Our Journey

Lolo Social Impact Venture (LSIV) originally started as a grassroots organization called LoloTalks in 2014. Through our school, community, and multimedia advocacy programs and campaigns, we focused on enhancing the socioeconomic status and well-being of underrepresented individuals, specifically girls, women, children, and youth.

However, in 2023,
we strategically shifted to become a social impact consulting firm.

We leverage our deep understanding of the complex dynamics of social impact work and practical, effective strategies for grassroots initiatives, media, and digital advocacy to help organizations amplify their social impact goals.

We’ve been pushing since 2014

2014

Founded as a grassroots organization empowering women, children, and youth.

2015

Launched "The Conversation," our first youth conference, fostering mentorship and personal development.

2017

Expanded through documentaries (Stories Untold) and community-based initiative - Adopt a Community, addressing the pressing needs in underserved communities.

2018

Introduced "MyBodyIsMine" program for comprehensive sexuality education and the "No Day Off" initiative to address period poverty.

2019

Launched the "Muta" educational platform and "Unveil with Lolo" interview series.

2020

Managed "Women Crisis Centre" in response to COVID-19, providing funds for women entrepreneurs and GBV Prevention sensitisation programs.

2023

Transitioned to a consulting firm, expanding impact through strategic partnerships and advocacy.

Our Key Achievements

Empowering Youth

Trained over 3,000 secondary school students through the "MyBodyIsMine" program.
Hosted a conference attended by over 100 students, offering mentorship and learning opportunities.
Partnered with the Lagos State Juvenile Prison to provide sex education classes for 80 juvenile boys.
Educational sex-ed posters, available in four languages, used by over 10 million people across Africa, North America, Europe & Asia.
Collaborated with AMAZE to develop African-friendly teenage school posters.

Improving Health Outcomes

Distributed over 600 sanitary pads and 4,000 condoms to sex workers and community members through the Adopt a Community initiative.
Delivered six sensitization programs on menstrual hygiene, domestic abuse, and safe sex in Lagos State slums.
Partnered with the State Government and trained over 250 girls and adolescents on menstrual hygiene and the creation of reusable pads through the No Days Off initiative.

Media Influence & Community Transformation

Produced The Lolo Cynthia Show, curating stories from six African countries. This led to significant donations and educational impacts, including a grant for an orphanage in South Africa.
Produced documentaries under Stories Unheard, reaching over 500,000 viewers and republished by CNN Africa.
Implemented successful initiatives addressing issues like menstrual hygiene, gender-based violence, and economic empowerment.
Garnered over 1 million impressions of digital advocacy campaigns.