Get Involved

There is a place for you in this work and movement.

Donate

Your gift powers local action.

Your donation fuels advocacy, training, technology, and rapid community response across Nigeria. When you give to The People’s Project, your money goes directly to the work of changing unjust systems and building community power.

The People’s Project is a registered nonprofit in Nigeria. All donations are managed transparently and subject to independent audit.

What your gift supports

Every dollar moves community-led change forward.

$50

Equips one classroom with inclusive learning materials.

$250

Equips one classroom with inclusive learning materials.

$1,000

Funds one community Townhall, including venue, facilitators, and citizen-government dialogue.

$5,000

Supports a pilot deployment of one of our technology products in a new community

Partner With Us

Together, we can do more.

We partner with organizations, institutions, foundations, and businesses that share our commitment to justice, equity, and community-led change. Partnership with us means investing in locally rooted solutions that create lasting impact.

Ways to Partner

Funding Partners

Support our programs, fellowships, and community initiatives through grants or project-specific investments.

Program Partners

Collaborate with us on program design, implementation, and shared learning. Our partners include civil society organizations, schools, government bodies, and research institutions.

Research and Knowledge Partners

Partner on research, evidence generation, and knowledge exchange that strengthens program design and informs policy.

Advocacy and Campaign Partners

Join us in campaigns, policy engagement, and public mobilization that advances justice and shifts systems.

Technology and Innovation Partners

Collaborate on the development and governance of ethical civic and climate technology.

Corporate Partners

Partner your organization’s social and environmental commitments with community-led work in Nigeria. We co-create initiatives that deliver measurable impact and meaningful brand alignment.

Our Current Partners

Volunteer Program

Give your time.  Shape the future.

Our volunteer program connects skilled people with meaningful opportunities to support our programs, communities, and mission. Whatever your background, there is a way to contribute.

How You Can Volunteer

Program Support

Work alongside our program teams to support community initiatives, workshops, and events.

Research and Data

Contribute analytical and research skills to projects that inform our programs and advocacy.

Communications and Digital

Support content creation, social media, storytelling, and digital strategy.

Technical and Professional Skills

Offer expertise in technology, finance, legal, design, or organizational development.

Community Engagement

Support grassroots outreach, civic education, and community mobilization efforts.

Advocacy and Policy

Add your voice to campaigns, policy engagement, and public mobilization.

Time commitment is flexible, designed around your availability. Available in Nigeria and remotely for international volunteers

Internship Program

Learn, lead, and make a global impact.

Our internship program gives emerging leaders hands-on experience working on real programs, research, and advocacy alongside professionals advancing social and climate justice. This is real work, on real programs, with real communities.

What Interns Do

Support Live Programs

Work directly on active programs across our five issue areas, contributing to implementation, coordination, and community engagement.

Research and Analysis

Support research projects that inform program design, policy engagement, and advocacy.

Communications and Storytelling

We invest in our people, offering professional development and exposure across multiple programs and issue areas.

Advocacy and Policy Engagement

We work with trust, accountability, and respect, reflecting the values we advocate for in the world.

Program Details

Duration

Minimum three months, with options for extension based on program needs.

Location

Available in Nigeria and remotely for international applicants.

Who can Apply

We welcome applications from students, recent graduates, and emerging professionals who are passionate about justice and eager to contribute to community-led change.

Careers

Your next role could change lives.

The People’s Project is a team of professionals, advocates, and changemakers who believe justice is worth building a career around. We’re committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, where diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and professional expertise work together to drive lasting impact.

Why Work With Us

Purpose-Driven Work

Every role contributes directly to advancing social and climate justice in Nigeria and across the wider region.

Diverse and Inclusive Team

We’re united by a shared commitment to equity, dignity, and justice.

Learning and Growth

We invest in our people, offering professional development and exposure across multiple programs and issue areas.

Values-Led Culture

We work with trust, accountability,  and respect, reflecting the values we advocate for in the world.

Benefits and Compensation

We invest in our people because the work demands it and they deserve it.

Competitive Compensation

Salaries benchmarked against the Nigerian nonprofit sector and adjusted for role complexity, experience, and impact.

Health and Wellbeing

Health insurance for staff and dependents, mental health support, and structured wellness benefits.

Time Off

Paid annual leave, sick leave, parental leave, and recognized public holidays in Nigeria and the United States.

Learning and Development

Annual professional development budget, conference attendance, and access to training programs that strengthen your skills.

Flexible Work

Hybrid and remote arrangements where the role allows. We work where the work happens.

Mission-Aligned Culture

Work alongside people who care about the same things you do, on problems that matter, in an environment that values your full self.

Equal Opportunity at The People's Project

The People’s Project is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, marital status, national origin, socioeconomic background, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and to ensuring that everyone, especially those whose voices are too often left out of justice work, has a fair path into and through this organization.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at HR@ourpeoplesproject.org.

Don't see a  role that fits?

Submit your CV and a short note about the work you’d like to do. We keep strong candidates on file and reach out when relevant roles open.

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