27/02/2026
Today, on World NGO Day 2026, we celebrate organizations that quietly and consistently drive meaningful change in our communities.
During a recent visit to the AccessTech Innovation & Research Centre in Surulere, Lagos, alongside members of the Small World Committee, we witnessed firsthand what inclusive innovation looks like in action.
This collaboration brought together the International Women’s Organisation of the Charity (IWOC), the Small World Committee, the American Women’s Club of Lagos (AWC), and AccessTech; united by a shared commitment to impact.
It was a pleasure engaging with Paula Campbell and Laila Peysson, Charity Coordinators for IWOC, as well as working alongside Sherrine Boseman Rives, Vice President and Chair of Small World Charity Committee, AWC Lagos, whose leadership continues to strengthen these partnerships.
We also recognize the vision of Opeolu Stephen Akinola and Emmanuella Akinola, co-founders of AccessTech, whose work continues to advance accessibility and digital empowerment.
AccessTech’s commitment to providing technical and digital skills training for persons who are blind goes beyond instruction. It is about empowerment, independence, and ensuring accessibility remains central to innovation in today’s digital economy.
We are proud that AccessTech is one of the 30 beneficiaries supported through the Small World Charity Fundraising Event, “Pearls of Time,” celebrating 30 years of global impact.
On World NGO Day 2026, we are reminded that sustainable change happens when collaboration, leadership, and purpose align.
This is what meaningful partnership looks like. 🌍💙