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About us

Inspire is a Nigerian non-profit organization catalyzing positive societal change through strategic behavior change communication (SBC). Our journey began in Kano in 2003 as the Center for Communication Support (C-Support), focused on addressing gaps in community health and behavior change, particularly across Northern Nigeria.


Over the years, we evolved into a network of professionals using advocacy, research, and participatory approaches to empower individuals and communities. In 2021, we rebranded as Inspire – Social Change & Development Initiatives to reflect our broader mission: driving lasting, human-centered change through evidence-based communication and action.


Inspire is a team of diverse, experienced, and passionate behavior change communication (SBC) professionals committed to driving social and behavioral transformation through evidence-based strategies; and to help communities live healthier, more informed lives. With a nationwide network of expert consultants, Inspire operates from its head office in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, alongside satellite offices in Kano and Lagos States.

Core Belief

Inspire believes that effective communication is crucial for the development of poor and marginalized communities, advocating for bottom-up, empowering communication that values tolerance, equity, and justice.

Our History

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Our Vision

Informed communities embracing change and adopting sustainable ways to improve their quality of life.

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Our Mission

To catalyze positive societal change through strategic behavior, change communication—fostering healthier, better-informed, and empowered individuals and communities.

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Our Strategic focus

Inspire is committed to achieving the transformation of communities by providing comprehensive Social and Behavior Change (SBC) solutions:

  • Driving Social Norm Change: We implement innovative, evidence-based SBC interventions that challenge harmful norms and promote positive behaviors at individual, community, and policy levels.
  • Centering People in Solutions: Through human-centered and participatory approaches, we co-create interventions that are responsive to the real needs and realities of our target audiences.
  • Strengthening Systems and Capacities: We build local capacity and contribute to SBC policy, program design, and practice through training, research, partnerships, and technical support.

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Our Strategic Approach

At Inspire, we apply a people-first, evidence-driven approach to achieve lasting social and behavior change. Our work is grounded in the belief that sustainable transformation happens when communities are empowered, engaged, and informed.

We approach our work through an Integrated Framework for Behavioral Change & Impact:

  1. Human-Centered Design: We prioritize the voices, needs, and experiences of the people we serve—co-creating solutions that are practical, culturally appropriate, and community-owned.
  2. Evidence-Based Programming: We draw on data, research, and local insights to design, test, and scale SBC interventions that are effective and adaptable across diverse settings.
  3. Multilevel Engagement: We influence change at every level—individual, family, community, and system—ensuring that our interventions are comprehensive and address root causes.
  4. Partnership and Collaboration: We work with government, civil society, private sector, and communities to build trust, align efforts, and scale impact through shared learning and action.
  5. Capacity Strengthening: We invest in building local expertise and institutional capacity through training, mentoring, and technical assistance—ensuring sustainability beyond project cycles.

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