Why We Must Design SBCC That targets Children

See Highlights from Our Capacity Training Workshop for Media Professionals.

Breaking the Cycle of Violence Against Women: Our Collective Responsibility

ARDA Boosts Livelihoods with Adire Entrepreneurship Training and Financial Literacy in Lagos State.

Empowering Women, Building Peace: The ARDA-WE LEAP Project’s Groundbreaking Impact on Borno State Communities

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ARDA DCI – The Development Communication Organisation for All.

We are promoting sustainable development in Nigeria and across Africa with culturally competent, audience-centric communication methodologies that fearlessly address root causes, tackle the most relevant and pressing issues, and make lasting positive impacts on beneficiaries.

Our Mission

To use participatory storytelling and strategic communication to engage and empower women, girls, youth and marginalized groups in underserved communities. Through media, dialogue, and evidence-based approaches, we amplify local voices, challenge harmful norms, and foster agency that leads to lasting social and behavioral change.

Our Vision

To be a leading development communication organization in Africa that transforms communities through inclusive, evidence-driven communication—where women, girls, and marginalized groups actively shape narratives, influence decisions, and lead change toward a more just and equitable society.

More About Our Approach and Key Achievements

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CFLI in partnership with ARDA empower women in Agatu LGA, Benue State.

Empowering women is the bedrock of attaining a sustainable future and it is key to the development of any community. Now more than ever, key stakeholders and decision makers must channel resources to improve women’s access to economic empowerment and sustainable livelihood in order to creat an equitable society.

 

ARDA at the SHEROES Global Awards 2020

Congratulations to our Executive Director @Data Phido whose passion and many years of dedication to development…

A Gender-Balanced World For All

In ensuring a gender-balanced world, it is important for communities to support women to take up leadership roles