The Pact for the Future and the Youth of Nigeria: NGYouthSDGs x United Nations in Nigeria

Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs), in collaboration with the United Nations Information Centre, Abuja, recently hosted an impactful event to strengthen youth leadership and encourage active engagement among young Nigerians in shaping their future. The event was aligned with the UN’s Pact for the Future, which focuses on sustainable development and financing, peace […]
Interview with Ruhamah Ifere – 2021-2022 Speak Up Stand Out Activists

In 2021, Ruhamah Ifere was selected as one of the 19 youths for the Speak Up Stand Out (SUSO) project by the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs), funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs through VOICE. The project which took place in Abuja, Enugu and Lagos States, empowered 19 activists and 211 […]
Young Leaders in NGYouthSDGs Emerge as ONE Champions

We are happy to celebrate two of our own who have not only supported the implementation of our youth-focused initiative but have also been impacted by our training aimed at equipping young people to lead and thrive. These two young leaders- Alfred Akerele and Abdulazeez Musa Etudaye were recently selected to join the ONE Campaign […]
Understanding Youth Policies for Active Citizenship

Policies are laws or regulations established by governments and other institutions to achieve common goals. Youth policies, specifically, are designed to support the development and empowerment of young people, improving their livelihoods and creating equal opportunities for their socio-economic growth. In Nigeria, various youth-focused policies have been implemented to ensure that young people can actively […]
Disability Inclusiveness: From an Individualistic Lens

Disability Inclusion means understanding the relationship between the way people function and how they participate in society and making sure everybody has the same opportunities to participate in every aspect of life to the best of their abilities and desires. The 2018 Nigeria Demography and Health Survey revealed that an estimated 7% of household members […]
NGYouthSDGs Launch Compendium to inspire Youth Leadership for Sustainable Development.

The Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) launched the Youth SDGs Spotlight Compendium virtually on the 19th of September 2023 to celebrate the ingenuity and resilience of young Nigerians working tirelessly to localize the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria. According to Joshua Alade, NGYouthSDGs’ Executive Director, “it has been eight […]
DOWNLOAD: Youth SDGs Spotlight Compendium

The SDGs are not just a set of global goals; they are a promise to future generations. They represent our shared vision for a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous world. And today, we come together to put the spotlight firmly on our young leaders who are the driving force behind this vision. Our youth are […]
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 […]
World Youth Skills Day 2023: NGYouthSDGs Partners with ILO Abuja To Advocate for Decent Jobs for Young Nigerians

The World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) event was held on 14 July 2023 at Anambra Hall, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. It was an intergenerational dialogue between leaders and young Nigerians in the green economy, digital economy and creative sector in Nigeria. It aimed to bring together key players in youth development to discuss opportunities and ensure […]
Why Menstrual Equity is Key to Achieving Gender Equity

Menstrual inequity refers to the unequal access to menstrual products, facilities, education, and sanitation that many women and girls face around the world. It is a pervasive issue that affects women and girls in both developed and developing countries and has wide-ranging impacts on their health, education, and economic opportunities. One of the leading causes […]