Every day, countless individuals fall victim to acts of violence that could have been prevented. From domestic abuse to community violence, the effects ripple through families, neighbourhoods, and entire societies. Violence prevention and intervention programs exist to stop this cycle before it begins or escalates.

These initiatives focus on identifying at-risk individuals, mediating conflicts, and providing education on nonviolent solutions. By equipping people with coping skills, emotional support, and resources, such programs address the root causes of violence—poverty, trauma, lack of opportunity—and offer a safer path forward.

Without intervention, violence often breeds more violence. Breaking the chain early is not just preferable—it’s essential for building healthier, more resilient communities.

How Programs Make a Difference on the Ground

Violence prevention and intervention programs are not one-size-fits-all. They are tailored to the unique needs of different populations, whether it’s youth at risk of gang involvement, survivors of domestic abuse, or entire neighbourhoods plagued by crime.

For example, school-based programs often focus on teaching conflict resolution and emotional regulation, empowering students to handle disputes peacefully. In urban centers, intervention teams made up of former gang members help mediate street conflicts before they turn deadly. Meanwhile, domestic violence shelters not only provide a safe haven but also offer counseling and legal support to survivors.

Data consistently shows that when these programs are well-funded and community-driven, they lead to a measurable drop in violent incidents. They create environments where hope, not fear, becomes the norm.

Stories of Transformation: When Intervention Works

The true power of violence prevention and intervention programs shines through in personal stories.

Take Marcus, a young man from an underserved neighbourhood who seemed destined for a life of gang involvement. Through an intervention program, he was paired with a mentor, taught job skills, and given a safe space to express his emotions. Today, Marcus works as a youth counselor, helping others find the same path he did.

Or consider Ana, a survivor of domestic violence who, through a local shelter’s support program, rebuilt her life. She now leads workshops that teach women self-empowerment and financial independence, creating ripples of change far beyond her recovery.

Each story represents a life redirected away from violence toward contribution, leadership, and strength. These successes show that investment in these programs is not only compassionate but also transformative.

How You Can Be Part of the Solution

Creating safer communities is a responsibility we all share. Whether through volunteering, advocacy, or financial support, everyone has a role to play in expanding the reach of violence prevention and intervention programs.

Your donation can help fund mediation training, support services for survivors, or educational workshops for youth. Even a small contribution can have a large impact, providing someone with the tools they need to choose peace over violence.

When we invest in prevention and intervention, we invest in futures filled with hope, opportunity, and security. Together, we can break the cycle of violence and replace it with a cycle of care and resilience.

 You have the power to build safer, stronger communities. Support violence prevention and intervention programs by donating today. Your contribution could be the turning point in someone’s life. Help us create a world where every life matters and every future is bright. Donate now and be the change our society needs!

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For many formerly incarcerated individuals, the end of a prison sentence isn’t the end of their punishment. The transition back into society can feel like an uphill battle — one filled with stigma, limited opportunities, and overwhelming barriers. This is where reentry programs for formerly incarcerated individuals come in, offering a vital lifeline to help people reclaim their lives and avoid falling back into the criminal justice system.

Without support, many face immense difficulties securing stable housing, employment, and even basic identification — all crucial elements for a successful reintegration. Reentry programs serve as a bridge, providing practical tools, emotional support, and skill development to give these individuals a fair shot at a new beginning.

The Heart of Reentry Programs: Education, Employment, and Support

Reentry programs for formerly incarcerated individuals are designed to tackle the most pressing challenges head-on. A comprehensive approach often includes educational resources, job training, mental health support, and even mentorship opportunities. These programs work to dismantle the barriers that keep people trapped in a cycle of recidivism.

For instance, many programs partner with local businesses to provide job placements, recognising that employment is one of the most effective ways to reduce reoffending. Others offer GED preparation, vocational training, and college courses to equip individuals with marketable skills. Beyond education and jobs, emotional and social support are equally essential. Reentry programs often provide counseling, addiction treatment, and peer networks to help individuals stay motivated and resilient.

Success Stories: Proof That Reentry Programs Work

The impact of reentry programs for formerly incarcerated individuals isn’t just theoretical — it’s transformative and proven. Consider the story of Marcus, who was incarcerated for over a decade. Upon release, he faced rejection from employers, struggled with technology that had advanced beyond recognition, and felt the weight of societal judgment. It was a reentry program that gave him a second chance. He received job training, mental health counselling, and mentorship. Today, Marcus runs his own small business and volunteers to help others on the same path.

These programs create ripple effects that extend beyond the individual, strengthening families, reducing community crime rates, and ultimately fostering more inclusive, compassionate neighbourhoods.

How You Can Make a Difference

Reentry programs for formerly incarcerated individuals rely heavily on community support and funding to keep their doors open and services running. You can be part of the solution. By donating to organizations that offer reentry services, you’re not only helping individuals rebuild their lives — you’re also contributing to safer, stronger communities.

Let’s break the cycle of incarceration and give people the second chances they deserve. Donate to a reentry program today and help create a more compassionate, fair, and hopeful future for all. Your support has the power to change lives — one second chance at a time.

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The platform allows registered corporate entities in Nigeria and individuals to raise funds for various causes provided they are not-for-profit. From its first campaign in December 2015 to March 2019, over ₦62M ($172,000) have been raised by over 280 campaigns and over 2800 unique donors, with 290 registered charities and 5, 462 registered users. 

donate-ng was listed as one of the 20 Crowdfunding Services for Nonprofits Worldwide by Nonprofit Tech for Good – A Fundraising & Social Media Blog for Nonprofits

Here are some of our most popular campaign.

