“Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation. Empowered, they can be key agents for development and peace. If, however, they are left on society’s margins, all of us will be impoverished. Let us ensure that all young people have every opportunity to participate fully in the lives of their societies.”
— Kofi Annan
In 2024, NGYouthSDGs strengthened its mission to amplify youth voices, drive climate advocacy, and foster community development through transformative initiatives. By equipping young leaders across Nigeria with training, resources, and platforms for meaningful engagement, the organisation empowered youths to actively contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Key programs such as Empowering Youth Civil Societies to Build Stronger Communities, the Youth Activators’ Lab, Elevating Youth Voices, Building Trust, and Civic Cohesion highlighted NGYouthSDGs’ commitment to capacity-building, advocacy, and partnerships for collective action. Collaborations with esteemed organisations including the German Missions in Nigeria, International Labour Organization (ILO), Alan and Babette Sainsbury Charitable Trust, Oxfam Nigeria, Amnesty International Nigeria, LEAP Africa, and Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) expanded outreach and deepened impact.
Among the year’s highlights was the Empowering Youth Civil Societies to Build Stronger Communities initiative, which trained youth and youth-led organisations to champion climate resilience through policy advocacy, partnerships, and grassroots actions. Similarly, the CLiP project fostered civic engagement and inclusive governance by engaging civic champions, volunteers, and over 40,000 stakeholders through media and interactive sessions.
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