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.
The Executive Director/Team Lead, Harmony Centre, Dandyson Harry Dandyson attended a training on leadership, advocacy, campaigning, policy and influencing skills on the WE-YOU project which seeks to increase the political participation and representation of women and young people including PLWDs and also securing commitments from political actors to respond to the demands of women and
Centre for Human Rights Health Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development (CHHELD) also known as Harmony Centre, Partners with the British Council through its EU-ACT funded program tagged Agents for citizen driven Transformation The British Council from 2021-2022 under the European Union funded Agents for Citizens-Driven Transformation (EU-ACT) program trained Harmony Centre and other CSO partners
