitles to put a human rights approach at the heart of
The capacity building workshop on The Nigeria Tobacco Policy Landscape: The Role of States in Tobacco Control was organized by the Centre for the Economies of Africa (CSEA) in Partnership with Development Gateway and the Cancer Research UK. The workshop which took place on the 26th & 27th July, 2023 at Visa Karena Hotel, Port
The Regional Stakeholders Forum on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSB) tax was organized by the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) and the Sugar Sweetened Beverages Tax Coalition. The workshop held on the 15th day of June, 2023 at Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, and CHHELD was represented by the Executive Director, Comr. Dandyson Harry Dandyson. The workshop
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The Regional Stakeholder Consultative workshop on testing and adoption of the MIS/CSO directory was organized by the Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO) and Palladium under the Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement (SCALE) project, funded by USAID. The workshop took place at Bon Hotel, Rumudara, Port Harcourt on the 15th day of June, 2023. The
PRESS RELEASE ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2023 Centre for Human Rights, Health, Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development (CHHELD) joins the rest of the world to commemorate the 2023 World Environment Day. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Beat Plastic Pollution”. The world is being inundated by plastics, according to the united Nations Environmental Programme
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Centre for Human Rights, Health, Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development (CHHELD) in partnership with Dawn of Life Foundation (DOLF), Centre for Creative Development Strategies (CCDS), Vee Cares, Acomin and Huggies Diapers organized a Menstrual Health and Mother-child Welfare Support program for pregnant women, nursing mothers and patients. The program took place at the Model Primary
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Centre for Human Rights, Health, Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development (CHHELD) in partnership with Centre for Creative Development Strategies (CCDS) and other organizations/institutions organized a one-day sensitization program to commemorate 2023 World Menstrual Hygiene Day (WMHD2023) The theme is “Making menstruation a normal fact of life by 2030”. The sensitization program was aimed at educating
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The regional conference on loss and damage took place on the 9th day of May, 2023 at Visa Karena Hotel, Port Harcourt. The theme of the conference was “Towards a National Action Plan on Loss and Damage in Nigeria”. The conference was organized by We-The-People and Policy Alert, and funded by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation.
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The National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), a scheme initiated by the General Yakubu Gowon administration in 22 May 1973 celebrates her golden jubilee. This celebration came with mixed reactions from Nigerians, as many pointed out the impact of the scheme in the development of the country, however others call for scrapping of the scheme as
On April 26th, 27th, and 28th 2023, the Partnership for Amplified Voices (PAV) organized an event at the Reiz Continental Hotel in Abuja. The first day was focused on engaging Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to increase awareness on challenges and reforms in the energy sector, while the second day aimed to provide a better understanding
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CHHELD participated in the 2-day write-shop on advocacy strategies and engagement on Amplifying Progressive Taxation. This is part of activities for the Sudden Opportunity Grant project, funded by OXFAM and facilitated by Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Community Conciliation and Development Initiative (CCADI) and CSOs working under the Rivers State Tax Justice and Governance
The Niger Delta Peace and Security Network (NDPSN) is a group of stakeholders in the civil society with the goal of advocating for conflict resolution and mitigation in the Niger Delta. The NDPSN is organized by Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND Foundation). The first quarter meeting of the NDPSN which took
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CHHELD Executive Director, Dandyson Harry Dandyson was invited to attend the National Youth Dialogue as a special Guest of Honour by the leadership of the Nigerian Youth Parliament but was represented by the FCT Laison officer Miss Edino Ojonela Victoria. The National Youth Dialogue with Political Parties 2023 was a significant event that aimed to
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The Executive Director of CHHELD attended a Civil society roundtable meeting on the proposed Rivers State CSO Registration/Harmonisation bill. The meeting started with the introduction of the first speaker Leonard Oragwa, Esq. Mr leonard stated that the Bill to Harmonise Rivers State CSOs registrations in relation to modernizing such laws to align with current practices
The Executive Director of Centre for Human Rights, Health, Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development (CHHELD), Mr. Dandyson Harry Dandyson was live on the Morning Crossfire radio program of Nigeria Info (92.3) PH on Monday, 6th February 2023. The topic of discuss was Analyzing the duty and performance of Local government councils in Rivers State. It
CHHELD Executive Director, Dandyson Harry Dandyson live on-Air at Nigeria Info PH discussing review of the INEC voters register As Nigeria prepares for the 2023 elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which is saddled with the responsibility of conducting free, fair and credible elections has made public the the data of eligble voters for
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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.
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.
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
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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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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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.
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
Group 1 Peer Learning Session attended by Communication Officer Diepiriye Queen & Program Assistant Prince David (CHHELD) on Tuesday 22nd February, 2022 at the Advocacy Centre, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The peer review session was sponsored by the British Councils EU-ACT. The topic of discussion was titled: Collaboration & Competition in the Civic Space. The purpose of the session was to
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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
On Monday 21st February, 2022, CHHELD Project Officer, Ikechukwu Chibuike Project and Admin officer, Vella Harry attended the Group 3 EU-ACT Peer Review Session. The peer review section was sponsored by the British Councils EU-ACT for European Union supported Organizations. The purpose of the section is to promote Donor CSOs relationships. The focus was to share ideas on various methods of cultivating and sustaining donor CSOs relationship for sustained partnership and funding. The session also shared experience on CSOs stewardship, with a view of promoting satisfactory stewardship of donors fund and objective by CSOs. The session also threw more light on the need to have a training session to help members of Group 3 understand how to get their tax exemption certicate, their annual report and CACs report without the use of an agent.
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Diepiriye Queen. Communication Officer representing, “Rivers State Network of Non-Governmental organizations (RINNGOs)” on behalf of “Center for Human Right, Health, Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development”(CHHELD), at a fact finding meeting between the Rivers State House of Assembly Committee on Environment and the Chairmen of Degema, Obio-Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Area of River State.