The SDGs Playbook is a Resource Material which outlines and Simplifies the Global Goals and Targets into 200+ actions – Rianat Wahab
The Ogun State Chapter of the Nigeria Youth SDGs Network launched the SDGs Playbook on Wednesday, 29th, September 2021. The event which was facilitated by the State Champion Ms Rianat Wahab brought together 25 Advocates and Representatives of different bodies of Non-Governmental Organisations such as YALI Ogun and FUNAAB SDGs Act Group among many others. […]
The ITCILO Summer Global Youth Forum Challenged Me To Be An Agent Of Change In My Community – Elizabeth Ita
The Summer Global Youth Forum was put together by the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization. It kicked off from 2nd – 20th August 2021 with the theme YOUTH AT THE FOREFRONT OF ACHIEVING THE 2030 AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. This program takes place annually and is basically for undergraduates, graduate students and […]
NGYouthSDGs Organizes 2 Days Monitoring and Evaluation Training for Champions Across Nigeria
The Nigeria Youth SDGs Network organized a 2-day Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) training for champions and volunteers who showed interest in the news for this training. The training was facilitated by Euphemia Uwandu (M&E Officer, Nigeria Youth SDGs Network), Chidimma Okoye (Anambra State Champion, NGYouthSDGs Network) and moderated by Uchenna Imo ( M&E Officer, Cross […]
Ford Foundation Launch Nigeria Youth Futures Fund To Equip A New Cadre Of Youth Leaders
The Ford Foundation and MacArthur Foundation announced the launch of the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), a new $5 million fund that will support and strengthen the youth leadership ecosystem in Nigeria. In close partnership with LEAP Africa, which will be managing the fund, NYFF will build on the momentum in the region inspired by […]
Nigerian Youth Employment Action Plan 2021-2024
The overarching goal of the Nigerian Youth Employment Action Plan (NIYEAP) for the period 2021 to 2024 is to contribute to the achievement of decent, productive and freely chosen employment for young people by complementing and reinforcing existing policy commitments and national development priorities and related efforts. The NIYEAP has four priority areas of intervention, […]
How To Run A Good Advocacy
NOTE: This is based on practice and experience from my work and not theory/academic hence I may not have used some terms or definitions correctly. What is advocacy? In straightforward terms, it is CHANGING a policy, law, perspective, perception, behaviour, harmful belief, cultural practices, opinion or thoughts etc using evidence– research and targeted messaging. Advocacy […]
Coalition Empowers 403 Youth for Food Security
A coalition of youth-focused and youth-led organisations working around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria has called for more empowerment of young people to attain food security. The coalition, under the aegis of Nigeria Youth SDGs Network, said it is creating opportunities to support young people to attain the SDGs in the country. The […]
Nigerians and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The Way Forward
Background The World Leaders present at the 70th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2015, took a historic step when they adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development envisions a present and a future that is economically sustainable, socially inclusive […]
Oxfam Nigeria and NGYouthSDGs International Youth Day 2021
With the realities brought in through COVID-19 and the ever-changing dynamics of the 21st-century economy, agriculture and innovation in food systems and technology is key to ensuring a more sustainable planet for everyone. This year, the International Youth Day will be held under the theme: Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health. […]
NGYouthSDGs Nominates Three Youth for Summer Global Youth Forum 2021
Nigeria Youth SDGs Network nominated three young Nigerians Tracy Iyemene, Blessing Ashi and Elizabeth Ita for the 2021 Global Youth Forum happening virtually between August 2nd and 20th. The forum which is organized by the International Training Centre, the training arm of the International Labour Organization seeks to recognize and engage young people in the […]
