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About SSI
SSI is a Section 501(c) (3) charitable organization, EIN 82-3961927.
At Sustainable Social Initiatives (SSI), we are committed to providing accessible, affordable, and sustainable solutions to improve the quality of life and well-being of individuals residing in developing countries such as Nigeria. Our mission is to elevate underserved and resource-poor communities by enhancing access to life-saving education and services.
Quality early education is crucial towards the development of optimal literacy skills needed to succeed in any competitive environment. SSI hopes to partner with government and private sector stakeholders to expand refurbishment projects in children’s public libraries and school libraries regionally and across the country, in addition to building and programming new children’s libraries where needed. The goal of improving the library's educational resources and programs to be at par with the standards in developed countries.
Undernutrition in children contributes to cognitive deficits, poor academic engagement and performance. Prevalence of stunting, underweight and wasting in school age children in Nigeria ranges from 20% to as high as 50% with geographical variations. With financial assistance, donations and support from the public and institutions, SSI hopes to achieve its goal of running school lunch programs with high protein meals in resource-poor nursery/elementary schools.
The youth unemployment rate in Nigeria (at more than 50%) remains one of the highest in the world. Causes of youth unemployment are multifactorial ranging from inadequate education and skills development to economic instability and limited job opportunities. SSI intends to forge partnerships with local public libraries, businesses, workforce development agencies to set up career services/career centers to assist with job searches and resume development; conduct workforce training services including certification courses and adult literacy programs.
Preventive measures and health education can reduce complications of prevalent chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. In children, immunization is an essential strategy to reduce childhood morbidity and mortality. Unfortunately, 14% of 22 million children without complete immunization records, live in Nigeria. SSI plans to collaborate with local health departments to ensure 100% immunization coverage, especially school children in hard-to-reach remote rural areas. SSI plans to conduct medical outreaches periodically throughout the year mostly in rural remote areas with few or no health facilities . Extensive support , financial and otherwise, is needed for successful and sustainable activities.
SSI believes in assisting communities in periods of hardship and despair. During the floods in Nigeria in 2022 which devastated communities and displaced over 1.4 million in many states; with over 603 people losing their lives, SSI conducted humanitarian and medical aid assistance during the 2022 devastating floods in Nigeria. SSI plans to continue with these human centered relief efforts where and when needed. Donations and support from the public, businesses and institutions are highly welcome.
At SSI, we work diligently to break down barriers to access to better life in low-resource communities by offering targeted interventions and innovative solutions. We firmly believe in the power of community-oriented projects to make a lasting impact on the well-being and prosperity of people in need. Join us in our mission to create lasting change and empower communities worldwide, to ensure a more equitable and successful future for all.
