YALI: Empowering Youth for Climate Action and Sustainable Development
Young African Leaders Initiative’s (YALI) involvement with the Empowering Youth Civil Society to Build Stronger Communities in Nigeria Project has contributed to significant change in Nasarawa State, equipping young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to champion climate action. EcoSusNet, one of the 15 youth CSOs trained by NGYouthSDGs, reached and trained YALI, […]
Voices for Justice: NGYouthSDGs Joins Walk Against Femicide on International Women’s Day.
As part of International Women’s Day 2025, NGYouthSDGs, represented by its YAL 2025 Associates: Rosemary Akpo-ga Emmanuel and Solomon Leon John, proudly joined Amnesty International Nigeria and over 100 participants in a powerful advocacy Walk Against Femicide, held in Abuja. Themed #AccelerateAction: End Femicide Now, the walk was a public outcry against the alarming rise […]
Achieving Social Justice in Education and Employment for Sustainable Futures for Youth in Nigeria
The theme of this year’s World Day of Social Justice is to “strengthen a just transition for a sustainable future.” For young people, access to quality education and decent work is fundamental to achieving social justice. With young people comprising more than 65 percent of Nigeria’s 200+ million population, harnessing the potential of this demographic […]
Diverse Volunteers, Stronger Communities – NGYouthSDGs commemorates the 2024 International Volunteers Day
Have you ever wondered how much the world’s progress relies on the selfless dedication of volunteers? Every year, International Volunteers Day (IVD) provides an opportunity to celebrate these heroes and the transformative power of volunteerism. Established by the United Nations, IVD recognises the immeasurable contributions of volunteers across the globe. For us at NGYouthSDGs, a […]
The Role of Youth in Shaping a More Peaceful and Democratic Society
By 2030, the median age of Nigeria’s population is forecast to reach 18.3 years, and it is estimated that ~50% of the population will be aged under 18.5 years. What this simply means is that by the end of this decade, Gen Zs and to a lesser extent Millennials will hold immense power to […]
Youth as Catalysts for Democratic Change at the Local Level – International Day of Democracy 2024
Youth play a crucial role in driving democratic change at the local level, serving as catalysts for innovation, participation, and advocacy within their communities. The United Nations emphasises the vital role of youth engagement, with Secretary-General António Guterres stating that ‘young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow, but the changemakers of today. ‘ […]
Building a Green Future: The Role of Youth in Climate Innovation
As part of our dedication to ensuring the meaningful involvement of young people through initiatives and policies that empower them to lead and thrive, NGYouthSDGs is excited to introduce our social media program, #GreenConvo. What is the #GreenConvo? The #GreenConvo is a bi-monthly program on X (formerly known as Twitter) aimed at addressing crucial issues […]
Announcing the Five Civic Champions for the “Elevating Youth Voices, Building Trust, and Civic Cohesion” (CLiP) Project
Ever since Nigeria returned to democracy in 1999, there has been a gradual increase in civic deserts. There are few opportunities for the average Nigerian to meet, discuss issues, or address problems affecting the nation in a way that promotes unity and encourages the proffering of tangible solutions. Instead, what we often see are pop-ups […]
Working with Youth for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Action
The May edition of the Youth SDGs Cafe tagged “Working with Youth for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Action” kicked off with a powerful story which set the tone for an inspiring session led by Lady Diana Ereyitomi Eyo-Enoette, The Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Sustainable Development Goals. The session took participants […]
Event Report: Lagos People’s Assembly
During the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Action Week, the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) organised the Lagos People’s Assembly with support from Action for Sustainable Development. The event with the theme ‘United for a Sustainable Nigeria’ was organised to raise awareness about SDGs 1, 4, 8, 12 and 13 and explore ways […]
