Strategic Partnership Agreement

Project Overview

The SPAII project is a four-year (2022 – 2025) project funded by Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA). The project aims to improve the realisation of fundamental human and democratic rights and improved, sustainable livelihoods,
resilience and protection for young people, especially young women living in marginalisation, including in disaster and protracted crises contexts.

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is working with ActionAid Denmark (AADK), Global Platform, partner organizations and Activista Nigeria in the implementation of the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) II and is being implemented in the following states: Akwa Ibom, Borno, Enugu, Lagos, and the FCT. In Akwa Ibom State, the SPAII project is implemented by Clement Isong Foundation.

AIMS

To improve the realisation of fundamental human and democratic rights and improved, sustainable livelihoods, resilience, and protection for young people, especially young women living in marginalisation, including in disaster and protracted crises contexts.

OBJECTIVES

1: Young people, especially young women and those facing marginalisation or fragility, enjoy their rights to open and enabling democratic space and access to well-resourced programmes and public services

2: Young people, especially young women, and marginalized people, enjoy improved, sustainable livelihoods through climate accountable governments and a green private sector

3: Increased participation and skills of young people, particularly young women, and their organisations, networks and movements in youth-led programmes, campaigns and advocacy for improved, sustainable livelihoods, resilience and protection, and strong youth alliances with like-minded national and regional partners

Activities

Policy and Political Education Training

Budget Monitoring and Tracking

Young People Take Action Against Climate Change

Green Skill Symposium towards a Sustainable World

International Day of the Girl Child

Impacts Gallery

Our Results

700+
Youth Empowered

Through various programs and initiatives, We aim to equip young people with the skills, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive. These efforts include vocational training, entrepreneurship development, mentorship, and leadership workshops. By investing in the potential of youth, the partnership fosters economic independence, social inclusion, and community leadership.

Youth Empowered​
320
Farmers Trained

The CIF, in partnership with ActionAid under the SPA2 project, has successfully trained farmers in agroecology. Through this collaborative effort, farmers have gained valuable knowledge and skills in sustainable agricultural practices that promote biodiversity, soil health, and resilience to climate change

Farmers Trained
50+
Capacity Building

Together, We are empowering communities with essential skills and knowledge to address pressing challenges. Through tailored training programs, workshops, and mentorship, individuals and organizations are equipped with the tools they need to drive positive change.

Capacity Building