Dewdrop Institute collaborates with leading organizations that share its vision and goals to design and deliver top quality training at its facilities. We have collaborated with the following organizations on various programs that have made a refreshing change in people’s lives:
City & Guilds
City and Guilds, UK is a global leader in skills development and vocational training, with over 2 million learners working towards one of their qualifications every year at the Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma levels.
The Dewdrop Institute Abuja is the pioneer City & Guilds Centre in Abuja, and northern Nigeria.
The Institute offers City & Guilds’ International Vocational Qualifications (IVQs) which are designed specifically for the international marketplace.
City & Guilds standard qualifications are designed to ensure learners develop work relevant and internationally transferable skills. One of their traditional strengths is the development of qualifications to ensure people learn skills that are work relevant and recognised by employers. They provide expert support and guidance to ensure that each student’s training programme meets City & Guilds required standards, quality assurance approach and assessment of learning outcomes.
City & Guilds courses are designed to focus on developing practical skills and the underpinning knowledge required in many occupational areas. They are also designed to prepare and develop learners in their potential work roles which enable them to progress into employment or further study. The flexible structure and training opportunities ensure their great appeal to individuals in full-time or part-time education as well as employees who need continuing professional development (CPD).
BNF
Bart Nnaji Foundation (BNF). Founded in 1980 by Professor Bart Nnaji, a globally renowned Professor of Robotic Engineering. BNF offers scholarship opportunities to deserving students in local communities and under privileged families. DDI collaborates with BNF to provide skills development and capacity building opportunities in local communities.
Ashoka
ASHOKA was founded by Bill Drayton in1980. It is the largest network of social entrepreneurs worldwide, with nearly 3,000 Ashoka Fellows in 70 countries putting their system changing ideas into practice on a global scale. Ashoka Fellows such as Mrs Agatha Nnaji, the founder of Dewdrop Foundation are leading social entrepreneurs who are recognized for their innovative solutions to social problems and the potential to change patterns across society. The Ashoka Fellows demonstrate unrivalled commitment to bold new ideas and prove that compassion, creativity, and collaboration are tremendous forces for change.
Ashoka has provided start-up financing, professional support platform for Agatha Nnaji and other people who are dedicated to changing the world. Ashoka launched the field of social entrepreneurship and has activated multi-sector partners across the world who increasingly look to entrepreneurial talent and new ideas to solve social problems.
FIDA
FIDA is an international Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in consultative status with the economic and social council of the United Nations (ECOSOC). Organised in 1944 at Mexico City, the group was originally known by its Spanish name, Federation International de Abogadas. Its mission is to promote the welfare of women and children and the principle and aims of the United Nations in their legal and social aspects. FIDA obtained UN Consultative status in 1954. FIDA consists of individual members and affiliate organisations. Individual members must be women admitted to the practice of law in their respective countries.
FIDA members support Dewdrop Institute as resource persons for our training program on legal topics and human rights. They have also provided pro-bono legal services for our vulnerable clients such as under-aged and abused domestic assistants/caregivers.
BON Hotel
BON HOTEL ABUJA, an upmarket boutique hotel in highbrow Maitama District of Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja. The hotel owners Cachez Group and the BON Hotel Abuja management team support Dewdrop’s capacity building/skills development programs through internship opportunities for DDI Trainees at the hotel, and support of its senior personnel as resource persons at the Dewdrop Institute
NAPTIP
NAPTIP The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) is Nigeria’s multidisciplinary Agency created to tackle the scourge of human trafficking. They coordinate law enforcement, protection and preventive initiatives of the various levels of Government and Non Governmental Organisations working in this area. Their unique organisational mandate enables them to suppress human trafficking, prosecute its perpetrators and offer a range of protection services to victims of the crime, including temporary sheltering, counselling, rehabilitation, reintegration and access to justice. NAPTIP provides input in DDI’s curriculum and supports Dewdrop Foundation’s investigation of reported cases of domestic Assistants’ abuse by providing protection, counselling and legal advice in collaboration with the Nigerian Police.
NDE
NDE Federal Government approved the establishment of the NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF EMPLOYMENT (NDE) on 26th March, 1986 but its programmes were launched nationwide in January 1987. The NDE’s enabling Act, CAP 250 of the Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (formerly Decree No.34 of 1989) gave the NDE her legal backing as an employment agency statutorily charged with the responsibility to design and implement programmes to combat mass unemployment. NDE collaborates with Dewdrop Foundation and Dewdrop Institute provides employment opportunities for graduands of the program.
