HAZRAS CHARITY FOUNDATION

REPORT

Partnership Report: Hazras Charity Foundation and Nigeria Legal Aid Council Collaboration

Report By: Mr Haruna Muhammad Abubakar

Position: Director of Development / Director of Fundraising

Organization: Hazras Charity Foundation

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Date: 23rd October, 2024

1. Introduction

The formal partnership between Hazras Charity Foundation (HCF) and the Nigeria Legal Aid Council was established to expand and improve legal aid services for underserved communities in Nigeria. This report outlines the core objectives, expected outcomes, and collaborative activities planned under this partnership.

2. Objectives

The partnership is designed to address the following objectives:

Increased Access to Legal Aid: Provide comprehensive legal services to marginalized individuals across Nigeria.

Legal Literacy and Awareness: Educate communities on their legal rights and avenues for legal support.

Capacity Building: Strengthen both organizations through joint training, knowledge sharing, and resource collaboration.

3. Planned Activities and Initiatives

Community Legal Clinics: Organize mobile legal clinics to deliver free legal consultations in rural and underserved areas.

Legal Awareness Workshops: Conduct regular workshops in local communities, aiming to build awareness about rights and legal processes.

Training Programs: Develop training sessions for both HCF and Legal Aid Council staff to ensure high-quality, coordinated legal support services.

Public Outreach Campaigns: Collaborate on public awareness campaigns to inform communities about available legal support services and encourage utilization.

4. Expected Outcomes

Enhanced legal accessibility for at least 5,000 individuals within the first year.

Improved legal knowledge and empowerment of communities to prevent legal issues.

Strengthened infrastructure and capacity for both HCF and Nigeria Legal Aid Council to support ongoing, sustainable service delivery.

5. Conclusion

The partnership between Hazras Charity Foundation and Nigeria Legal Aid Council represents a strategic step toward providing accessible legal aid to Nigeria’s most vulnerable communities. Through our joint efforts, we are committed to advancing justice and protecting the rights of every Nigerian citizen. This partnership has the potential to bring transformative changes, and we are excited to work collaboratively to achieve these shared goals.

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