Creating Lasting Change Through Community Action
At Grassroot People and Gender Development Center (GRADE), we design and implement evidence-based programmes that address the root causes of inequality, poverty, gender-based discrimination, and social exclusion. Our interventions empower individuals, strengthen communities, and promote sustainable development across Nigeria.
Working alongside communities, government agencies, development partners, schools, and civil society organizations, we deliver impactful programmes that improve lives and create opportunities for women, girls, children, youth, older persons, and vulnerable populations.
Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment
Empowering women and girls is central to achieving inclusive and sustainable development. We work to eliminate barriers that prevent women and girls from realizing their full potential.
What We Do
- Women’s economic empowerment
- Financial literacy and entrepreneurship training
- Leadership and mentoring programmes
- Gender equality advocacy
- Saving
- Prevention of gender-based violence
- Sexual and reproductive health education
- Household food security initiatives
- Digital and life skills development
Our Goal
To enable women and girls to become confident, economically independent, and active contributors to their families and communities.
Child Protection & Safeguarding
Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, nurturing, and protective environment.
We strengthen child protection systems by working with schools, parents, communities, and government institutions to prevent abuse, exploitation, violence, and neglect.
What We Do
- Child rights education
- School safeguarding programmes
- Prevention of child domestic labour
- Child protection clubs
- Positive parenting education
- Community awareness campaigns
- Referral and case management support
- Safe spaces for vulnerable children
Our Goal
To ensure every child grows up safe, protected, and able to reach their full potential.
Leadership & Mentoring
We nurture the next generation of ethical, confident, and community-minded leaders.
Our mentoring programmes provide young women and girls with opportunities to develop leadership skills, self-confidence, communication abilities, and career aspirations.
What We Do
- Girls Leadership and Mentoring Programme (GLAMP)
- Girls Corner Initiative
- Leadership bootcamps
- Career guidance
- Mentorship sessions
- Public speaking
- Confidence building
- Civic engagement
Our Goal
To inspire young leaders who will become positive change-makers in their communities.
Health & Well-being
Healthy communities are productive communities.
We improve access to preventive healthcare through education, screenings, referrals, and community health promotion activities.
What We Do
- Blood pressure screening
- Health education
- Nutrition awareness
- Maternal and child health promotion
- Menstrual hygiene education
- Mental and emotional well-being
- Healthy ageing programmes
- Community health outreaches
Our Goal
To improve health outcomes and promote healthier lifestyles for vulnerable populations.
Elderly Care & Healthy Ageing
Older persons deserve dignity, care, and opportunities to age actively.
Our programmes support the physical, emotional, and social well-being of elderly women and men through wellness initiatives and community support.
What We Do
- Elderly wellness outreach
- Health screening
- Emotional wellness sessions
- Nutrition education
- Gentle exercise and fitness
- Social inclusion activities
- Distribution of care and hygiene kits
Our Goal
To promote healthy, active, and dignified ageing.
Education & Life Skills
Education equips individuals with the knowledge and confidence needed to make informed decisions.
We support children and young people through educational programmes that strengthen both academic success and life skills.
What We Do
- School outreach programmes
- Life skills education
- Menstrual hygiene management
- Reading promotion
- Environmental education
- Digital literacy
- STEM awareness
- Career readiness
Our Goal
To prepare children and young people for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship.
Community Development & Advocacy
We strengthen communities by promoting participation, inclusion, and collective action.
Through advocacy, capacity building, and partnerships, we help communities identify challenges, develop solutions, and influence policies that improve lives.
What We Do
- Community mobilisation
- Advocacy campaigns
- Stakeholder engagement
- Capacity building
- Research and community assessments
- Policy dialogue
- Volunteer development
- Social accountability initiatives
Our Goal
To build resilient communities where everyone has a voice and equal opportunities.
Environmental Sustainability
Healthy communities depend on a healthy environment.
We promote environmental stewardship through education, tree planting, climate awareness, and community-led environmental initiatives.
What We Do
- Environmental education
- School environmental clubs
- Tree planting campaigns
- Waste management awareness
- Climate change education
- Community clean-up initiatives
Our Goal
To encourage environmentally responsible communities and contribute to sustainable development.
How We Deliver Our Programmes
Every programme is implemented using our community-centred approach:
- Community Participation – Communities help identify needs and design solutions.
- Capacity Building – We strengthen the knowledge and skills of individuals and institutions.
- Partnerships – We collaborate with governments, schools, civil society, and development partners.
- Evidence-Based Action – Our programmes are informed by research, data, and community feedback.
- Sustainability – We promote local ownership to ensure long-term impact.
Our Impact Vision
We envision communities where women are empowered, children are protected, young people become leaders, older persons live with dignity, and every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
Together, we are building stronger families, safer communities, and a more inclusive future.
