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Nigeria bleeds. Why are we so silent?
PNP mourns the victims of the Yelwata Massacre in Benue State. What can we do to end the violence cycle?
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International Professionals Program sponsored by the Welcoming Center
Are you new to the country and have a degree from back home? The Welcoming Center of Pennsylvania‘s International Professionals Program could be for you. This 8 week program is intended to prepare and connect participants to meaningful employment that…
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#endSARS MOVEMENT
Philly joins communities around the world to show support for the #endSARS #endpolicebrutalityinNigeria movement
Read MoreEnough is Enough! End Police Brutality in Nigeria
PNP stands in solidarity with Nigerians across the diaspora protesting police brutality in Nigeria
Read MorePNP Alum Chinonye Chukwu makes history at the Sundance Film Festival
Congrats to PNP alum Chinonye Chukwu for being the first Black Woman to win a Grand Jury Prize at Sundance! (Photo courtesy of Stephen Speckman-Sundance Institute)
Read MoreChibundu Onuzo’s Welcome to Lagos national book tour stops in Philly
Nigerian Writer Chibundu Onuzo’s Welcome to Lagos book tour in Philly
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Spotlight: Reverend Itang Young
Engineer turned Reverend striving to unite communities and make a difference in global development
Read MoreUnited We Stand
Learn more about what the events in Kenya, Ouagadougou, Freetown and Charlottesville all have in common.
Read MoreSaturday May 6-PNP Spring Volunteer Event-Orchard planting at Bartram High
Connect.Grow.Give Back! Recap the Spring PNP Volunteer event!
Read MoreSpotlight: Recession..what recession?
Read about PNP CEO Chioma Azi’s recent visit to Nigeria and the thoughts of young Nigerians on the ongoing recession.
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Now Hiring: ASL Certified Direct Care Staff at Providence Corporation
Now Hiring: Providence Corporation
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Penn’s Linguistic Data Consortium seeking Yoruba Language Specialists
Calling all Yoruba speakers! Penn’s Linguistic Data Consortium is recruiting language specialists
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT: Hamid Bundu- Tech Entrepreneur
Meet Hamid Bundu-local Sierra Leonean taking the tech world by storm!
Read MoreNow Hiring: Able Mind & Body Home Care
Job openings available with Able Mind & Body Home Care Agency!
Read MorePNP Carribean Cuisine Week Mixer
Supporting a good cause never tasted so good! Recap of the PNP Caribbean Cuisine Week Mixer
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT: VeryLoudYouth with Nkemdili Megwalu – @VeryLoudYouth
While youth empowerment is necessary everywhere in the world, Nigerian youth face acute challenges. Young people make up over half of Nigeria’s population, yet they are the most vulnerable. Our youth must believe in their own power to create change and that they can succeed in their own country. We can prepare our youth to unleash (in a positive way) the human capital of our great country – Nkemdili Megwalu
Read MoreHappy Holidays from PNP!
Thank you for making 2014 a blast! We can’t wait to see what 2015 has in store!
Read MorePhilly Green & White Rally to Bring Back Our Girls! Sat. May 17th
Saturday May 17th PNP held its Green & White Rally for Peace!
Read MoreOpen Society Foundation Is Looking for a Program Officer – Public Health Program
Job description The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant societies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people. We seek to strengthen the rule of law; respect for human rights, minorities, and a…
Read More#BringBackOurGirls: Case of the Missing 200
The #BringBackOurGirls protest happening on social media is hard to ignore. Nigerians both home and abroad are singing the same tune; over 200 of our daughters are missing and we want them back. No fanfare, no dramatic music or special…
Read MoreCulture Shock: Nigerians in America interviews Chioma Azi
Our very own Chioma Azi was recently featured on air by Culture Shock; Nigerian radio. Episode 151: Chioma Azi Unites Nigerian Professionals in Philly The radio show is produced by Shock World Media; a multimedia production company that specializes in online news,…
Read MoreYale Young Africa Scholars Program Deadline Approaching
Young African Scholars: Yale is calling!
Read MoreFEBRUARY SPOTLIGHT: MERRY HEARTS FOUNDATION
February is almost done, but we could not let this month go by without bringing you another spotlight feature. In January, we brought you Mawata Kamara and HEAL. This month, we bring you Bunmi Babajide and Merry Hearts Foundation (MHF);…
Read MoreA Night out with the Sixers!
It was another night of excitement for PNP as we watched our Philadelphia 76ers basketball team take on the Dallas Mavericks at the Wells Fargo Center. We cheered on the home team, enjoyed the sights and sounds of the court…
Read MoreOpen Society Foundation is Hiring: Presidential Fellow – MBA applicants
Job description The Open Society Presidential Fellowship is awarded yearly to recent J.D., LL.M., M.P.A., M.P.P., andM.B.A. graduates from accredited U.S. law, public policy, and business schools. Based in New York City, Fellows pursue work related to human rights, good governance, and justice…
Read MorePNP Spotlight: Mawata Kamara and HEAL.org
In our last spotlight feature, we introduced you to Ozii Obiyo and how his work with the OTG Playa team is shaping content access on the African continent. To start the New Year, we have an equally enterprising young lady…
Read MoreHappy Holidays from PNP!
Thanks for another wonderful year and may 2014 be the best year yet!
Read MoreOzii Obiyo; Entrepreneur and Innovator
PNP is proud to spotlight Ozii Obiyo and his contribution to the realization of the OTG Playa. CNN recently featured African entrepreneurs and their innovations, of which OTGPlaya recieved honorable mention and recognition for being one of the emerging technologies…
Read MoreChioma Azi Featured on Philadelphia Tribune
The Southwest edition of the Philadelphia Tribune features PNP’s Founder, Chioma Azi in its latest issue. In addition to running PNP, Chioma also serves as a staff Attorney at the African Cultural Alliance of North (ACANA) in Southwest Philadelphia, where she…
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LabakCare Fundraiser
Thanks to everyone who came out and supported the Labakcare Fundraiser. We raised $2500!
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