PARTNERSHIP ACCELERATOR & LAUNCH
Partnership is not an option; it’s essential. Together, we can build stronger foundations for a sustainable future.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an urgent call for action but are often relegated to the background in decision-making. This stems largely from limited awareness and implementation across all sectors and levels. Yet, the SDGs are a blueprint for the future we want—a vision to end poverty, protect the environment, and foster peace and prosperity. Achieving these goals requires collaboration and cooperation among governments, private sectors, civil societies, and international organizations.
At KOL Foundation, we facilitate partnerships that span diverse sectors. Through networking, resource development, and local collaborations, we address complex challenges with collective action. Our mission aligns with the National Development Plan, emphasizing inclusive, well-coordinated, and accountable partnerships that support human dignity and social change.
Sponsors: Ecobank, CJLP, Slice Media, Water Relief
PARTNERSHIP AS A NEW NORMAL
Advancing Sustainable Development requires:
- Mobilizing Resources: Addressing funding gaps to support essential programs.
- Facilitating Technology Transfer: Ensuring innovations reach communities in need.
- Respecting National Leadership: Empowering local governments to enact policies.
- Multi-Stakeholder Engagement: Including people at all stages for holistic impact.
- Global Knowledge-Sharing Networks: Integrating citizen-generated data into official frameworks.
PRESENT-DAY STATISTICS
- 24.4 Million Homeless Nigerians
More than 24.4 million Nigerians live in inadequate housing conditions, including over 2.1 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Many IDPs lack access to education, healthcare, and basic amenities, disproportionately affecting women and children 【Source】【Source】 - 6.9 Million Elderly Without Healthcare
Nearly 6.9 million elderly Nigerians lack access to essential healthcare services. Chronic ailments such as dementia, diabetes, and stroke are widespread, and exacerbated by limited medical resources【Source】【Source】. - ₦2 Trillion Lost to Corruption Annually
Corruption costs Nigeria over ₦2 trillion annually, encompassing tax evasion, bribery, and embezzlement. This weakens institutions, reduces prosperity, and exacerbates environmental challenges【Source】【Source】. - Fewer Than 15% Trust the Justice System
Only 15% of Nigerians believe they have access to a fair and efficient justice system. The justice system is perceived as inaccessible and inequitable by the majority of the population【Source】.
JOINING THE DOTS
How to Help:
- Advocate for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
- Donate to local NGOs aligned with the SDGs.
- Volunteer with development-focused organizations.
- Support Made in Nigeria products and exports.
- Stay informed about SDG-driven policies.
- Champion business leadership strategies aligned with SDGs.
WHY PARTNER WITH US?
The innovation lies in “seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought” — Dr. Albert SG.
The ideas, people, technologies, and resources required to achieve the SDGs already exist. Our role is to connect and transform them into actionable, impactful outcomes.