Advancing Social Justice Through Youth-Centred Dialogue: NGYouthSDGs at the ILO Tripartite Panel
As part of our commitment to promoting inclusive and youth-led approaches to sustainable development, NGYouthSDGs participated in the ILO Tripartite Panel on the Global Coalition for Social Justice, held at the UN House in Abuja. The high-level convening brought together stakeholders across government, labour unions, civil society, and the private sector to discuss the urgent […]
Bridging the Gap: Inspiring a New Generation
Investing in the leadership development and active citizenship of Nigeria’s younger population is pivotal to creating a nation with a shared purpose that inspires sustainable development. NGYouthSDGs’ tailor-made programs for young people across Nigeria aim to build a network of socially conscious young leaders willing to work to improve their communities, states, and the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrating Nigeria at 64 Through Elevating Youth Voices for Civic Cohesion
As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence anniversary, the spirit of national pride feels more fragile than ever. Once hailed as a beacon of hope for post-colonial Africa, Nigeria today now stands as a sobering example of untapped potential. The 2024 Independence Day serves not as a triumphant celebration, but as a poignant reminder of persistent […]
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. ‘ […]
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 […]
