Partners

UWS, one of Scotland’s largest modern universities, aims to have a transformational influence on the economic, social and cultural development of the West of Scotland, and beyond, by providing relevant, high quality, inclusive higher education and innovative and useful research. UWS aims to make the communities it serves be more successful; and to create opportunities for all to participate.

With campuses in Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton and Paisley, UWS has a distinctive and important regional role. Across the campuses we offer a wide range of academic, social and sporting facilities and deliver a range of taught courses, Postgraduate Diplomas & Masters and research degrees.
LR Senergy is an integrated exploration, production and energy services consultancy providing technical expertise to a broad, global client base of operators, investors and energy vendors. Our core areas of knowledge include geoscience, wells, production optimisation and facilities engineering.
As an independent, solutions-based energy services company we have the vision to become one of the most respected and admired international brands associated with the supply and delivery of energy. Our independent expertise assists our clients to deliver energy affordably and sustainably, thus playing our part in addressing the world's energy challenges.
Headquartered in Aberdeen, LR Senergy has a team of more than 600 operating from offices in the UK, Middle East, Malaysia, Australia, USA and Indonesia. Our senior team has hundreds of years' worth of combined experience in energy projects internationally and LR Senergy holds certification in the following international standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and PAS 99.
ClinTec International is an innovative medium-sized Contract Research Organization providing full service support to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industry. ClinTec has a global reach in over 50 countries worldwide.

This also includes a strong presence in the emerging markets of Asia, the Middle East and the North African region. ClinTec has a wealth of expertise in managing clinical trials in all major therapeutic categories including oncology, rare diseases, neurology, autoimmune diseases and diabetes.
Wheatley Group – which currently comprises four social landlords, a care organisation and two commercial subsidiaries – is named after John Wheatley, the Glasgow MP who became known as the father of social housing.

The Group spans 15 local authority areas across Central Scotland, providing homes and award-winning services to over 120,000 people.

All parts of the Group are firmly rooted in their local communities. However, by joining forces, our partner organisations are delivering much more for their customers than they could on their own. And, by using their combined size and scale, they are contributing to improving housing, care and regeneration at a national level.
SEWA Asset Management Limited (“SEWA”) was founded in 2008 and currently has over 20 members of core competency staff. SEWA is a duly registered Nigerian Entity with our corporate office at 9 Turnbull Road, Ikoyi, Lagos

SEWA has built a strong reputation for market excellence in the asset management, investment advisory, business intelligence, consulting and financial support services industries over the last few years.
The National Defence College is a Kenyan Defence sponsored Institution charged with the responsibility of developing and improving the intellectual capacity of senior military and government officials on broader dimension of security issues in order to think globally but act nationally. Today national security is no longer viewed through military lenses, but has expanded to a multi-dimensional facet in meaning. In its widest sense it is the “defence against challenges to a nation’s vital security interests” since security threats from within are increasingly becoming a feature of developing nation-states, especially in Africa
The United Nations Association Scotland is the National Council for Scotland of the United Nations Association UK (UNA-UK), which, in turn, is a member of the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA).
Through the work of its staff, volunteers and members, UNA-UK campaigns and educates to promote the principles of the UN Charter and to support the work of the UN and its agencies.
The International Tree Foundation works with communities in Africa to carry out sustainable community forestry projects which help to increase their income, food security and soil and water quality through growing trees. Our projects also protect and regenerate trees and forests, providing protection for the environment and atmosphere as well as habitats for rich biodiversity
The International Tree Foundation plants trees, protects and regenerates forests, combats desertification and promotes sustainable forestry
NSI provides a sustainable cultural relevant practical support framework taking into account the socio-cultural diversity of African individuals/households, African community organisations/groups and businesses in Glasgow and West of Scotland (Paisley, Johnstone and Linwood) wanting to enhance their environment, reduce their use of natural resources improve their life style, reduce their fuel poverty and CO2 emissions.Vision
Next Step Initiative is committed to being the leading African-Focused charitable organisation working in partnership with the African Communities/other partners in Scotland to build healthy, productive and sustainable African Communities and lives and to be a leading voice in addressing African Development and policy issues in Scotland.

Africa Broadcasting Company International (ABCi Media), is an independent media centre for news and information relevant to the people. We currently have radio, TV and online platforms which offer a unique perspective on reporting and factual analysis of topical issues in Africa and within the African Communities in the diaspora, focusing on issues such as security, good health care, cleanliness, road safety, education, accountability and so on.
The main objective of the media centre is to promote integration between people in Africa, the diaspora and the people of Scotland. Our platforms are currently online and broadcasts in English and will soon be adding French and major African languages such as Swahili, Arabic, Akan and Hausa.
Provides expertise to accelerate the digital agendas of companies, regulators and governments. Atlantic Telecoms and Media's holistic approach spans global advocacy for accessible and affordable digital (TV & Internet) services, provision of commercial, strategic and regulatory advice and delivery of value-add services to companies who wish to expand their business activities to new Emerging Market frontiers
Founded in 1495 by William Elphinstone, Bishop of Aberdeen and Chancellor of Scotland, the University of Aberdeen is Scotland's third oldest and the UK's fifth oldest university.

The University of Aberdeen is committed to becoming one of the top 100 world-leading universities, with a unique role developed over 500 years.
Mount Zion Ministries was borne out of burden and vision in the hearts of Evangelist Mike and Gloria Bamiloye to evangelize the world through the medium of drama and film productions.
The University was established in 1962 by the Government of the then Northern Region of Nigeria to impart knowledge and learning to men and women of all races without distinction on the grounds of race, religious or political beliefs. The founding fathers expected the University to aspire to the highest international ideals of scholarship and to provide learning of a standard required and expected of a university of the highest standing while reflecting the needs, the traditions, and the social and intellectual heritage of the society in which it is located.
The Nico Halle & Co. Law Firm is a full service law firm of very specialized and experienced attorneys principally serving Cameroon but also covering the Central, West, and East African region.
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a vibrant, innovative and multi-award winning university. It focuses on employability, leadership and responsibility enables our graduates to excel both locally and internationally. The University carries forward a tradition of widening access for talented individuals regardless of their backgrounds
The Royal Bank of Scotland plc is one of the retail banking subsidiaries of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, and together with NatWest and Ulster Bank, provides banking facilities throughout the UK and Ireland.
The Scottish Council of African Churches (SCOAC) is an Executive body registered with the government to bring together all African churches and African Christians in Scotland. The head office is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. We are also working closely and in partnership with the Scottish government and other key bodies like Church of Scotland, Action for Churches Together in Scotland (ACTS), Minority Ethnic Christian Together in Scotland (MECTIS), Institutions, Agencies, African leaders, Christian leaders, and Other Faith based organisations.
Since 2003 Heart for the City has had a major impact in the City of Glasgow, Scotland and further afield. Heart for the City is a non-profit organization, committed to the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of the children, Young people and families of the city communities. Special emphasis is placed on low-income neighbourhoods by creating innovative solutions to the difficult social problems that families face daily