Reimagining Democracy: How Civic Tech Is Reshaping Governance in West Africa
On May 21, 2025, the vibrant halls of the Civic Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, became the meeting ground for some of West Africa’s boldest civic thinkers, doers, and changemakers. Hosted by Civic Hive, the West Africa CivicTech Conference 2025 brought together a dynamic mix of government officials, tech innovators, policymakers, youth leaders, and civil society […]
Non-State Actors Engagement in Implementation of Nigeria’s Decent Work Country Programme 2023 – 2027
NGYouthSDGs, along with other key stakeholders, participated in the Non-State Actors Engagement on the implementation of Nigeria’s Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) 2023–2027, organised by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Held at the UN House in Abuja, the engagement brought together key stakeholders, including government representatives, employers’ and workers’ organisations, CSOs, and media, to review […]
Aquaworld CDI’s Journey with the Empowering Youth Civil Society to Build Stronger Communities in Nigeria Project
Through the #ClimateActionForStrongerNaija Project, Aquaworld CDI has made remarkable strides in advancing climate resilience and adaptation strategies in Ondo State, Nigeria. This initiative has not only empowered vulnerable communities but also strengthened Aquaworld CDI’s role as a climate advocacy leader. Driving Change in Communities The project has directly impacted communities in Ondo State by […]
Empowering Youth Civil Society to Build Stronger Communities in Nigeria Project’s Impact through Plogging Nigeria in Nsukka.
In Nsukka, a quiet yet powerful transformation has taken place, one driven by climate action and the determination of young changemakers. What began as a simple idea to engage youth CSOs in climate resilience efforts by NGYouthSDGs has sparked a movement, one that is redefining waste management as a climate solution in the community. The […]
EcoSuSNet: Strengthening Youth Engagement in Climate Governance
EcoSuSNET’s participation in the “Empowering Youth Civil Society to Build Stronger Communities in Nigeria” Project has significantly impacted communities in Nasarawa State. This initiative, led by NGYouthSDGs with funding from the Federal Republic of Germany in Nigeria, equipped EcoSuSNET with the skills and resources to engage youth in climate policy processes and strengthen […]
Advancing Climate Resilience: Empowering Youth Civil Societies To Build Stronger Communities in Nigeria
The Nigerian Youth proves that anything can be achieved through shared dedication and commitment to fostering change. Together, change is possible, and youths who are drivers of change must continue to be supported and celebrated. This statement made by the Head of the Political Section, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Nigeria, Mr. […]
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 […]
Building a Green Future: The Role of Youth in Climate Innovation
As part of our dedication to ensuring the meaningful involvement of young people through initiatives and policies that empower them to lead and thrive, NGYouthSDGs is excited to introduce our social media program, #GreenConvo. What is the #GreenConvo? The #GreenConvo is a bi-monthly program on X (formerly known as Twitter) aimed at addressing crucial issues […]
Call for Submission/Nomination of Stories of African Youth-Led Organizations
UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office Abuja in partnership with the Pan-African Youth Network for a Culture of Peace (PAYNCoP), and the Center for Youth Advocacy and Development (CEYAD) invites African youth organizations to submit original and innovative experiences that document impactful youth engagements spanning across development pillars that have and/or are currently transforming the trajectory of […]
Global Goals Week: Youth Shaping the World We Want
In commemoration of the fifth year of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a virtual hangout was organized to coincide with the Global Goals Week. The aim of the virtual hangout stems from the need to evaluate how far the SDGs have been achieved over these years. Considering certain gaps that exist in between achieving these […]
