Yiaga Africa is a non-profit civic hub of change makers committed to the promotion of democratic governance, human rights and civic engagement. Yiaga Africa was launched as a student organization in 2007 at the University of Jos, Nigeria and has since established itself as a leading civil society organization in Africa. Since its inception, the organization has carved a niche for itself as one of Africa’s frontline non-profit organization promoting participatory democracy, human rights and civic participation. With its operational base in Abuja, Nigeria, Yiaga Africa focuses on in-depth research, providing critical analysis on key democratic and governance issues, crafting practical solutions, training and empowering citizens to lead change in their community. Yiaga Africa implements several innovative programs aimed at stimulating active citizenship, protecting human rights and deepening democratic governance. We invest in building networks and social movements to drive social change and transformation. Yiaga Africa has leadership structures and members in all 36 states and 774 Local Government Areas (LGA) of Nigeria. Yiaga Africa is registered in Nigeria as an independent nonprofit organization. OUR MISSION: Our mission is to build and support sustainable democracy anchored on the principles of inclusion, accountability and justice through research, advocacy and capacity development.
View Top Employees from Yiaga AfricaWebsite | http://www.yiaga.org |
Employees | 115 (55 on RocketReach) |
Founded | 2007 |
Address | 3 Frantz Fanon Cresent 17th Rd 4th Ave Gwarinpa Fct, Abuja, Abuja Federal Capital Territory, NG |
Phone | +234 703 666 9339 |
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Industry | Civic and Social Organizations, Charitable Organizations & Foundations, Organizations |
Keywords | Civic Engagement, Democracy, Human Rights, Participatory Banking, Social Change, Non Profit, Capacity Building, Research And Analysis, Social Movements, Active Citizenship |
SIC | SIC Code 83 Companies, SIC Code 839 Companies |
NAICS | NAICS Code 813311 Companies, NAICS Code 8133 Companies, NAICS Code 813 Companies, NAICS Code 81 Companies, NAICS Code 81331 Companies |
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Cynthia Mbamalu is the Director of Programs of Yiaga Africa.
55 people are employed at Yiaga Africa.
Yiaga Africa is based in Abuja, Abuja Federal Capital Territory.
The NAICS codes for Yiaga Africa are [813311, 8133, 813, 81, 81331].
The SIC codes for Yiaga Africa are [83, 839].