Google Introduces Google For Nonprofits In Nigeria

Google for Nonprofits in Nigeria aims to empower not-for-profit organizations by providing them with free premium services on some of Google platforms.

Brandnewsday gathered that once the Google for nonprofits is approved, qualifying nonprofits can gain access to programs such as Google Ad Grants, G-Suite for Nonprofits, YouTube’s nonprofit program, and more. With this, it will assists nonprofit organizations to work more quickly and efficiently to reach a wider audience, drive more supporters to take action, and tell their story in a more compelling way.

For organizations that qualify, Google for Nonprofits gives access to a collection of premium apps – the same tools large enterprise corporations use – at no cost.

Google Nonprofits grants

Meanwhile, the search engine giant has revealed that any nonprofits that pass for the Google nonprofits are qualified for a grant of up to $10,000 a month that is available for six months through October 2020, to spend on text-based ads among other offerings.

Nonprofits eligibility

For an NPO to be eligible for the Google for Nonprofits program, it must be a registered nonprofit charitable organization in Nigeria and verified by TechSoup Nigeria. It must also meet eligibility criteria listed on the Google for Nonprofits page – https://www.google.com/nonprofits/eligibility/.

“Nonprofits face unique challenges when making decisions about what technology to acquire amid competing demands for funding and resources. Our overall goal is to provide access to tools and technology quickly and effectively so that these organizations can focus their efforts and resources directly towards achieving their goals,” commented Titi Akinsanmi, Head, Government Affairs and Public Policy, West Africa, Google.

Google Nonprofits for Teach in Nigeria

The search engine giant also announced its philanthropic arm, Google.org will be giving the grant to Teach for Nigeria, a non-profit organization focused on support for students in underserved communities in Nigeria while the COVID-19 school closures persist.

The grant will fund a 2-year teacher fellowship program to ensure more students in underserved communities get access to quality education, delivered by well-trained teaching staff. It will also fund an educational intervention program to help children in underserved areas get an education through alternative means like TV, radio and on-the-street public communications.

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Similarly, Google training resources and programs for upskilling teachers working will be deployed for target communities. Also, Google Digital Skills training curriculum and resources will be leveraged for this program.

Akinsanmi added that “Our plan is to provide support and create partnerships that will ensure that children from underserved communities are able to access the required level of education during these times”.

“Teach for Nigeria is working towards developing platforms that allow Nigeria’s educational system to support all children to thrive and create a better future for themselves and their communities.

”Now more than ever, we must do whatever can be done to ensure that quality and relevant learning is happening, for all our children regardless of where they are on the map. We are excited and confident that this collaboration with Google will move us a step closer to achieving our goals in these times,” commented Folawe Omikunle, CEO, Teach for Nigeria.