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InternationalSocial ImpactSummit 2027

A collaboration between the Aaron Omosele Initiative and GivingTuesday Spark Nigeria, bringing youth-led generosity to universities across Osun State.

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Date
February 2027
One full day
Venue
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Osun State
Proposed reach
1,000+ students
Across Osun State

A full day to learn, connect and act

The International Social Impact Summit is an annual gathering of young changemakers, non-profit organizations, social enterprises, students, and development professionals committed to driving sustainable change across Nigeria. It is a platform for learning, collaboration, innovation, and action, bringing together people and organizations working across diverse sectors.

Focus areas

  • Education
  • Climate action
  • Healthcare
  • Gender equality
  • Technology
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Community development

1,000+

students across Osun State

12

universities in reach

What happens at the summit

A full day of keynotes, fireside conversations, interactive sessions and a Social Impact Fair.

  • Keynote addresses

    Accomplished social impact leaders speak on pressing development challenges and innovative solutions.

  • Fireside conversations

    Fireside chats with accomplished social impact leaders on pressing development challenges.

  • Interactive sessions

    Interactive sessions that make the summit a platform for learning, collaboration, innovation, and action.

  • Social Impact Fair

    Exhibition spaces where non-profits, social enterprises and community organizations showcase their work, recruit volunteers, share resources and build collaborations.

A joint collaboration

The International Social Impact Summit 2027 is a collaboration between the Aaron Omosele Initiative, the organization that pioneered Project GIRL Again, and GivingTuesday Spark Nigeria.

Community impact

Aaron Omosele Initiative

Founded by Aaron Omosele and the pioneer of Project GIRL Again, an initiative that has touched over 1,500 girls across more than five states in Nigeria.

Youth-led generosity

GivingTuesday Spark Nigeria

The youth engagement hub of the GivingTuesday movement: founded by young people, led by young people, and powered by their ideas, passion and action.

1,500+

girls reached through Project GIRL Again

5+

states across Nigeria

8

summit task areas co-led by both teams

Together, the two organizations bring youth-led generosity and grassroots community impact onto one platform, from speakers and sponsorship to publicity and onsite delivery.

GivingTuesday in Nigeria

GivingTuesday is a global movement that promotes generosity and giving across individuals, communities, and organizations, recognized annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. In Nigeria, it is led by Do Good Charity Initiative and has reached thousands of vulnerable children, families, and communities with the support of over 120 nonprofit organizations, 12 state leads and 5 Spark Chapter leaders.

2012
launched in the United States
2019
GivingTuesday Nigeria began
105+
countries now active
120+
nonprofit partners in Nigeria

What is GivingTuesday Spark?

GivingTuesday Spark is the global hub for youth engagement in the movement, founded by young people, led by young people, and powered by their ideas, passion, and action. Its Spark Leaders and Spark Chapter Leaders step up year-round to inspire generosity in their schools, neighborhoods, and online.

Let's build impact together

Join the International Social Impact Summit in February 2027 as a partner, sponsor, exhibitor or volunteer, and help reach 1,000+ students across Osun State. Students can register their interest to attend too.