Google Commits $6m In Grants To Non-Profits Organisations In Nigeria, Kenya And South Africa
One of the few things that Google CEO, Sundar Pichai announced during his visit to Nigeria last July, through its philanthropy arm — Google.org (and a huge steps has been taken to ensure that the promises are kept and they sure have kept to it) was the Google impact challenge. Through the launch of the Google Impact Challenge Africa in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa—where it will award $6 million to selected registered non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and social enterprises in the three selected countries. Speaking at the Nigeria launch event in Lagos today, Google Nigeria Head of Marketing, Affiong Osuchukwu said that:The funding will be split over the three countries ($2 million each) and then further split into four winners and eight runners-up from each country. “This is the first time we are running a GIC in Africa. Many African non -profits are doing great work with real impact, and we are keen to shine a light on them and give a financial boost to innovat...