Programme Area: Governance and Civic Engagement
Andrea Kwen
Andrea Kwen is a legal and development practitioner with a background in criminal litigation. As Programme Manager for Human Rights, she supports the strengthening of community protection mechanisms for human rights defence and civic space resilience, while advocating for free speech. Her work focuses on tracking emerging digital and governance trends that may affect civic […]
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Still, We Rise: 65 Years of Becoming
On November 5, 2025, the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation, with support from the Ford Foundation, hosted Still, We Rise: 65 Years of Becoming to commemorate Ford Foundation West Africa at 65. The soirée combined poetry, satire, and debate to reflect on Nigeria’s democratic journey, social justice, and Ford Foundation’s enduring contributions.
Read more →The Resisters
In a world where cutting corners is the norm, standing firm makes you stand out. Being a resister means saying no to shortcuts, staying honest, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching. The spotlight may not come right away, but the trust you build, the character you strengthen, and the example […]
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