OH Initiative
Regina Amadi-Njoku is an international development consultant whose services are focused on strengthening public and private sector institutions to adopt gender, youth and job creation friendly development policies. She is the also the Founder of Other Half Initiative (OH), a management and leadership entity that addresses gender equality and women and men empowerment, with special focus on how the interplay of culture and gender shapes men and women access to rights and leadership; the development of policies; and men and women participation in all spheres of human development.
Prior to her current role, Ms. Amadi-Njoku held high level positions in national and international institutions in Africa, Europe and the United States. She served as a UN Assistant Secretary General and Regional Director of the ILO in Africa; a Regional Program Director of West Africa for UNIFEM, now UN Women; and an interim UN Women Representative in Sierra Leone in 2013. Ms. Amadi-Njoku held the positions of Vice-President for Africa at the Mayatech Corporation, a human resource company in Maryland, USA; and a Project Coordinator at the Economic Development Institute (EDI) of the World Bank. Ms. Amadi-Njoku lectured at the University of Maryland and Howard University in Washington D.C. in linguistics, African Sociology and literature.
Ms. Amadi-Njoku is fully bilingual in English and French and is a known speaker and writer on development, labor and gender issues. She serves on various national and international boards and is a recipient of several awards.
Dewdrop Institute collaborates with leading organizations that share its vision and goals to design and deliver top quality training at its facilities.
We have collaborated with the following organizations on various programs that have made a refreshing change in people’s lives
City & Guilds
City & Guild UK is a global leader with over 140 years of experience and expertise in skills development, geared towards helping people, organizations and economies develop their skills for growth. They partner with customers to deliver work-based learning Programmes that build competency, to support better prospects for people, organizations and wider society.
C&G works with employers, training providers, colleges, learners/trainees and each other, to help raise and achieve Learners’ aspirations.
Dewdrop Institite is an accredited International Vocational Training Center for City and Guilds in Nigeria.
BON Hotels
BON Hotel Group (former Protea Hotels) of South Africa is an international hotel management company whose management team has over 100 years of combined international experience in the hospitality Industry.
The company’s portfolio in Nigeria includes eighteen (18) hotels in operation across the nation, and over twenty-two (22) additional hotel projects under various stages of development and construction.
BON Hotels offers top class, 3 and 4-star accommodation, restaurants, conference and meeting room facilities.
Dewdrop Institute is the training partner and “legacy project” of BON Hotel West Africa in Nigeria, supplying both onsite and hotel-based training; as well as training services for the hospitality industry at large and the independently owned BON Hotels in West Africa.
Songhai Farms
The Songhai Regional Centre in Benin Republic is a United Nations (UN) Regional Centre of Excellence for Africa. It was founded by a Dominican Priest, Rev Fr Nzamujo, and the Songhai model has been replicated in 15 African countries with the support of UNDP (UN Development Program). Seven (7) Songhai Integrated Farms are currently operating in various regions in Nigeria, with more projects in their pipeline for development.
The Songhai model offers work-place skills training opportunities in Nigeria, and it is collaborating with Dewdrop Foundation to establish an organic integrated farm project in Umuode community of Enugu State, Nigeria. Dewdrop Institute is also developing a work-based hospitality skills training program with internship opportunities for Learners and the industry workforce at their farm locations in Nigeria.
edX Group of USA
Dewdrop Institute is an accredited member of the massive edX open online course provider created by Harvard and MIT Universities. edX is transforming lives and learning across the globe by providing affordable and easily accessible online learning opportunities up to “university-level courses in a wide range of disciplines to a worldwide student body, including some courses at no charge.
It also conducts research into learning based on how people use its platform”. edX courses are “grounded in cutting edge cognitive science”.
Dewdrop Institute promotes knowledge sharing activities and offers edX courses to youths and other groups in Nigeria.
Dewdrop Foundation
Dewdrop Foundation is a not-for-profit organization based in Nigeria with three major focus areas:
- Women & Youth empowerment
- Care of the elderly, vulnerable children and persons with special needs
- Community Development
Dewdrop Institute is an outcome of Dewdrop Foundation’s work in rural communities, and its search for a sustainable solution to address the life-long cycle of poverty and other challenges faced by domestic servants in Nigeria.
Dewdrop Institute started as a vehicle for upskilling and empowering the Foundation’s target groups through globally certified vocational training, enhancing the quality of service delivery by the Care and Hospitality sector workforce, amongst others.
