Empowerment
CELEBRATING CHILDREN’S DAY IN OFUMBONGHA IV COMMUNITY WITH BRCI
Today, in honor of Children’s Day, the Basic Rights Counsel Initiative partnered with ActionAid Nigeria to commemorate this special occasion with the children of Ofumbongha IV Community in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State. The joy evident on the children’s faces was truly priceless. In addition to our community celebration, our Principal Counsel,…
Read MoreEMPOWERING ADVOCACY: WORKSHOP ORGANIZED BY LEO IGWE
As part of our capacity building, Basic Rights Counsel Initiative was privileged to engage in a transformative one-day workshop led by Leo Igwe of Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AFAW). This session was an important step in enhancing our approach to combating witchcraft accusations and fostering critical thinking. Leo Igwe, a respected advocate, shared profound insights…
Read MoreCLIMATE CHANGE SENSITIZATION AND TREE PLANTING INITIATIVE IN AFRIKE II COMMUNITY, BEKWARRA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF CROSS RIVER STATE
Today’s climate reports are alarming, showing a steady rise in global temperatures each day. The consequences are stark: increased droughts, heat waves, wildfires, floods, and the extinction of numerous plant and animal species. These changes are largely driven by human activities, posing a critical question: what can we do to save our planet? Addressing this…
Read MoreFOSTER CARE QUARTERLY MEETING
Today, BRCI hosted her 3rd Foster Care Meeting, uniting passionate foster carers and organizations dedicated to enhancing the lives of fostered and adopted children. The discussions which were facilitated by our Programmes Coordinator-Eseoghene Edoja-Ibor and Kebe Ikpi of Child Protection Network, covered topics such as child safeguarding, safe and non violent disciplinary measures, child witchcraft…
Read MorePLEASE LEND YOUR SUPPORT TO SEND A CHILD TO SCHOOL
VIOLENCE AGAINST PERSONS PROHIBITION LAW
NGO End One Day Stakeholders Meeting In Calabar, Sue For Ways To Alleviate Poverty
Non-Governmental Organization ActionAid Nigeria, in partnership with Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI), has ended its one-day stakeholders meeting on ways to alleviate poverty in local communities. The event was held at the conference room of the State Ministry of Justice, Calabar where the Partnership and Local Rights Program Manager, ActionAid Abuja, Nigeria Mr. Kehinde Arowosegbe,…
Read MoreDeff Partners With Basic Rights Counsel Initiative
Angel Abasiamana, her younger siblings and their mother were accused of witchcraft and thrown out of their house. This accusation traumatized the kids and their mother in no small way. They were left to fend for themselves as much as they could, with their mother having several medical issues. Basic rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI), a…
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