Tag: Funding
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The Area Scatter fund for nigerian Queer Creatives
What is the Area Scatter Fund? The Area Scatter Fund is a grassroots emergency relief initiative created by The Kolanut Collective (TKC). It provides small, one-time financial support to young Nigerian queer creatives who are facing urgent needs. We understand the unique and often difficult challenges faced by queer creatives in Nigeria, which is why…
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When the Well Runs Dry: Navigating the Aftermath of USAID’s Exit in Nigeria
By Lotanna O. As a young, queer Nigerian, the recent news of USAID’s reduced funding and eventual withdrawal from direct support to queer initiatives here feels like a seismic shift. It’s a moment that forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about dependency, resilience, and the very nature of our movement. Before the influx of foreign…