Save Kehinde Adebiyi

2.5years old Kehinde needed 1.2M for cancer related treatments. ₦1,045,715 was raised and used to pay for her to undergo an operations and for her subsequent treatments. Kehinde who was bed ridden was later restored to good health after the treatment and returned back to school. 

This was donate-ng’s flagship campaign. Sadly we lost Kehinde after a year as the cancer relapsed.

This was donate-ng’s flagship campaign and was created by the donate-ng founding team on-behalf of Kehinde’s parent having read the story from a popular blog in Nigeria. 

Sadly Kehinde lost the battle to cancer in October 2016 after another relapse. 

Make them smile this Christmas

This campaign is one of our most popular campaign. Donate-ng’s first campaign to reach its target. The funds raised was used to support abandoned children at the Red Cross home in Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.  

Save Borno IDPs

This was donate-ng’s first SDGs campaign. Funds raised was used to feed Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Borno camp in northern Nigeria who were displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency in North east Nigeria. 

Mission to Makurdi

This fund was raised both online and offline for IDPs affected by the Makurdi flood so as to aid the process of bouncing back by giving food, relief materials, and medicals led by Bukky Sonibare’s Adopt a Camp 

BU Decade Reunion- Diamond Class of ’07

This campaign marked donate-ng’s first Alumni fund raiser. Fund raised was raised for the 10th year reunion of Barbcock University class of ’07 .

Help Raise Sanya’s School Fees

Sanya was looking to balance his school fees having raised more than half offline. He then turned to donate-ng to raised ₦ 94,000.00 of which he raised 97% online on donate-ng’s platform. This funds was just to pay his school fees. 

Nneka Needs a Heart

NNEKA OKOYE is a 24 yr old lady with cardiac myxoma (tumor of the heart) which has led to the failure of her right heart. She needed ₦ 5,000,000 to undergo an operation but raised 150% of the target amount. The funds was used to pay for her operation and medical expenses and she recovered fully. 

Help Kelechi Omege Walk

This campaign was run by The Irede Foundation. The fund was used towards the purchase of a prosthetic Limbs for Kelechi to enable her live a life without limitations & stigmatization. 

Thank you for reading our most popular campaigns look below to read more.

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#RunforACause is a donate-ng initiative that encourages people get fit by running for social good or for charity in a big to raise funds. 

Participating athletes of the Lagos city marathon take advantage of the publicity to promote a social good or charity they are passionate about; sharing picture of their fitness journey and encouraging friends, family and their loved ones to support them by donating towards their crowdfunding campaign.

Why should i run for charity?

Charity runs are a great way to get fit and raise money for a cause that is close to your heart.

This way you are not just complaining about a cause you are passionate about, but actively doing something about it while keeping fit irrespective of the amount raised, you are fulfilled knowing you were part of a cause greater than you!

What is the benefit for me as a runner?

Apart from the physical benefit of keeping fit, there are the memories of running for a good cause and ultimately the impact of your charity run on your beneficiary is a long-lasting fulfillment.

How will the charity collect the money I raise?

Proceeds are remitted to charities at the end of the campaign or when requested (whichever comes first)

How will people donate?

As you share the crowdfunding link, Donor click on the DONATE button boldly inscribed on the campaign portal as they open the url. This present the payment gateway options. For example donate offline by bank transfer or donate online using the secured payment gateways provided. 

Will money be sent to me?

The platform www.donate-ng.com have multiple payment gateways allowing donation from anywhere in the world saving the hassle of send account details among others, and for transparency all donations are updated on the campaign as received.

Donations are remitted after bank/admin charges at the end of the campaign or when requested (whichever comes first)

Is there any way to confirm the charity is real?

@donate-ng, we go an extra mile ensuring all campaigns are vetted and validated before approval. All our charities are registered under CAC with an active board.

How can I know for certain what the money is used for?

Our charities sends impact reports after campaign has been executed, detailing amount raised, how it expended and before and after status of beneficiary highlighting impact.

How do I participate to run for charity?

Simply visit www.donate-ng.com/runforacuse to register or send an email to info@donate-ng.com

How can I get people to donate to support to my charity run?

A link to donate will be provided to you, days leading to the run (and even after) you can share this link on all your social media handles, send as sms and email inviting friends, family and audience from anywhere in the world to give to support your run for a cause,.

You can also promote your #runforcharity through ad and other means.

Can I run for a personal cause that is not charity?

Yes, you can run for a personal cause.

What happens if I do not reach the fundraising target before the run?

You can either choose to extend the fundraiser date to allow you more time to reach more people for donations (even after the race) or request the amount donated be remitted to the charity.

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Moyo’s motivation was first the missing Chibok girls, which moved her to wanting to do something to help the situation in the North. Secondly, the stories about the plight of IDPs in Nigeria. “I kept hearing about the appauling conditions in which they lived, and I wanted to play my part to help to at least reduce some of the hardship they have been going through” – Moyo said.

donate-ng was her choice of crowdfunding portal because she not only have come across some campaigns linked to donate-ng in the past but also because donate-ng is affiliated with
one of Nigeria’s most secured payment gateway.

Moyo also said, “donate-ng is an effective and efficient platform for crowdfunding. It is easy to use and very interactive. The staff provided continuous and timely help.” She attributed the success of her campaign to the beautiful and caring people who felt my cause was worth it and donated in response. Also because donate-ng was very helpful and responsive all through the journey.

The project was a Food Drive to pool together food for Malkhoi camp in
Yola, Adamawa state. Malkholi camp is made up of approximately 5000 people, predominantly children. Moyo and her team were able to raise N177,000 via the donate-ng crowdfunding platform. With the support of The Guiding Light Assembly IDP committee the money was used to buy food in Adamawa so as to cut transport costs and presented to the IDPs in Malkholi camp.

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