OVF Nigeria seeks to promote a more equitable flow of information, and resources ensuring equal access and economic development strategies leading to empowered Nigerians living well in harmony with the world. To do this, we identify possibilities combining communication, community development and strategies for eco-living, so that humanity can move forward as one. This includes seeking out solutions to growth issues relating to the global as well as local distribution of resources and the ecological impacts of human development.
Principles
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Technology
can be harnessed to maximize human potential,
particularly in under-served communities. |
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People with limited resources
have the right to employ effective technologies
to maximize their independence and productivity. |
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Provide training and logistical
support to maximize local self-reliance and
productivity by ensuring sustainable livelihoods. |
Strategy
The oneVillage Initiative offers scenarios and strategies for realizing human potential under real-world constraints. Opportunities for each individual, community and organization are identified based on existing capable and aspirations. This includes incorporating various aspects of our research, experiences and networks to develop a grassroots oriented multi-sectorial approach.
Goals:
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Develop micro-finance
model to promote social enterprise development
in Nigeria. |
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People with limited resources
have the right to employ effective technologies
to maximize their independence and productivity. |
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Offer workshops and training
programs to improve awareness of ICT and sustainability. |
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Promote
Unity Center model as away to integrate best
practices into a cohesive and whole systems
approach to local sustainable community development. |
Projects:
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HIV/AIDS
Musical Album Program/Initiative - Using
music to promote awareness about HIV/AIDS. Major
events and initiatives for 2008.
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Ibadan Open Digital
Village (IODiV) - The first Nigerian
Open Digital Village demo center in Ibadan,
Nigeria will show how our unique approach can
transform lives by enabling ICT training and
connectivity using cutting edge, low cost, disruptive
digital technologies.
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Integrated Farming Biowaste Initiative - Program will showcase
the role of integrated farming practices in
helping to address serious sanitation problems
in Nigerian and African cities as well as in
rural regions.
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