NGYouthSDGs participate in Nigeria’s First In-Country Workshop on the National Launch of the NDC Project Checklist
Following the invitation from the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), NGYouthSDGs was represented by her Programmes Manager, Opeyemi Ogundeji at Nigeria’s first in-country workshop focused on the National Launch of the NDC Project Checklist in Lagos, Nigeria. This workshop was organised by the NDC Partnership in collaboration with the Government of Nigeria, aiming to […]
NGYouthSDGs participate in its first task force meeting as one of the latest partners of UNICEF Generation Unlimited
As one of the newest partners of UNICEF Generation Unlimited, NGYouthSDGs represented by its Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager, Oluwabukunmi Obadeiyi attended a task force and partnership meeting in Lagos State, Nigeria. The Task Force meeting and partner update were held to address critical topics surrounding global youth employment trends, with a focus on the […]
Climate Action for a Stronger Nigeria: NGYouthSDGs and the German Missions in Nigeria set to host the Nigeria Futures Summit
Abuja Nigeria, 7th October 2024 – Ahead of the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan and the review of Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions, The Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) with support from the German Missions in Nigeria would convey youth civil society organisations, climate activists, policymakers, multilateral organisations, and private sector […]
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 […]
NGYouthSDGs participate in the Youth Hub Africa and ActionAid Nigeria High-Level Youth Engagement Summit 2024
In line with our commitment to youth development, we participated in the High-level Youth Engagement Summit organised by Youth Hub Africa and ActionAid, which took place on Friday, August 30, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. This summit served as a vital platform for youth leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to converge and discuss the future of youth […]
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. ‘ […]
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 […]
