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Help Beyond Borders Nigeria.
Org Type
Nonprofit
Year Founded
2018
Winner or Finalist
2025 Finalist
Project
Company
Financials
Primary Project Category:
Secondary Project Category:
Carbon Sinks (Natural & Engineered)
Energy
Finance
Social & Cultural Pathways
Transport and Mobility
Name of Project:
Year Project Originated:
Project Summary / Description:
Many rural communities in Lagos face significant challenges due to no or unreliable electricity access, impacting their quality of life, education, and economic opportunities. Our organization is committed to improving these conditions, and we believe that solar energy can provide a sustainable solution to these challenges by providing clean alternatives that greatly affects the environment positively.
How Project Affects Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions:
['Replaces/avoids GHGs (e.g., projects that replace sources of GHGs, such as the burning of fossil fuels for electricity, heat, transport, or other energy uses)']
Impact on Underrepresented Groups:
Provide Portable Solar Energy Solutions: Distributing portable solar kits to households and small businesses to ensure reliable access to electricity. Enhance Safety and Security: Improved lighting will help enhance the safety of the communities, reducing crime and enabling families to feel secure in their environment. Support Education: Enabling schoolchildren to study and read at night, thereby improving their academic performance and future prospects. Boost Local Economies: Allowing small businesses to operate at night, increasing their revenue potential and contributing to economic growth. Reduce Energy Costs: Helping families and businesses cut their running costs by providing a sustainable energy source.
Sub-Categories:
Renewables
Nature-based
Agriculture
Methane
Plastics
Built Environment
Energy Efficiency
Restoration
Biodiversity
Energy storage
Rural
Urban
Circular Economy
Oceans
Forests
Waste
Carbon Removal
Electric Transportation
Cooling Solutions
Technology
Advocacy
Biomass
Conservation
Clean Cooking
Environmental justice
Research or Economic Modeling
Measurement, Reporting & Validation
Communications
Mission Statement:
Providing Support to the less privileged and indigent members of the society, particularly the old, the terminally ill, widows and those in disadvantaged position.
Sources of Past Funding:
Individual donations
Foundation grants
Corporate contributions
Government grants
Membership fees
Events and fundraisers
Earned income
Corporate partnerships
Bequests and planned giving
In-kind donations
Impact investing
Crowdfunding
Endowments
Bootstrapped
Equity
Debt
Carbon offsets or credits
Other