Leading the Way in Meaningful Community Service for a Better Tomorrow
We are driving community empowerment with a focus on knowledge, innovation, and impact. We are committed to providing resources and tools that promote growth to ensure a better future for all.
Digital Civic Protection Toolkit
This Toolkit is developed by the Open Knowledge Development Initiative (OKDI) through a participatory co-creation process involving civil society organizations, youth activists, Cyber-security experts, translators, and media practitioners, it reflects real risks that CSOs in Gombe State and Northeastern Nigeria face every day.
It is designed to be practical, locally relevant, and accessible. It is written in plain language a n d t r a n s l a t e d i n to H a u s a s o t h a t organizations with varying levels of digital literacy can use it. Whether you are a CSO director, a youth activist, a community journalist, or a f rontline human rights defender, this toolkit is for you.
About OKDI
We believe that knowledge is the key to progress. Our goal is to provide individuals and communities with the tools, skills, and information they need to create meaningful change. We support education, promote digital literacy, and ensure open access to reliable information.
Our platform is open to students, professionals, and communities looking to expand their knowledge.
Our programs focus on media literacy, fact-checking, and responsible use of technology.
Ours is to equip people with skills that improve their lives and help them contribute to society.
We conduct research on key issues affecting education, technology, human right and access to information.
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Our Projects
OKDI has successfully delivered projects in partnership and/or with sponsorships from various local and national organizations such as the Plan International, Center for Information, Technology, and Development (CITAD), LifeLine, among others.
AmplifyHer
For Safer Schools; Free From GBV
AccountGov Mission
An Approach Towards Accountability
MADE
My Ability with Digital Empowerment
Explore Other Projects
The team has successfully handled multiple impactful projects that aligned with our thematic focus.
Thematic Focus
Our thematic focus centers on empowering communities through digital literacy, building institutions for sustainable growth with tailored tools and programs that enhance accountability, and advocating for universal access to information across various sectors such as health, environment, education, and more.
Team Members
Our Dedicated Team
Acheli Obidah Fwa
Operations Manager
Sadiq Yahaya
Finance Manager
Zainab Abdulfatah
Programs Manager
Muib Sheifu
M&E Officer