The Silver Lining for the Needy Initiative (SLNI) is a distinguished non-profit organization established in 2009 with a core mission to disseminate humanitarian aid to the impoverished. Dedicated to elevating the living standards of Nigerians, SLNI places a special emphasis on supporting children, youth, and women. This dedication was recognized on a global scale when, in 2021, the organization was awarded special consultative status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the pinnacle of recognition as outlined in Article 71 of the UN charter. 

Central to SLNI’s ethos is the vision of a world where communities thrive, and individuals transcend societal limitations. We aspire to a future where every mother survives childbirth, and every child experiences fundamental social and health rights. By focusing on the well-being and development of the communities they serve, SLNI seeks to enhance the lives of those marginalized, particularly women and children, aiming to reduce societal injustices and discrimination. SLNI’s mission embodies the spirit of empowerment. 

We endeavor to bolster rural communities with sustainable maternal and child healthcare projects and uplift women and youths through skills training, awareness campaigns, and advocacy initiatives. This mission aligns seamlessly with our vision of restoring hope and enabling individuals to live above limitations. In its quest to realize these aspirations, SLNI implements several strategic policy steps. We foster partnerships with governmental entities, local administrative units, and agencies to kick-start and execute development programs in rural sectors. Collaboration is also sought with other NGOs and religious figures, aiming to uplift the rural underprivileged. An emphasis on self-reliance is core to their philosophy, promoting the idea that communities should play an active role in their own progression and welfare. 

Our primary service programs are comprehensive, focusing on maternal health, newborn and child health, as well as adolescent and youth health. Coupled with these, empowerment initiatives have seen tangible action. The distribution of birthing kits to mothers in underprivileged communities, women’s empowerment schemes, household economic strengthening programs, community outreach initiatives, and skill acquisition courses for young individuals are just a few of the impactful activities carried out by SLNI. 

At the heart of SLNI’s success is its organizational strength. Our approach is rooted in a keen understanding of community needs, derived from extensive baseline surveys, ensuring high community engagement levels. We harness the passion of volunteers, fostering an environment that allows for innovative methodologies and risk-taking when required. This adaptability ensures we can tailor our interventions to specific local needs, whether through integrated or sectoral projects. Our team at SLNI is our backbone – motivated, idealistic professionals capable of fostering dialogue from grassroots community levels to the highest echelons of government.

VISION

• Our vision is to see a future where hope is restored through developing communities and people live above limitations.

MISSION

• To strengthen the capacity of rural communities towards sustainable maternal, newborn, child and adolescent healthcare projects.
• To empower women and youths through skill acquisition, sensitization and advocacy as a means of improving paradigm of livelihood.

OUR GOAL

The people we serve in the communities are our key beneficiaries; all our programs and activities are centered on their well-being and development. Our goal is to improve the lives of the poor, disadvantaged and vulnerable, especially women and children through initiatives that limit social injustice and discrimination.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Empathy: All of our work is based on respect for the inherent worth and dignity of all people, and the rights that follow from this understanding.
• Transparency and accountability: We provide access to clear, accurate and up-to- date information.
• Sustainability: We educate and empower volunteers, our networks and the communities we serve. We believe that the benefits of our work will be enduring.
• Collaboration and Partnership: We endeavor to create a shared voice, working together in a manner that enables us to achieve our shared goals and reach our targets.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? EMAIL US @ info@slni.org