Fostering Inclusion, Rights Awareness, and Civic Responsibility

Project Drive is a transformative initiative empowering students, educators, organizations, and communities across Nigeria with the knowledge and tools to understand human rights, fundamental laws, and civic responsibilities while fostering a culture of inclusion, equity, and respect. At its core, the project champions disability inclusion and gender sensitivity by establishing Inclusive Clubs in schools and institutions—safe spaces where young people and community members learn, lead, and advocate for justice and social cohesion.

Recent Activities
As part of its latest engagements, Project Drive inaugurated Inclusive Clubs with 100 students each at:

• Community Secondary School, Kabusa
• Handmaids Girls Secondary School, Kuje, FCT Abuja

The inaugurations created vibrant hubs for peer learning and student-led advocacy. Activities included a Career Talk, Disability Inclusion session, and Gender Sensitization workshop, all designed to equip students with the tools to champion fairness, respect, and equality in their schools and communities. To ensure continuity, Information, Educational and Communication IEC materials were distributed to support ongoing awareness and engagement within the clubs.

 Key Contributions

• Established Inclusive Clubs that serve as safe and empowering spaces for dialogue and advocacy.
• Delivered training sessions on career development, disability inclusion, and gender sensitivity.
• Equipped students and staff with knowledge and leadership skills to challenge stereotypes and promote fairness.
• Distributed IEC materials to reinforce learning and encourage long-term impact.

   Impact

• Students gained the confidence and skills to raise their voices and advocate for inclusion.
• Leadership opportunities emerged, with students stepping up to drive campaigns and model inclusive values.
• Schools began embracing equality in practice, embedding inclusive principles into their culture.
• Communities experienced noticeable shifts in attitudes toward persons with disabilities and adoption of more inclusive practices.
• Thousands of students and community members have been reached and positively influenced since the project’s inception.

Why It Matters
Project Drive goes beyond awareness—it is about action, empowerment, and transformation. By embedding inclusion in schools, communities, and institutions, the project is cultivating a generation of rights-conscious citizens who will champion equity, justice, and dignity for all.

With continued support, Project Drive can reach more schools, empower more communities, and expand its impact, laying a strong foundation for a Nigeria where diversity is celebrated and rights are respected.