Bridging the Gap: Building Trust Between Youth and Lawmakers
The “Elevating Youth Voices, Building Trust, and Civic Cohesion” (CLiP) project is a transformative civic leadership initiative designed to tackle the growing problem of youth apathy towards civic engagement and political participation in Nigeria. Given that 70% of Nigeria’s population consists of youth, their potential to drive societal change is immense. However, widespread […]
Bridging the Gap: NGYouthSDGs Hosts Town Hall Meeting to Elevate Youth Voices and Build Civic Cohesion
Enugu, Nigeria – 6th December 2024 – In a bold initiative to bridge the growing divide between youth and lawmakers, the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) with support from Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) and Leap Africa is set to host the Elevating Youth Voices, Building Trust and Civic Cohesion project Town Hall […]
Empowering Youth Voices: NGYouthSDGs Holds Focus Group Discussions in Enugu for Civic Leadership Programme
From the 26th – 30th October 2024 the Civic Champions, led by their project Manager, Ruth Ogwuche, facilitated a focus group discussion for youth in Nkanu West, Enugu South, and Enugu North of Enugu State. The focus group discussion is part of the transformative initiative of the ongoing Elevating Youth Voices, Building Trust and Civic […]
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. ‘ […]
Youth Engagement in Local Democracy: Why it Matters and How to Get Involved
As the world grapples with complex challenges, from climate change to social inequality, the importance of youth engagement in local democracy cannot be overstated. In Nigeria, statistics reports show that 151 million (70%) Nigerians are regarded as under 35 youths, posting that young people comprise a significant portion of Nigeria’s population. Hence, the important nature […]
Understanding and Exercising Civic Rights
In a world where freedom is constantly being tested, the power of civic rights stands as a beacon of hope. Yet, many of us take these rights for granted, unaware of the significance they hold in shaping our lives and the lives of those around us. The Global Democracy Index 2020 report by the Economist […]
NGYouthSDGs Launches Project on Elevating Youth Voices, Building Trust and Civic Cohesion in Enugu, Nigeria
The Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) is elated to announce the Launch of the ‘Elevating Youth Voices, Building Trust and Civic Cohesion’ project also known as the Civic Leadership Programme (CLiP) which kick-started in March 2024, with the aim of encouraging and empowering the next wave of young and representative decision-makers towards meaningful […]
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 […]
