PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS: THE HEART OF THE SID MOVEMENT.
At SID, we recognize that solving Africa’s drowning crisis and advancing swimming education, water safety, disability inclusion, and climate resilience requires collective action. Our open-door partnership philosophy model thrives on strategic alliances with:
- NGOs & Humanitarian Organizations:
Scaling water safety programs through shared resources and expertise; and the provision of swim/aqua therapy and lessons. - Government & Policy Institutions:
Advocating for mandatory swimming education and inclusive infrastructure, and securing government funding by showcasing SID Outcomes. - Corporate Social Investors:
Sponsoring pools, scholarships, adaptive swim programs, and staff training. - Disability Advocacy Groups:
Co-creating accessible aquatic programs, and joint empowerment campaigns. - Climate Action Networks:
Linking water safety and survival swimming skills to disaster preparedness and creating joint empowerment campaigns. - Schools, individuals, Celebrities with big voices, and above all, Philanthropists
Why Partner With SID?
✓ Proven Impact: “Learn to Swim in 1 Day” model model with a 100% success rate.
✓ Triple Focus: Saves lives (water safety), empowers people with disabilities (inclusion), and builds climate resilience (climate action).
✓ Scalable Model: Replicable programs across Africa and developing countries.
On our own and individually, we could teach swimming; however, together, we can change nations.
Swim Guru Emeka
SID ACHIEVES LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP WITH LASODA
On 3rd December, 2024, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, SID solidified its institutional impact through an official collaboration signing with LASODA (Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs). This milestone recognizes SID’s unwavering commitment to inclusion, following earlier approvals from the Lagos Ministry of Education that granted access to five public special needs schools, bringing our total number of partner schools to six.
Key Highlights:
✓ Government-Endorsed Impact – Formal recognition by Lagos State
✓ Scaled Access – 5 additional schools opened for disability-inclusive programs
✓ Strategic Timing – Partnership launched on a globally significant advocacy day
“This alliance accelerates our mission to make swimming accessible to all.”
UNITED FOR A SAFER AFRICA: SID NIGERIA AFRICA AND ENVASO SPAIN EUROPE PARTNERS FOR CHANGE
Swim in 1 Day SID Africa and ENVASO are teaming up to empower Africa’s vulnerable through water therapy and swimming education.
We need to provide swim/water therapy for about 900 students, in the six schools for children with disabilities that we have access to, and urgently need funding for scholarships, staff training, and the completion of a Special Needs swimming pool rebuild.
Support SID’s life-saving swim programs in Africa by purchasing our special edition ENVASO climate-friendly bottles featuring the SID logo. Click the link below to buy now and help promote water safety among vulnerable communities. Each €8.50 bottle purchase includes a €4 direct contribution to SID’s mission.
SID SCORES HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP WITH WORLD PARALYMPIC CHAMPION SWIM CONSULTANT
We are honored to announce three-time Paralympic gold medalist and world champion Jesús “Chus” Collado Alarcón joined SID as our Paralympic & Water Therapy Consultant. This landmark partnership:
✓ Elevates Our Expertise – Chus brings world-class adaptive swimming knowledge.
✓ Hands-On Impact – Plans to visit Nigeria for program development and mentorship (pending funding).
✓ Validates Our Mission – A celebrated champion’s endorsement of SID’s vision.