With communities, we're putting people and the planet first in Nigeria.

We equip young people, especially women, with AI skills for the future and partner with communities across Nigeria to organize collective action, influence policy, and build locally driven solutions for climate and social justice.

We are a community-rooted movement advancing social and climate justice from the ground up.

The People’s Project is a Nigerian nonprofit committed to community-driven action, accountable governance, and responsible technology.

Our work spans education, youth development, climate justice, civic engagement, and ethical innovation. To date, we have reached more than 150,000 people across urban, rural, and crisis-affected communities in Nigeria and beyond.

Real impact, measured in people and places.

150,000+

People reached across Africa and beyond

80%

Women and girls across all programs

5,300

Youth and community leaders equipped

25+

Communities and local governments engaged

5

Civic and climate technology innovations deployed

5,300

Boys and men engaged for gender equity

150,000+

People reached across Africa and beyond

80%

Women and girls across all programs

5,300

Youth and community leaders equipped

25+

Communities and local governments engaged

5

Civic and climate technology innovations deployed

5,300

Boys and men engaged for gender equity

Our Work

We confront the inequities that limit people’s access to opportunity and justice.

Across Africa, climate breakdown, weak governance, and exclusion from decision-making continue to restrict access to education, livelihoods, and essential public services. In Nigeria, we work alongside the women, young people, persons with disabilities, and marginalized communities who carry the heaviest burden, despite contributing the least to these crises.

We Build Power With Communities

We work alongside women, young people, and marginalized groups to design solutions, build capacity together, and use ethical technology in service of community priorities. Through skills, knowledge, civic accountability, and policy engagement, we turn lived experience into lasting systems change – led by the people who know what their communities need most.

Our Work

We confront the inequities that limit people’s access to opportunity and justice.

Across Africa, climate breakdown, weak governance, and exclusion from decision-making continue to restrict access to education, livelihoods, and essential public services. In Nigeria, we work alongside the women, young people, persons with disabilities, and marginalized communities who carry the heaviest burden, despite contributing the least to these crises.

We Build Power With Communities

We work alongside women, young people, and marginalized groups to design solutions, build capacity together, and use ethical technology in service of community priorities. Through skills, knowledge, civic accountability, and policy engagement, we turn lived experience into lasting systems change – led by the people who know what their communities need most.

What We Focus On

We create impact by strengthening community power across five interconnected areas.

Climate Justice

Advancing locally led climate solutions that protect livelihoods, restore ecosystems, and build resilience to climate shocks.

AI for Good

Deploying ethical AI and civic technology to expand access to information, strengthen accountability, and support democratic participation.

Education & Youth

Equipping young people with AI skills, leadership, and economic pathways to build sustainable futures and lead change in their communities.

Gender Equality

Working with women and men to challenge harmful norms, promote caring masculinity, and build communities where everyone can thrive.

Civic Governance

Strengthening civic participation and grassroots leadership so communities can influence decisions and hold institutions accountable.

Climate Justice

Advancing locally led climate solutions that protect livelihoods, restore ecosystems, and build resilience to climate shocks.

AI for Good

Deploying ethical AI and civic technology to expand access to information, strengthen accountability, and support democratic participation.

Education & Youth

Equipping young people with AI skills, leadership, and economic pathways to build sustainable futures and lead change in their communities.

Gender Equality

Working with women and men to challenge harmful norms, promote caring masculinity, and build communities where everyone can thrive.

Civic Governance

Strengthening civic participation and grassroots leadership so communities can influence decisions and hold institutions accountable.

How We Work

Research

We gather evidence, surface barriers, and share insights that shape better programs and policies.

Programs

We grow leaders and run programs that turn evidence into action – through fellowships, capacity building, and direct community work.

Advocacy

We use data and dialogue to shape policy, strengthen institutions, and build fairer systems for ALL.

Technology

We build ethical AI and civic tools that help communities, partners, and decision-makers do their work better – from data collection to program delivery.

Powering Justice for People and Planet.

Join us in building a just, equitable, and sustainable future for communities across Nigeria and beyond.