about
The Dinovate Centre for Media & Social Impact (DCMSI)
A nonprofit advancing social justice, equity, and inclusive development through storytelling and community-led media.
We work at the intersection of media, policy influence, and capacity building to co-create measurable social change in underserved communities.
Global reach
Our Focus Areas
Storytelling for Social Change
At DCMSI, we harness the power of storytelling to illuminate lived experiences and amplify voices that are too often overlooked. Through documentaries, digital narratives, community media, and creative campaigns, we transform real stories into catalysts for dialogue, empathy, and social progress. Our storytelling approach ensures that marginalized communities are not just subjects, but active partners shaping narratives that influence policy, perception, and positive change.
Social & Behavioural Change Communication (SBCC)
We design and implement evidence-driven SBCC campaigns that inspire informed decision-making and meaningful action. By combining research, strategic communication, and culturally grounded messaging, DCMSI builds initiatives that shift mindsets, challenge harmful norms, and promote healthier, more equitable communities. Our SBCC programs engage stakeholders at every level, ensuring that impact is measurable, sustainable, and community-owned.
Training & Capacity Building
DCMSI equips emerging media practitioners, fellows, journalists, and community groups with the skills to produce participatory and socially responsible media. Through workshops, fellowships, mentorship, and hands-on field training, we cultivate a new generation of storytellers and advocates who use media as a force for justice and development. Our capacity-building programs empower participants to create, collaborate, and communicate with confidence, creativity, and purpose.
01
In Search of an Oasis
In Search of an Oasis
Photovoice Project
In Adamawa State, Nigeria, many communities face the daily realities of displacement, insecurity, and limited infrastructure...
02
Africa’s Borderlands Storytelling
In partnership with the UNDP, we documented life, resilience, and trade in Africa’s border communities, shaping narratives often ignored...
03
Nigeria for Women Project
The Nigeria for Women Project, a flagship initiative by the World Bank, strategically supports the Nigerian Government’s commitment to gender...
04
Borderlands Data
Borderlands Data
Encyclopedia
As part of our commitment to inclusive research communication, Dinovate partnered with the UNDP Africa Borderlands Centre...
Let’s explore how your resources and expertise can amplify real change
Get Involved
Partner With Us
We collaborate with visionary partners who share our commitment to participatory change.
Our partners have included international NGOs, grassroots collectives, and research institutes who believe in amplifying and co-creating change with underserved communities.
We run thematic cohorts on social issues ranging from climate change to extreme poverty, empowering young Africans with skills and resources to tell ethical stories and demand change and accountability.
Collaborate: Whether you're a media house, news room, non profit, public or academic institution, work with us on media, advocacy, or research projects for impact.
+
Young
fellows
+
Campaign
reach
+
African
countries
+
Visited
Conferences
Impact Stories
Latest Insights
We help you see the world differently, discover opportunities you may never have imagined and achieve results that bridge what is with what can be.













