International Day of Charity: Supporting the Drive to Eradicate Poverty
September 5, 2024 marks the International Day of Charity, a day designated by the United Nations to raise awareness and mobilise people, NGOs and stakeholders globally to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities. Interestingly, this date was chosen to commemorate the death anniversary of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who passed away on September 5, […]
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 […]
NGYouthSDGs and the British Council, Hosts Dialogue on Resourcing Youth Movements and Activists
There is a global call for resourcing youth movements ahead of the “Summit of the Future” set for September 2024. The annual summit organised by the United Nations, is focused on driving action and commitments to address key global issues. A significant part of the summit is dedicated to youth engagement, with initiatives to elevate […]
Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) and its partners commemorate the 2024 International Youth Day with a 2-day event in Abuja, Nigeria.
Abuja, Nigeria – On August 12th and 13th, 2024, the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs), in collaboration with its partners—Oxfam in Nigeria, African Activists for Climate Justice, the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), the United Nations in Nigeria, Amnesty International Nigeria, Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi), and […]
NGYouthSDGs: Mainstreaming Nigerian Youth in SDGs Implementation
In commemoration of International Youth Day 2024, the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative also known as the Nigerian Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs), hosted a two-day convening between August 12-13 in Abuja, Nigeria, which sensitized young people on their crucial roles in fostering gender equality, climate action, education, decent work and active citizenship and celebrated […]
Celebrating Six Months of Empowerment: The 2024 Youth Activators Lab Virtual Party
The Youth Activators Lab (YAL) is a one-year personal development journey for young people passionate about using systems thinking as a leadership tool to address developmental challenges, develop their innovative ideas, influence policies, and create programs that foster social change in communities across Nigeria. Our mission is to encourage these changemakers to localise and drive […]
Journey and Impact as a 2024 Youth Activators Lab Associate: Interview with Godwin Lasisi
Q1. You have been playing an active role in fostering transformation within your community. Can you tell us about yourself, your background and the journey which led to becoming a 2024 Youth Activators Lab Associate at NGYouthSDGs? Godwin Lasisi: My name is Lasisi Godwin Onaolapo, and I am a young public health professional, SDG advocate, […]
Youth Skills: Foundations for Sustainable Development and Peace
In Nigeria, we must adopt a narrative of empowerment, where every young person recognises their potential to contribute to peace and development through essential skills that transform them into peacemakers and innovators. Despite visible scars of conflict and economic disparity, youth remain the linchpins of our society’s healing and progress. International organisations such as UNESCO […]
From Policy to Action: The Role Of Youths in Nigeria’s Climate Action Strategy.
Tackling climate change in Nigeria is imperative, given the country’s ecological vulnerability. With high deforestation rate, threatening mangrove forests, rising sea levels posing a threat to coastal cities, drought and reduced rainfall hindering agricultural productivity and, exacerbating food insecurity and health issues. Do you know that regions like the south-south and south-east have been severely […]
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 […]
