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Christian Social Impact Aid (CSI Aid)
CSIaid is an initiative aimed at establishing an organized and robust Christian development space/faith-based organizations (FBOs) by providing grants to faith-based projects.
our mission
To set up an organized and robust Christian development space/CSO community.
Goals
To encourage believers to establish faith-based organizations (FBOs) with the goal of implementing projects that translate God's word into cultural norms and policies, and to offer innovative solutions to the challenges faced by Christians across various sectors of society.
Strategies
- Establish the grant-giving wing of our initiative, where we will frequently request proposals and systematically fund projects aimed at achieving our goals.
- Provide training and support for young people who want to set up FBOs and Christian civil society organizations.
- Build partnerships (on behalf of the Faith-Based Organizations) with other organizations, including universities, businesses, and government agencies, to provide resources needed to launch and sustain their organizations, such as office space, conference halls, materials, volunteers, and technical support, among others.
- Raise awareness about the crucial role that NGOs and civil society organizations play in addressing national problems and advancing the Christian cause.
Collaborators
- Nonprofit consultants
- Grant-giving partners
- Churches and Christian organizations
To promote the integration of Christian principles and values into society and to fight against evil agendas.
Strategies
- Encourage Christian CSOs to initiate advocacy campaigns targeting decision-makers and policymakers. Such campaigns could involve letter writing, petitions, and public demonstrations.
- Frequently organize capacity-building workshops to educate and train Christian CSOs in closed-door meetings on anti-evil agendas and advocacy techniques.
- Create awards and recognition programs to celebrate the achievements of FBOs that have successfully launched and implemented faith-based projects.
- Sponsor projects focused on cleaning up the entertainment space and promoting godly content in mainstream movies, music, social media, and other platforms.
Collaborators
- Nonprofit consultants
- Grant-giving partners
- Churches and Christian organizations
To establish a network and foster collaboration and cooperation among Christian development organizations.
Strategies
- Become a recognized hub (physical location/workspace) for Christian-based national development organizations.
- Frequently organize meetings or conferences where representatives from different FBOs can come together to discuss ways of collaborating on projects.
- Create a digital platform where FBOs can connect, share information, and collaborate on projects.
- Establish a database of FBOs/development organizations that includes information about their areas of expertise, geographic locations, and contact details.
- Encourage a culture of collaboration and cooperation among these FBOs by promoting open communication, project collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.
Collaborators
- Faith-based NGOs
- Grant-giving partners
Provide an enabling environment for the spread of the gospel and continuously evaluate and improve the development space to ensure it meets the evolving needs of the Christian community.
Strategies
- Develop strategic partnerships with local authorities, including government agencies and community leaders, especially in the core North of Nigeria, to create an enabling environment for the spread of the gospel.
- Conduct regular evaluations of the country or region’s enabling environment by gathering feedback from Christian leaders, conducting surveys or focus groups, and analyzing data on the effectiveness of existing policies and culture.
- Fund organizations and initiatives that seek to establish peaceful coexistence between the Christian community and the Islamic community in volatile regions.
- Provide incentives and grants for secular schools that adopt Christian curricula.
- Offer sponsorships and grants for churches or individuals setting up churches in very remote rural communities with few or no existing churches or Christian presence.
- Provide scholarships for top-notch theology schools for those called by God.
Collaborators
- Local authorities, government agencies, and community leaders
- Grant-giving partners
- Top theology schools, primary and secondary schools, and churches
Apply for CSIAID N20M Constantine Grant
At RID Nigeria, through the CSIAID, we invest in innovative solutions through grant funding. We support christian organisations that are committed to creating lasting impact in areas such as culture, education, politics, policy and leadership. Our goal is to empower Faith-based organisations to drive positive change across Nigeria.
