Empowering Citizens. Advancing Justice. Driving Change.
With the power of the internet and smartphones, Citizen Voices Empowerment Foundation (CVEF) is empowering and amplifying the voices of youth and women across Nigeria to demand human rights, socioeconomic equality, and climate justice.
We are committed to transforming every smartphone into a tool for active citizenshipâmobilizing Nigerians to speak out, take action, and hold power to account.
empowering People and communities FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Civic Media & Advocacy: Through its flagship initiative Citizen Voices Nigeria (CVN), CVEF publishes citizen-generated content, supports digital storytelling, and runs media campaigns to support human rights, highlight social-economic and climate issues and push for systemic reforms
Civic Education & Legal Awareness: CVEF conducts workshops, webinars, and publications to educate citizens on their constitutional rights, the Freedom of Information Act (2011), the Cybercrime Act (2015), and other relevant frameworks.
Community Engagement: The Foundation facilitates dialogue between citizens and
government actors, mobilizes communities around public interest issues, and
supports grassroots activism. Example the Citizen Voices Advocacy Network
(CVAN)
Policy Advisory: CVEF researches pressing socio-political issues and offers
policy recommendations to relevant institutions for inclusive governance.
Example, the Amendment of the JAMB Act, 1978 by the National Assembly.
Legal Protection & Support: We offer legal protection and support to
citizen journalists, advocates, and whistleblowers, ensuring they can speak
truth to power without fear.
Youth Empowerment & Leadership: CVEF invests in building the next generation of
transformative leaders by equipping young people with leadership skills, civic
tools, and platforms for engagement. This includes mentorship programs,
innovation labs, and leadership forums that empower youth to contribute
meaningfully to national development and democratic progress.