Better Leven Advancement Centre (BLAC)
Empowering the Poor. Strengthening Communities. Defending Dignity.
BLAC is a non-governmental, non-profit organization committed to promoting human dignity, social inclusion, and sustainable development across underserved communities in Nigeria.
Who We Are
Better Leven Advancement Centre (BLAC) is a grassroots, non-partisan NGO established in 2005 and registered under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA).
We work from the community level upward—mobilizing, training, and advocating for inclusive policies and sustainable change, especially for women, youth, children, and persons with disabilities.
Our Vision
A society where the rights of disadvantaged groups are protected, promoted, and prioritized through sustainable policy reforms guided by human rights and dignity.
Our Mission
To develop community-based social enterprises that promote education, employability, and entrepreneurship among underserved women, men, and children—while advocating for safe, inclusive, and secure livelihoods.
What We Do
Education & Skill Development
Scholarships, vocational training, youth capacity building
Women & Girl-Child Empowerment
Financial literacy, social enterprise training, maternal health advocacy
Youth Development
Anti-trafficking, entrepreneurship, leadership & life skills
Health & Social Protection
Maternal health, counselling, elderly support, HIV/AIDS response
Governance & Human Rights
Advocacy, policy engagement, accountability & civic participation
Research & Documentation
Evidence-based advocacy and community data mapping
How We Work
- Community outreach & mobilization
- Advocacy and sensitization campaigns
- Capacity building and system strengthening
- Policy influence and stakeholder engagement
- Partnerships with CSOs, donors & government agencies
Our Impact
BLAC has successfully implemented programs in partnership with national and international organizations including:
- USAID / MSH
- TY Danjuma Foundation
- Royal Netherlands Embassy
- International Organization for Migration (IOM)
- National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
Key Achievements
BLAC has successfully implemented programs in partnership with national and international organizations including:
- IDP mapping and emergency response support
- Girl-child education in crisis-affected communities
- WASH and menstrual hygiene research
- Youth and caregiver livelihood training
- Community-based OVC support programs
We collaborate with:
Join Us in Empowering Communities
Your support helps create pathways out of poverty through education, skills, and advocacy.
Get in Touch
Address:
BLAC House, Angwan Kpandom,
P.O. Box 172, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
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