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Nigeria
Acorn Foundation for the Poor is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the less fortunate and creating a better environment for all. Our vision is to provide the basic needs for humanity by addressing issues such as limited access to safe water, inadequate healthcare, and lack of support for physically challenged individuals. Through our mission, we aim to make a positive impact by ensuring those in need have access to essential resources and services that can improve their quality of life. With a focus on providing safe water, healthcare, and medical assistance, our goal is to uplift individuals and communities by addressing their most pressing challenges. Together with our supporters and partners, we are committed to making a difference and fostering a more compassionate and equitable world.
Key Leaders
Edem Etido Anthony
Anunobi Chioma Victoria
Sampson Emmanuel Okon
Contact
Chapters
- No 10 Akpan Iba Street, Mbiabong by Shelter Afrique Extension, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Branch one
- No 11 Rumuagholu Road by Kavic memorial school, Rumuokoro, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
- Nigerian SuccessThirty families have now joined ACORN Nigeria to launch a new affiliate in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The first step in order to grow the membership is formally registering ACORN Nigeria, and we are on our way. This organizing was triggered by ACORN President Marva Burnett working with a local organizer, Etida Anthony Edem.
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Updates from the Field
- Adani Group Remove Forests from Conservation Program.An investigation by The Reporters’ Collective reveals how forest land in Gujarat earmarked for protection under India’s Green Credit Programme was quietly removed and opened up for deforestation after being linked to demands from the Adani Group. Records show that the Gujarat government asked the Union government to withdraw multiple forest parcels from the conservation… Read more: Adani Group Remove Forests from Conservation Program.
- Adani faces backlash over plot to takeover South Africa’s $25bn electricity upgradeSouth Africa is facing growing public backlash after Gautam Adani’s conglomerate was shortlisted as a bidder for a 26 billion dollar overhaul of the country’s electricity transmission grid. The project is central to addressing South Africa’s long running power crisis, but news of Adani’s involvement has sparked intense debate, mistrust, and public scrutiny across social… Read more: Adani faces backlash over plot to takeover South Africa’s $25bn electricity upgrade
- Adani Fraud Case Remains Stuck in Legal LimboA major New York Times report has revealed that the U.S. fraud case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, long accused of corruption, land grabs, and political favoritism, has stalled with no progress for a full year. Despite being indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice on wire fraud, securities fraud, and bribery charges, Adani’s case… Read more: Adani Fraud Case Remains Stuck in Legal Limbo
- Adani & DharaviWhat’s at Stake in Dharavi For nearly two decades, ACORN International has supported organizers working in Dharavi, a vibrant community in the heart of Mumbai home to hundreds of thousands of working families. Now, this community faces the largest mass displacement in India’s modern history. The Adani Redevelopment Plan In 2022, a special purpose vehicle… Read more: Adani & Dharavi
- 2025 ACORN International Organizers ConferenceFrom November 7–10, organizers representing more than a dozen affiliates gathered in Brussels for the 2025 ACORN International Organizers Conference; an inspiring weekend of strategy, solidarity, and shared commitment to building working-class power across continents. Delegates attended from ACORN Canada, ACORN Union (England & Wales), OnEstEnsemble Cameroon, ACORN France, ACORN Sicily (Justice Ensemble), Solidarjetà Belgium,… Read more: 2025 ACORN International Organizers Conference
- Living Rent historic victory!After years of tireless organizing, their government has officially passed the Housing Bill, securing rent controls for tenants across Scotland. This landmark bill introduces caps on rent increases between tenancies, clamps down on disrepair, and strengthens joint tenancy rights. All these new measures would not exist without the persistence of Living Rent members. This is… Read more: Living Rent historic victory!