Transcorp Hilton
Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja has a reputation for luxurious hospitality and culinary excellence built over the course of more than a decade, it is one of the largest 5-star hotels in Sub-Saharan Africa with 650 rooms and an extensive range of facilities and services.
The hotel offers a unique hospitality and lifestyle experience to guests with a taste for exquisite services and remarkable moments.
Dewdrop Institute partners with Transcorp Hilton to train their staff on room services skills, executive Lounge services, housekeeping, front office skills, customer service amongst others. Over 135 employees have been trained in Q2 and Q3, 2022.
Geometric Power Limited (GP)
A pioneer indigenous power developer and investor in the Nigerian Power industry, with Head office in Abuja, Nigeria, the multimillion-dollar Aba Integrated Power Project in Aba, Abia State and other power projects under various stages of development with partners such as General Electric, USA in its pipeline of projects.
GP’s mission is “to develop and invest in sustainable power projects that make economic and environmental sense and have positive socio-economic impact within the community”. Its motto, “empowering the People” is in sync with Dewdrop’s goals, hence its adoption of the Dewdrop Foundation and Institute as vehicles for the implementation of its CRS activities.
The GP Group has been the pillar of support for Dewdrop over the years, hence the strong symbiotic relationship that has developed and is being maintained between the organizations.
Regent Hill Hospitality Ltd
Regent Hill Hospitality Ltd is the owner of the model luxury BON Hotel Abuja. It operates on 24/7 basis to promote customer-based services and standard of operation.
RHH supports Dewdrop Foundation and Dewdrop Institute in their human capital work and provides access to their facilities and team of hospitality experts for work-based skills training and internship opportunities for Learners, as well as the Care and Hospitality Industry workforce.
Grace Nursing Care Center
Grace Nursing Care Centre (GNCC) is a geriatric healthcare and nursing home that is approved by the Federal Ministry of Health and other healthcare regulating agencies under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
It offers 24hour room and board and health care services, including basic and skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and a full range of other therapies, treatments, and programs.
The Centre partners with Dewdrop Institute to provide internship opportunities for Learners and the Care Economy’s workforce.
CACHEZ Turnkey Projects (CZ)
A highly reputable pioneer real estate developer and property management company based in Abuja, with offices in various parts of Nigeria.
Over the years, Cachez Group has grown to include project management, facility management and consultancy services on property development, investment and best use of real estate property to its growing portfolio of high-end real estate properties and global clientele.
The Cachez Group Shares Dewdrop’s passion in human capital skills development and youth empowerment. It provides ongoing support for the activities and operations of Dewdrop Foundation and Dewdrop Institute.
Other Half Empowerment Initiative (OH)
OH was founded by Madam Regina Amadi-Njoku as a
Leadership and Development Management NGO that addresses development issues through the prism of the impact of culture and gender on development; and advocates for gender
partnership and parity between the two halves, men and women, as a critical path to equitable development.
OH promotes cross-cultural and gender responsive development strategies and
solutions that are anchored in the realities of Africa’s diverse and hybrid cultural heritage; its evolving gender paradigm and relations; and global development trends.
Madam Regina Amadi-Njoku is a mentor and keen supporter of Dewdrop Foundation and Dewdrop Institute.
Both organizations benefit enormously from her over 35 years of experience, goodwill and global network in national and international institutions, including the United Nations agencies in Africa, Europe and the United States where she served and later retired in 2008 as the Assistant Director General and the Regional Director for Africa of the International Labor Organization (ILO) at the level of United Nations Assistant Secretary General.
South East Region Economic Development Company (SEREDEC)
A private sector organization whose goal is to create a positive business environment that encourages dynamic infrastructural development and sustainable economic growth.
SEREDEC is using innovative and market-based approach to harness the knowledge and expertise of the private sector; the resources and experience of the public sector; passion and network of civil societies to address key issues in South-East development and drive sustainable economic development and innovation in the South-East region of Nigeria.
Dewdrop Institute is collaborating with SEREDEC to implement its shared vision of developing human capital and critical workforce that is required for the overall development of the South East region.
Construction Skills Training and Empowerment Program Ltd/Gte (C-STEMP)
A pioneer construction skills training provider approved on the 30th October, 2014 by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
C-STEMP is currently working with the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), and the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria, CORBON which have been endorsed by the NBTE as awarding body and sector skills council respectively, to train, assess and license artisans towards attainment of competence certification in line with the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for construction trades under the National Skills Qualification Framework.
