Global Goals Week: Youth Shaping the World We Want
In commemoration of the fifth year of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a virtual hangout was organized to coincide with the Global Goals Week. The aim of the virtual hangout stems from the need to evaluate how far the SDGs have been achieved over these years. Considering certain gaps that exist in between achieving these […]
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: DATA COLLECTOR FOR A GOVERNANCE ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT
Citizens Connect is seeking twenty-five qualified data collectors for its inaugural governance accountability project. Inspired by the UN decade of ambitious action to deliver on Sustainable Development Goal 16 of Peace Justice and Strong Institutions. The Citizens Connect program is designed to improve accountability mechanisms between governance and citizenry, through the collection and dissemination of […]
Nigeria takes steps to implement the Nigeria Youth Employment Action Plan (NIYEAP)
September 3rd 2020 The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in partnership with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) and the International Labour Organization have commenced a nation-wide campaign to comprehend the aspirations of young Nigerians on decent work. The campaign which is being managed by the Nigeria Youth SDGs […]
Key Things to Know about the Nigerian Youth Employment Action Plan
Background Labour markets are undergoing structural changes globally including the onward march of technology and automation, the impacts of climate change, demographic changes, the evolving nature of employment relations and growing inequality. Tomorrow’s future leaders and workers, young people, will be at the front lines of these changes, yet their current prospects are marked by […]
Oxfam Nigeria and NGYouthSDGs Host The 2020 International Youth Day In Nigeria
More than ever, the world has turned to innovators delivering solutions to solve society’s greatest problems, removing critical barriers, facilitate innovative approaches and power our livelihood. 2020 started amid uncertainties for young people in Nigeria and may likely end with more uncertainties as the world battles COVID-19 and getting ready for an apparent recession; Nigeria […]
Oxfam Nigeria and NGYouthSDGs Launch #IYDInnovationChallenge: Share Your Impact Stories To Win Up To 300,000 Naira in Cash Prizes
This year, the United Nation’s International Youth Day 2020 is focused on “Youth Engagement for Global Action” and explores medium engage youth from the local level to the global level. There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be a serious challenge but it has also presented an opportunity, notably for several […]
UN75 Youth Virtual Dialogue: Government and Private Sector Need to Supercharge Youth Solutions in Corona Virus Recovery
Theme: SHAPING THE NIGERIA WE WANT Date: Wednesday, 22nd July 2020 Moderators: Daniel Nwaeze Background: The world currently has half of the population being under 30 and 90% of these Young People live in developing countries. The collective power of young people is one of the most powerful and catalytic forces that are available in challenging […]
#COVIDPositiveStories – Adeyemo Oluwabusola
Adeyemo Oluwabusola is the Executive Director of Gertrude Olowo Empowerment Initiative. This is her #COVIDPositiveStory. Before the lockdown began, we were inspired by the need to support teenage girls between ages 11 – 19 years, advocating for a safe space for them with all-round education and mental awareness. Our major objective is to equip them […]
Apply Now: SDGs Champions Program
Are you passionate about the Sustainable Development Goals or you run an organization that is working towards implementing SDGs related projects and activities? The Nigeria Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs) is on a drive to expand and engage more young people in achieving the 2030 Agenda with a focus on human capacity development and access to […]
#COVIDPositiveStories – Oluwafunmilayo Oni
Meet Oluwafunmilayo Oni, a social entrepreneur focused on ending poverty among women and girls living in urban slums and disadvantaged communities. She is the Executive Director of Iranwo Foundation and the Programs Coordinator at Kindle Africa. This is her #COVIDPositiveStory; I was inspired to start the #COVID19 project because of my interactions with people […]
