Networking and Partnerships
There are a number of important actors and individuals already active in the areas the Foundation aims to work in. Therefore, collaborative relationships will be forged with key groups of actors:
Civil Society:
PEGA & Friends Foundation will mainly work through Non-Governmental Organisations, community based groups, including faith-based organisations, youth and women’s groups in Nigeria.
Governments:
The Foundation is cognizant of the fact that its interventions are the primary responsibility of the government. Thus, the Foundation will not operate in a manner that conveys an impression that these interventions will absolve government of its responsibility. Therefore the Foundation will encourage the organisations it supports to work with governments at all levels, including the state and national assemblies, government ministries, departments and agencies. The Foundation will also seek to involve government agencies in the assessment of the projects implemented to ensure that the grants provided are utilized for the approved purposes.
Other foundations:
PEGA & Friends Foundation will identify and where necessary partner with Foundations that work in similar intervention areas. Efforts will be made to encourage international Foundations to invest and work in Nigeria through “joint funding” initiatives.
The Foundation will also get involved in the national and international philanthropic sector by joining platforms and networks that are committed to advancing philanthropy.
Private sector:
The Foundation will seek collaborations with private sector institutions that use business solutions to solve social problems. For example, collaborations will be forged with organizations with corporate social responsibility initiatives across the country. Public Private partnerships in the funding of large-scale projects will also be sought.
International experts:
The Foundation will leverage international expertise to implement projects.