GATA TAKAI SHAMANG's Page

What motivated you (or your organization) to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?

The impact of conflicts and wars on Children, women and community development.

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)

I am a citizen of Nigeria , Kaduna State from Kaura Local Government Area Marwa cheifdom and Moroa'a by tribe.Born on the 18th June 1980 in Kano state .i am a male , Christian and single.
I studied business management and computer application both at diploma levels. I obtained a degree in banking and finance. I have attended several trainings , workshops, seminars and capacity building on co-operative socieites ,agriculture NGO's , HIV/Aids ,Orpharns and vulnerable children.
I also do medium scale commercial agriculture and stock broking . Presently i am involved in an NGO, GAWON Foundation (Gantys Aid Fr Widows Orharns and Needy ) where i co-ordiniate financial and administrative issues.The Foundation has been working closely on HIV/Aids prevention , care and treatment,among other programes, and i have also worked closely on the HIV/Aids programe.
I love travelling , farming , meeting people and spending time with children and young people.

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise

Nigeria ( Kaduna, Plateau and Nassarawa)

What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?

Nigeria

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

Farmer , Social worker at GAWON Foundation

What is your personal or organizational website?

http://Under construction

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?

Development, Education, Health, Psychosocial

Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?

Advocacy, Capacity Building, Fundraising, Training

What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?

Orphans and vulnerable Children