Dewdrop Institute is collaborating with C-STEMP to empower youths through construction skills training, including electricals, carpentry, plumbing, tiling, masonry, etc.
BNF
Bart Nnaji Foundation (BNF). Founded in 1980 by Professor Bart Nnaji, a globally renowned Professor of Robotic Engineering.
BNF offers scholarship opportunities to deserving students in local communities and under privileged families.
DDI collaborates with BNF to provide skills development and capacity building opportunities in local communities.
Ashoka
ASHOKA was founded by Bill Drayton in1980. It is the largest network of social entrepreneurs worldwide, with nearly 3,000 Ashoka Fellows in 70 countries putting their system changing ideas into practice on a global scale.
Ashoka Fellows such as Mrs. Agatha Nnaji, the founder of Dewdrop Foundation are leading social entrepreneurs who are recognized for their innovative solutions to social problems and the potential to change patterns across society.
The Ashoka Fellows demonstrate unrivalled commitment to bold new ideas and prove that compassion, creativity, and collaboration are tremendous forces for change.
Ashoka has provided start-up financing, professional support platform for Agatha Nnaji and other people who are dedicated to changing the world. Ashoka launched the field of social entrepreneurship and has activated multi-sector partners across the world who increasingly look to entrepreneurial talent and new ideas to solve social problems.
FIDA
FIDA is an international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in consultative status with the economic and social council of the United Nations (ECOSOC). Organized in 1944 at Mexico City, the group was originally known by its Spanish name, Federation International de Abogadas.
Its mission is to promote the welfare of women and children and the principle and aims of the United Nations in their legal and social aspects. FIDA obtained UN Consultative status in 1954.
FIDA consists of individual members and affiliate organizations. Individual members must be women admitted to the practice of law in their respective countries.
FIDA members support Dewdrop Institute as resource persons for our training program on legal topics and human rights. They have also provided pro-bono legal services for our vulnerable clients such as under-aged and abused domestic assistants/caregivers.
NAPTIP
NAPTIP The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) is Nigeria’s multidisciplinary Agency created to tackle the scourge of human trafficking.
They coordinate law enforcement, protection and preventive initiatives of the various levels of Government and Non Governmental Organizations working in this area.
Their unique organizational mandate enables them to suppress human trafficking, prosecute its perpetrators and offer a range of protection services to victims of the crime, including temporary sheltering, counselling, rehabilitation, reintegration and access to justice.
NAPTIP provides input in DDI’s curriculum and supports Dewdrop Foundation’s investigation of reported cases of domestic Assistants’ abuse by providing protection, counselling and legal advice in collaboration with the Nigerian Police.
NDE
NDE Federal Government approved the establishment of the NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF EMPLOYMENT (NDE) on 26th March, 1986 but its programmes were launched nationwide in January 1987.
The NDE’s enabling Act, CAP 250 of the Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (formerly Decree No.34 of 1989) gave the NDE her legal backing as an employment agency statutorily charged with the responsibility to design and implement programmes to combat mass unemployment.
NDE collaborates with Dewdrop Foundation and Dewdrop Institute provides employment opportunities for graduands of the program.
OH Initiative
Regina Amadi-Njoku is an international development consultant whose services are focused on strengthening public and private sector institutions to adopt gender, youth and job creation friendly development policies.
She is the also the Founder of Other Half Initiative (OH), a management and leadership entity that addresses gender equality and women and men empowerment, with special focus on how the interplay of culture and gender shapes men and women access to rights and leadership; the development of policies; and men and women participation in all spheres of human development.
Prior to her current role, Ms. Amadi-Njoku held high level positions in national and international institutions in Africa, Europe and the United States. She served as a UN Assistant Secretary General and Regional Director of the ILO in Africa; a Regional Program Director of West Africa for UNIFEM, now UN Women; and an interim UN Women Representative in Sierra Leone in 2013.
Ms. Amadi-Njoku held the positions of Vice-President for Africa at the Mayatech Corporation, a human resource company in Maryland, USA; and a Project Coordinator at the Economic Development Institute (EDI) of the World Bank. Ms. Amadi-Njoku lectured at the University of Maryland and Howard University in Washington D.C. in linguistics, African Sociology and literature.
Ms. Amadi-Njoku is fully bilingual in English and French and is a known speaker and writer on development, labor and gender issues. She serves on various national and international boards and is a recipient of several awards.