Introducing the Nigeria Forum for Businesses and NGOs: Celebrating the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Africa's Giant on May 16, 2024.
Join Us!
The Partnering for Change project of the Deaconess Foundation and Filantropia ry and its partners are proud to present the Nigeria Forum for Businesses and NGOs.
When: Thursday 16th of May, 2024
Time: 12-17 pm (EEST)
Venue: REDI Neuvottelee, Hermannin rantatie 5, 00580 Helsinki
Photo art exhibition & networking session
Date: Thursday 16th of May, 2024
Time: 17-19 pm (EEST)
Venue: Vapaakaupungin Olohuone REDI, KALASATAMA.
Both venues are in the REDI Shopping Centre.
Ife Olowu
An artist using Augmented Reality to bring his traditional paintings to life.
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photo art exhibition
03-25.05.2024
Explore Naija with Us!
This photo art exhibition is part of the Partnering for Change Project by the Deaconess Foundation and Filantropia ry. It is produced and curated by Art for Business, a platform using creative arts to inform, educate and shed light on daily challenges in emerging economies.
Venue: Vapaakaupungin Olohuone REDI, KALASATAMA.
Hermannin rantatie 5, 00580 Helsinki, Finland.
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featured works
Chess In Slums Africa
A Nigerian NGO empowering and educating children in the slums and streets through chess.
Dotun Popoola
The King of Scrap Metal redefining circular economy through his monumental metal sculptors
ASIRI Magazine
Travel in time and discover Nigeria's history, culture, heritage, and art with archival works from ASIRI Magazine.
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A Digital experience
Explore Naija with Us!
This digital catalogue is part of the Partnering for Change Project by the Deaconess Foundation and Filantropia ry. It is produced and curated by Art for Business, a platform using creative arts to inform, educate and shed light on daily challenges in emerging economies.
Click on the image to learn more about Naija!
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Image Copyright: Kwame Ayensu, Ghana,
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