Batá · /bAH-tah/ · the drum that calls a community together
Technology that helps communities see, speak and act together.
A Nigerian non-profit building public-interest systems for safety, emergency response, accountability and community development — and the humanitarian work that goes with them.
Incorporated
23 July 2026
Legal form
Ltd by Guarantee
Registered under
CAMA 2020
Headquarters
Ekiti State, Nigeria
Seven focus areas, one public-interest mission.
01
Public Safety & Emergency Response
Early-warning systems, incident reporting and coordination tools that help communities and responders act before harm escalates.
02
Civic Technology & Accountability
Open, verifiable records of public office, public money and public promises — so citizens can hold power to account.
03
Digital Systems & Data
Public-benefit software, databases and AI systems built to institutional standards and governed in the public interest.
04
Humanitarian Aid & Feeding
Feeding programmes for vulnerable groups, emergency relief, shelter assistance and health-related interventions.
05
Youth Empowerment & Capacity Building
Training in technology, safety, leadership and social development for young people, institutions and public agencies.
06
Research, Innovation & Evidence
Monitoring, evaluation, impact assessment and published research that support evidence-based decisions.
07
Resilient & Peaceful Communities
Disaster preparedness, public education, digital literacy and environmental sustainability, led with communities.
See all programmes02 — Flagship programme
Ratel Social
Nigeria's citizen accountability platform.
Ratel Social gives citizens a single, verifiable record of public power: who holds office, what they promised, how public money is spent, and what happened when things went wrong. Every record is sourced, reviewed by verified citizens and open to challenge.
8
Accountability modules
25+
Citizens per jury
36+1
States & FCT in scope
From code to community kitchens.
04 — From the field
“Technology tells us where help is needed. People are still the ones who carry it there.”
— Programme volunteer, Ido-Ekiti [sample quote]
How we measure impactUpdates and publications.
Press release · Jul 2026
Batá Sentinel Initiatives is formally incorporated
The Corporate Affairs Commission has registered Batá Sentinel Initiatives as a company limited by guarantee under CAMA 2020.
News · Sept 2026
Ratel Social expands executive profiles to governors
Governor profiles now share the same structured record as the presidency, from ethics and wealth to legacy.
Story · Oct 2026
Field story: our first feeding outreach in Ido-Ekiti
Volunteers served elderly residents and children in partnership with community leaders. [sample story]
Resources
- Ratel Social: Methodology & Verification StandardsMethodology · Forthcoming
- Community Early Warning in Southwest Nigeria — Baseline StudyResearch report · Forthcoming
- Household Safety & Flood Preparedness GuideSafety guideline · Draft
- Digital Safety Toolkit for Young PeopleToolkit · Draft
Partners & funders
Built to be accountable ourselves.
Governance
A registered company limited by guarantee. Income and property are applied solely to our objects — never distributed to members.
Transparency
Audited accounts, safeguarding, anti-corruption and whistleblower policies, published openly.
Data ethics
Privacy by design, anonymised community data and responsible, documented API access.
Stay informed
Quarterly updates on our programmes, data releases and reports.
Build safer, accountable communities with us.
We work with governments, development agencies, foundations, researchers and companies who share our commitment to the public good.