We just concluded the second day of our West African Community Organizing Institute, with sessions on how community organizers can mobilize shared values, build power through relationships, build leadership teams & build strategy to transform resources to power.
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Young people are not just the future, they are the present.They are the most vibrant, energetic, and innovative force in our society, and they have the capacity to shape the world in incredible ways

YES Project work with young people all over the Country to drive positive change

Earlier this month, YES Project participated in a 4 day Boot Camp on Digital Campaign, Engagement & Advocacy for Change organized by ActionAid Nigeria. It is aimed to enhance the skills of young people to lead change towards the realisation of basic human and democratic rights.

With support from LEAP Africa and Nigeria Youth Futures Fund, the Y-DIG two-day workshop was an incredible learning and fun experience that transformed young peoples understanding of fair tax, budget monitoring/tracking and digital campaign in Jos, Plateau State.

Kamaldeen Afolabi, Grants, M&E Specialist Officer LEAP Africa and the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund gave a goodwill message at YES Project Y-DIG Workshop.

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#InclusionMatters

Amb. Chris Iyama, the Executive Director of CYPA Africa delivering a goodwill message at YES Project Y-DIG Workshop on fair tax, budget monitoring/tracking and digital campaign, with support from LEAP Africa Nigeria Youth Futures Fund.

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Dr. Terfa Abraham, a PhD holder in Economics and a Senior Research Fellow with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) took participants through the process of Budgeting, Monitoring and Tracking Budget Implementation.

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The driving force of YES Project Y-DIG, fostering inclusion and civic engagement at its core.

Introducing the powerhouse of Y-DIG 2024.

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LEAP Africa Nigeria Youth Futures Fund

Earlier this week, YES Project participated in the Reflection Roundtable on One Year Post-2023 General Election hosted by Yiaga Africa

The objective of the roundtable is to promote conversation among stakeholders in a bid to improve our electoral system.

Delivering her welcome remark, the Board Chair of YES Project and the immediate past country director of ActionAid Nigeria, Madam Ene Obi charged the participants of the Youth in Democratic and Inclusive Governance (Y-DIG) workshop, to be more patriotic to the Nation. LEAP Africa

As young people, we must make it a duty to actively participate in governance. We deserve a seat at the table.

Blessing Ifemenam, Programme Advisor/Youth Programme Lead, ActionAid shares her thoughts at YES Project Y-DIG Workshop.

LEAP Africa Nigeria Youth Futures Fund

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Happy Workers Day!
Here's to honouring d invaluable contributions of workers everywhere. Keep shining in your endeavours. On this International workers Day, may your perseverance & commitment lead you 2 greater success, fulfillment and for a better society for all.
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Nigeria’s election is the most discussed within the region & attracts both regional and international attention. However, it has not met the expectations of citizens. What do Nigerians want?

Read the opening remarks of our Director of Programs Cynthia Mbamalu at our Reflections

I am pleased to share a copy of our latest report titled “Electoral Trust Restored? Nigeria’s electoral process One Year after the 2023 General Election,' The report is a comprehensive analysis of the state of Nigeria's electoral process one year after the 2023 general election.

It is over a year since the 2023 general elections - but what has changed in Nigeria's electoral process? Has electoral trust been restored?

We discuss this in our latest report which reflects on the lessons learned from the elections.
yiaga.org/publications/e…
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Participants learned about fostering inclusivity, promoting dialogue, and tailoring campaigns to specific audience Overall, it was a productive session focused on empowering youth for active participation in governance. #TheNigerianWeWant
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and preferences of the intended audience, employing inventive and interactive methods to enhance their impact. #thenigeriawewant
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Well done YES Project Initiative.

Prioritizing the perspectives, needs, and preferences of youth is essential for the success of digital campaigns aimed at engaging them in democratic and inclusive governance processes.
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YES Project Initiative is currently conducting her second day training on fair tax, budget monitoring/tracking and digital campaign.

The goal of this workshop is to enhance young people's power to hold government accountable towards providing transparency and accountability.