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Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO)
Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO) is a non-governmental and not for profit organisation committed to the social, health and economic empowerment of the poor and vulnerable in Nigeria. LAPO was founded by Dr. Godwin Eseiwi Ehigiamusoe in 1987 while working as a Rural Cooperative Officer in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. Over the years, the organisation has demonstrated uncommon commitment to poverty alleviation through the implementation of innovative financial and non-financial programmes targeting disadvantaged groups. LAPO programmes include the provision of flexible financial services, gender sensitization aimed at reducing the level of gender inequity, social exclusion and health intervention. Our areas of programming are malaria and tropical diseases, cancer, HIV/AIDS, water, sanitation and hygiene.
Our Vision
The leading institution, enabling prosperity, excellent health and social justice in Africa
Our Mission
To use innovative approaches, to provide financial, health and social services to stakeholders in a sustainable manner.
Our Corporate Objectives
- Promote access to basic and quality health care services
- Promote the culture of regular medical check-up for early detection of health condition
- Identify and redress gender discrimination among target beneficiaries
- Improve the socio-economic conditions of targets especially women
- Research into social issues militating against sustainable development of the target population
- Create access for the target population to relevant products at affordable rates
A History of Accomplishment
LAPO believes that poverty is not just an issue of lack of funds but more fundamentally a function of exclusion from life transforming opportunities like education and skills. Since 1987, LAPO has been working assiduously with government and critical stakeholders to change social structures, legislations, policies and practices in favour of women and disadvantaged groups. Our programmes address the root causes and manifestations of poverty such as poor health, economic powerlessness, discrimination, ignorance, poor nutrition, social exclusion and gender inequity. We also assist in the development of micro and small businesses through training on financial management. Over the years, we have empowered more than one million individuals in target communities with our services and we hope to do more in years to come.
