Achieving Zero Waste: The Active Role of Youth
Growing up, the term “dumping site” was an all too familiar term to me. Every two days, we were expected to dispose of our household waste in the nearest dumping site, regardless of whether it was authorized or not. What mattered was that we could get rid of the waste, even if it meant depositing […]
Love: A Catalyst for Sustainable Development
Love emerges as a powerful force for positive transformation in a time when the world faces a global crisis. Love, in its purest form, transcends boundaries, race, age or religion, uniting people across diverse backgrounds and experiences. Research has shown that love can help individuals develop a sense of empathy and compassion towards others, which […]
Learning for Lasting Peace: A focus on improving access to education in conflict-affected regions
The current state of the world shows that approximately 25% of the global population lives in conflict-affected countries. This growing trend of conflict and violence has a significant impact on young people accessing education, and Nigeria has not been isolated from this problem. For over 12 years, certain parts of the northeast and other geopolitical […]
2024 International Day of Education: Ten People Advocating for Equal Access to Education in Nigeria
In 2018, the United Nations General Assembly declared January 24th as the International Day of Education, highlighting the importance of education for all. This day is celebrated every year to recognize the significant role that education plays in global peace and development. It also provides an opportunity to acknowledge the valuable contributions of young people […]
Climate Policy: Navigating the Path to a Greener Future
The conversation with Seyifunmi Adebote, (Host of the Climate Talk Podcast) on Climate Policy: Navigating the Path to a Greener Future, focused on the responsibility of Nigeria’s leaders and youth in adopting Climate Policies and taking the necessary actions to implement them. The following are highlights from the interactive session. Policies are the foundation on which […]
Climate Change 101: Understanding the Basics
It is a well-established fact that climate change is real and happening right now. As part of the ClimateVoicesNigeria series, our speaker, Adesola Adegeye the Founder, of GreenwithGrin and Ecobiz shared her insights on a Facebook Live conversation about Understanding the Basics of Climate Change. A summary of the conversation is provided below. Climate change […]
Loss and Damage: Unveiling the Realities
Despite Nigeria’s low contribution to climate change, the country suffers from the adverse impact of climate change such as changes in rainfall patterns, rising sea levels, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and threats to biodiversity loss. The impacts have led to food insecurity, conflicts, unemployment, and a rise in living costs. Climate change has […]
Understanding the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UNHR)
In 1948, leaders from around the world came together and made a solemn promise to protect and advance the rights of every individual. This year, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which is one of the most significant global pledges in history. The thirty (30) articles in the […]
Guiding Tomorrow, Acting Today: The Joy of Being a Youth Worker
The quote by John Wooden, a college basketball coach – “Youth work is about meeting young people where they are at, accepting them as they are and walking alongside them” has inspired my journey of working with young people. It highlights the importance of nurturing relationships with young people and serving as role models so […]
NGYouthSDGs Receives an Institutional Funding Support from Alan and Babbe Sainsbury Charitable Trust
[Yaba, Lagos] – Nigeria Youth SDGs (NGYouthSDGs) registered as the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative is thrilled to announce that it has received funding support from the UK-based Alan and Babette Sainsbury Charitable Trust. This funding will enable NGYouthSDGs to accelerate its mission of empowering young Nigerians to take meaningful action on climate education […]
