ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2023
ANNUAL REPORT 2023 – DEVATOP CENTRE FOR AFRICA DEVELOPMENT
Overview
In 2023, DEVATOP deepened its anti-trafficking initiatives through three major projects:
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TALKAM Against Trafficking in Persons (TATIP) – supported by USAID/Palladium (SCALE project).
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TALKAM Against Trafficking and Abuse (TATA) – supported by Pamplona City, Spain.
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TALKAM Against Sextortion and Online Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OSEA) – addressing digital abuse and sextortion across Nigeria.
Key Achievements
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Strengthening Anti-Trafficking Networks: Through the TATIP project, DEVATOP trained 90 community champions across 27 local governments and 54 journalists, leading to the creation of the Journalists Against TIP (J-TIP) forum and the Champions Against TIP (C-TIP) network.
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Community Engagement: Awareness campaigns reached 4,500 citizens through markets, schools, and local dialogues in Delta, Sokoto, and Enugu states.
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Digital Transformation: The TALKAM App was upgraded to include reporting features, case tracking, human rights e-learning, and a social networking “Talk Room.”
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Survivor Empowerment: 45 survivors of trafficking and vulnerable individuals were trained in barbing, tailoring, and hairdressing. 90 survivors received psychosocial counseling sessions that improved mental and emotional well-being.
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Private Sector Engagement: The creation of the Private Sector Against Trafficking in Persons Forum (PATIP) brought 75 organizations together to integrate anti-trafficking practices into their corporate social responsibility frameworks.
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Media Campaigns: TALKAM’s online and radio campaigns reached over 136,000 people, amplifying anti-trafficking messages using hashtags like #CounterTiPNg and #TATIP.
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Gender and Youth Inclusion: The program trained 41 women as community champions and empowered 45 youth to lead anti-trafficking campaigns in their localities.
TALKAM Against Sextortion and OSEA Project
This project focused on digital abuse awareness and online safety. It:
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Trained 61 teachers and student leaders;
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Sensitized over 6,000 people through school activities;
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Reached 1.5 million+ citizens through radio and social media;
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Received 15 sextortion reports through the TALKAM App; and
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Produced two awareness films on sextortion and online abuse.
Recognitions and Policy Influence
DEVATOP received an award of recognition from NAPTIP for its outstanding contribution to anti-human trafficking advocacy and survivor support. It also contributed to ongoing policy discussions and community-level governance improvements.
Conclusion
2023 was a year of expansion and innovation. DEVATOP leveraged technology, partnerships, and media to reach millions, empower survivors, and strengthen national anti-trafficking systems. The TALKAM platform continued to evolve into a comprehensive civic tech tool for reporting and awareness.
