NGYouthSDGS is leading Youth Inclusion by participating in the VOICE Close-out Events as a member of the VOICE Community of Practice to celebrate their 8 years of impact
A journey of 8 years has come to an end! However, make no mistake the voices still echo on. As a member of VOICE Global Community of Practice, the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) was specially invited and actively participated in the close-out events that served as a commemoration of 8 years of […]
Empowering the Next Wave of Environmentally Conscious Climate Leaders: NGYouthSDGs Graduates Young Nigerians from the 2024 Climate Voices Nigeria Boot Camp
Lagos, Nigeria, 31st May 2024 – Nigeria Youth SDGs, registered as the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs), celebrates the graduation of young individuals from various regions of Nigeria following their participation in a virtual immersive 4-week climate-focused learning series which has equipped these youths with the necessary skills and knowledge to lead climate […]
NGYouthSDGs, MWFAAN, Jobberman and American Corner hosts an Employability Workshop for Young Nigerians
Lagos, Nigeria, 2nd May 2024 – Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become more crucial for young people to be better trained to navigate the complex job market and access decent work. The 2030 Agenda also aims to “promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all”. Despite the contributions to promote […]
NGYouthSDGs at the Gender Justice Community of Practice 2-Day Annual Learning Summit 2024
A picture of all participants on Day 1 of the Summit including the NGYouthSDGs Programmes Associate, Boluwatife Ajayi. As a member of the Gender Justice Community of Practice, NGYouthSDGs participated in the 2-day annual learning summit which focused on the theme ‘The Intersectionality of Gender and Mental Health: A Reflection on the Impact of Gender […]
NGYouthSDGs at the Lagos Digital Democracy Fair 2024
In upholding our thematic focus on civic participation and active citizenship at NGYouthSDGs, we are thrilled to have participated in Yiaga Africa’s Lagos Digital Democracy Fair on 6th March 2024. The fair took place at Civic Hive and was supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) with the aim of increasing awareness on […]
Building Fairer and More Equitable Societies. #WorldDayofSocialJustice
In November 2007, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the 20th of February as World Day of Social Justice. World Day of Social Justice is an international day recognizing the need to promote social justice, which includes efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender inequality, unemployment, human rights, and social protection. To commemorate […]
Press Report: NGYouthSDGs and ILO Host Virtual Side Event on Youth Leadership and Partnership for the 2030 Agenda
Lagos, Nigeria – On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, Nigeria Youth SDGs registered as the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) hosted a virtual side event during the 2024 UN ECOSOC Partnership Forum. The theme ‘Youth Leadership and Partnership in Achieving the 2030 Agenda, brought together youth […]
Learning for Lasting Peace: A focus on improving access to education in conflict-affected regions
The current state of the world shows that approximately 25% of the global population lives in conflict-affected countries. This growing trend of conflict and violence has a significant impact on young people accessing education, and Nigeria has not been isolated from this problem. For over 12 years, certain parts of the northeast and other geopolitical […]
2023: Our Year Round Up
A quote from Henry Ford says, ‘Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.’ As we reflect on 2023, we recognize the contribution of youths in the successful delivery of our projects and programs, empowering young people to lead and thrive. We started as an unregistered group in 2017 […]
Climate Policy: Navigating the Path to a Greener Future
The conversation with Seyifunmi Adebote, (Host of the Climate Talk Podcast) on Climate Policy: Navigating the Path to a Greener Future, focused on the responsibility of Nigeria’s leaders and youth in adopting Climate Policies and taking the necessary actions to implement them. The following are highlights from the interactive session. Policies are the foundation on which […]
