Local Communities Development Initiative (LoC-Din) is a registered nonprofit and nonpolitical Organization formed with the vision to spurring local economies in Nigeria into self-sustainability.
info@locdin.org
Our services include but not limited to:
Community Mobilization and community engagement, enhancing access to improved basic lifesaving needs, advocacies, community dialogue and citizens engagement, conflict resolution and peace building, skills training and entrepreneurship development, life skills and livelihood opportunities, policy influencing and formulation, climate change adaptation and environmental protection, sanitation and hygiene promotion, gender issues and minority inclusion, community health and education amongst others.
Water, Sanitation and hygiene (WASH): Water is a basic necessity of life. It is a free gift of nature to the entire living creature without which human inalienable rights to life is threatened. As such, LOCDIN believes that no human irrespective of status, background and belief system should be denied access to clean and drinkable water. Government across all levels in Nigeria is primarily responsible for providing adequate access to basic amenities including safe drinking water for all Nigerians. LOCDIN complements the efforts by government in providing this life-saving resource to rural communities across the country. This is achieved through the provisions of potable water boreholes, provision of sanitation facilities like toilets and urinals, and promotion of personal and environmental hygiene in vulnerable and at-risk local communities across the nation.
Improved Agriculture and Food Security: We are committed to agricultural development of local communities in Nigeria. We engage local farmers by creating platforms for dialogue, creating opportunities for skills development and expansion, sharing lessons and exploring important opportunities for linking farmers to finance. Other support activities provided by LOCDIN include facilitating access to agricultural inputs, policy advocacy for climate insurance for farmers and sharing lessons on international best practices.
Education: Education is the bedrock for development in every society. Under our “share the knowledge” program, we educate the people at the grass root, especially youths, adolescent girls and women on career development, resources utilization and representative governance issues. We are committed to building both local and international partnerships in technology for increased innovations in education at Nigerian grass root communities. Quality and affordable education for all Nigerians remains core in our overall advocacy plan.
Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship development: We empower local communities in Nigeria by teaching women and youths the required skills for personal development and self-reliance. We organize free mentorship trainings for young entrepreneurs and explore opportunities for apprenticeship programnmes. This ensures young entrepreneurs receive mentorship support from already established organizations thus expanding their knowledge base.
Sports, Arts and Culture: LOCDIN commits to the promotion of sporting activities, arts and culture as viable platforms for youth development, creativity and innovative thinking required to face the daunting challenges of the 21st century world. We also use these platforms to foster peace and unity, especially among the various communities and groups under threats by conflicts and disunity in Nigeria.