Odav’s Empowerment for Progress Foundation (OEPF) is deeply committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a global blueprint for a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future by 2030. Through our innovative, tech-enabled, and community-led programs, we address critical challenges in Nigeria, aligning our efforts with key SDGs to drive transformative change for vulnerable populations—particularly women, youth, and children. By integrating local solutions with global priorities, OEPF is contributing to a world where no one is left behind, while fostering sustainable development across communities.

Our Commitment to the SDGs

The SDGs provide a universal framework to tackle pressing issues like poverty, hunger, inequality, and climate change. OEPF’s mission to empower communities through education, nutrition, technology, governance, and sustainability directly supports this global agenda. Our flagship programs—Meals to Learn, Ready4Life, Smart Women, Strong Communities, Tech4Growth, Capability Modeling & Policy Advisory, and Sustain & Grow—are strategically designed to advance multiple SDGs, ensuring that our impact is both local and globally relevant.

We work in partnership with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), development agencies (UN, USAID, GIZ), universities, and communities to amplify our contributions to the SDGs. By aligning with Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, we ensure that our efforts are contextually grounded while advancing the global goals.

How OEPF Advances Key SDGs

OEPF’s programs are mapped to specific SDGs, demonstrating how our work addresses interconnected challenges and creates lasting impact. Below is an overview of our contributions to key SDGs, with examples from our initiatives:

SDG 1: No Poverty

  • Program: Smart Women, Strong Communities

  • Contribution: By empowering 10,000 rural women across six states by 2026 with skills, agribusiness opportunities, and financial literacy, we enable women to generate sustainable income, lifting households out of poverty.

  • Impact Example: Women’s cooperatives trained in food processing have doubled their income, improving family livelihoods and community economic stability.

SDG 2: Zero Hunger

  • Program: Meals to Learn

  • Contribution: Providing daily nutritious meals to 100,000 children across 15 LGAs by 2028, we combat hunger, improve nutrition, and support local agriculture through farmer-school procurement models.

  • Impact Example: In one LGA, school meal programs have reduced malnutrition rates and increased farmer incomes by 40%.

SDG 4: Quality Education

  • Programs: Meals to Learn, Ready4Life

  • Contribution: Meals to Learn boosts school attendance by providing meals, while Ready4Life equips 50,000 youth with digital skills and certifications, enhancing access to quality education and lifelong learning.

  • Impact Example: A child receiving daily meals improved her grades, while a Ready4Life graduate secured a tech internship, showcasing educational empowerment.

SDG 5: Gender Equality

  • Program: Smart Women, Strong Communities, Tech4Growth

  • Contribution: Empowering women through agribusiness and digital skills training, we promote gender equity, with Tech4Growth targeting 50% female participation in tech programs to bridge the gender gap in STEM.

  • Impact Example: A women’s cooperative leader now supplies produce to schools, inspiring other women to take leadership roles.

SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

  • Program: Sustain & Grow

  • Contribution: By deploying solar-powered water systems and promoting waste-to-energy solutions, we expand access to clean energy, with a goal to establish three sustainability labs by 2026.

  • Impact Example: A solar irrigation system in a rural community benefited 300 households, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

  • Programs: Ready4Life, Tech4Growth

  • Contribution: Training 50,000 youth in digital and entrepreneurial skills and 5,000 in tech by 2028, we create pathways to decent work and foster economic growth through innovation and job creation.

  • Impact Example: A Tech4Growth graduate launched a freelance web design business, employing two peers.

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

  • Program: Tech4Growth

  • Contribution: Establishing tech hubs and training in AI, IoT, and cloud computing, we drive innovation and digital infrastructure, empowering 5,000 youth and women by 2028.

  • Impact Example: A tech hub hackathon led to a smart agriculture app now used by local farmers.

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

  • Programs: Tech4Growth, Smart Women, Strong Communities

  • Contribution: By prioritizing women, youth, and rural communities, we reduce inequalities through digital inclusion and economic empowerment, ensuring marginalized groups have access to opportunities.

  • Impact Example: Girls-in-Tech Focus Labs empowered young women to pursue tech careers, breaking gender barriers.

SDG 13: Climate Action

  • Program: Sustain & Grow

  • Contribution: Promoting smart agro-tech, waste-to-energy, and green infrastructure, we support climate adaptation and mitigation, aiming to establish three sustainability labs by 2026.

  • Impact Example: A waste-to-energy project reduced pollution and created jobs in a rural community.

SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

  • Program: Capability Modeling & Policy Advisory

  • Contribution: Strengthening governance through research and policy tools, we support 10 MDAs and 15 institutions by 2027, fostering transparent and inclusive institutions.

  • Impact Example: A state MDA adopted a youth employment model, creating 500 jobs.

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

  • All Programs

  • Contribution: Our partnerships with MDAs, UN agencies, universities, and communities amplify our impact, fostering collaborative solutions to achieve the SDGs.

  • Impact Example: Collaboration with UN Women enhanced Smart Women, Strong Communities, empowering women with funding and markets.

Note: Impact examples are illustrative based on typical program outcomes. OEPF can replace them with real case studies as programs progress.

Why Our SDG Contributions Matter

The SDGs are a global call to action, and OEPF’s work demonstrates how local solutions can drive universal progress. In Nigeria, where challenges like poverty, hunger, and climate change are acute, our programs provide practical, scalable answers that empower communities and align with global priorities. By focusing on vulnerable populations—women, youth, and children—we ensure that our impact is inclusive, addressing inequalities and fostering resilience.

Our alignment with the SDGs also strengthens our partnerships with international development agencies, governments, and academic institutions, creating a collaborative ecosystem that amplifies our reach. Every meal served, skill taught, woman empowered, or policy developed is a step toward achieving the SDGs and building a sustainable future for Nigeria and Africa.

Join Us in Advancing the SDGs

OEPF’s progress toward the SDGs is fueled by the support of our partners, donors, volunteers, and advocates. You can help us accelerate our impact and contribute to global development goals:

  • Donate: Fund programs that advance SDGs, from feeding children (SDG 2) to promoting clean energy (SDG 7).

  • Partner: Collaborate with us to scale SDG-aligned initiatives or integrate our solutions into national frameworks.

  • Volunteer: Share your skills to support programs like Tech4Growth (SDG 9) or Sustain & Grow (SDG 13).

  • Advocate: Spread awareness of our SDG contributions to inspire others to join the movement.

Call to Action: Be a part of the global movement for sustainability. Donate today, contact us to explore partnership or volunteer opportunities, or share our mission to advance the SDGs and transform Nigeria’s future.