Eventsogunakatochukwu August 15, 2026
YASIF Nigeria marked International Youth Day 2026 with a webinar on this year’s theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.” The webinar featured Nsikak Kenneth Umoh, Public Health Strategist, Gender & Youth Development and Climate & Health Advocate, who spoke on “Young, But Not Powerless: Turning Today’s Challenges into Personal and Community Action.” she spoke about the
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Eventsogunakatochukwu August 15, 2026
To mark International Youth Day 2026, YASIF Nigeria Executive Director, Blessing Ewa, featured in an interview with RAPID TV to address the structural realities, employability gaps, and policy needs facing young people across Nigeria today. Speaking alongside hosts Victor Ake and Martha Alu, Ewa detailed YASIF Nigeria’s strategic priorities across youth leadership, capacity building, and
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Programsogunakatochukwu August 15, 2026
YASIF has carried out an indigenous tree planting exercise in Pegi and Kango Communities, Kuje Area Council, Abuja, as part of the Community RISE Project. The exercise gave community members an opportunity to take part directly in environmental action within their communities. Participants planted indigenous tree species and discussed the importance of protecting the local
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Projectsogunakatochukwu July 22, 2026
Access to clean and reliable water remains one of the most pressing challenges facing many communities, particularly as the effects of climate change continue to impact livelihoods and the environment. Recognising the importance of community-led solutions, the Community RISE Project continues to equip local communities with practical knowledge and skills that strengthen resilience and promote
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Projectsogunakatochukwu July 1, 2026
YASIF Nigeria has entered into a strategic partnership with the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) to expand its work in climate resilience, community development, and sustainable livelihoods across Nigeria. The partnership was launched through the inception of the Community Resilience for Inclusive Sustainable Environment (Community RISE) Project, a one-year initiative that will support vulnerable
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News & Updatesogunakatochukwu January 10, 2026
Over the past year, YASIF delivered high-impact work focused on youth leadership, volunteerism, community-led environmental initiatives, and socio-economic empowerment. Working directly with communities, we implemented practical and sustainable solutions that produced measurable results. The report highlights our key achievements, major projects, strategic partnerships, and the outcomes that shaped our work during this period. It shows
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Programsogunakatochukwu January 3, 2026
Across Nigeria and other emerging communities, many young people invest heavily in learning digital skills, often without assurance that these skills align with current labour market needs. However, access to credible and employer-relevant training does not always require a financial burden. Through a strategic collaboration with the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) and IBM
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News & Updatesogunakatochukwu December 22, 2025
YASIF Nigeria hereby presents its Board of Directors, constituted to provide strategic direction, governance oversight, and institutional leadership for the organisation. The Board is made up of professionals with experience spanning youth development, climate and environmental action, sustainability, finance, governance, social innovation, data, and inclusive development. Their appointment reflects YASIF Nigeria’s commitment to sound governance,
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Projectsogunakatochukwu December 8, 2025
The Re-Skilling Revolution Africa initiative has moved into Phase 2, opening another stage in expanding digital learning and practical training for young people in Nigeria. YASIF is leading this effort with the support of the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) and IBM SkillsBuild. This new phase reflects a stronger focus on helping young Africans
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Programsogunakatochukwu October 13, 2025
In celebration of World Cleanup Day, the Young African Society for Innovation and Future (YASIF) carried out a creative and educational outreach at LEA Primary School, Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, where pupils were introduced to the innovative concept of transforming waste into fashion. The initiative, held last Tuesday, aimed to promote environmental awareness and responsibility
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Programsogunakatochukwu October 13, 2025
In celebration of World Cleanup Day, the Young African Society for Innovation and Future (YASIF) led a transformative community cleanup exercise in Karonmajigi, Abuja, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and youth-driven environmental responsibility. The event, held in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Environment (FMENV) and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA),
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Youth Empowermentogunakatochukwu October 13, 2025
In celebration of World Clean-Up Day, the Young African Sustainable Impact Forum (YASIF) organized the Waste to Fashion Challenge, an initiative designed to inspire creativity, promote environmental consciousness, and encourage sustainable innovation in Nigeria’s fashion industry. The challenge aimed to demonstrate that waste materials, when viewed through the lens of creativity, can be transformed into
Read Moreogunakatochukwu September 25, 2025
Abuja, Nigeria – August 2024: The Youth Awareness for Sustainable Impact Foundation (YASIF), in partnership with leading environmental organizations, has successfully carried out the Waste-Free Communities Project in Karonmajigi, Abuja. The initiative demonstrated how collaboration, innovation, and grassroots action can transform waste management in Nigeria while advancing national sustainability goals. The project brought together partners
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Eventsogunakatochukwu September 10, 2025
Every September, millions of people across the globe unite for World Clean-Up Day, a powerful movement dedicated to tackling the urgent challenge of waste pollution. In Nigeria, the Young Advocates for Sustainable & Inclusive Future (YASIF) is once again taking the lead in 2025, organizing a series of activities that go beyond cleaning the environment
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Youth Empowermentogunakatochukwu September 10, 2025
As the world marks World Cleanup Day 2025, YASIF Nigeria has announced the launch of the Waste to Fashion Challenge, a creative competition designed to tackle environmental pollution through fashion innovation. The initiative is part of YASIF Nigeria’s ongoing commitment to promoting sustainability and empowering young people to become agents of change. The challenge invites
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ogunakatochukwu September 5, 2025
On 14th August 2025, YASIF joined the global celebration of International Youth Day by hosting a webinar with the theme “Local Youth Action for SDGs and Beyond.” The event, which held at 12:00 PM (WAT) on Google Meet, brought together young people who are shaping solutions in their communities and beyond. The panel featured Moyinoluwa
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admin May 28, 2025
Esuk Otu community in Cross River State, Nigeria’s South-South region, has been announced the run-off winner of the Empower Communities for Plastic Sustainability (ECPS) contest, defeating eight other communities from three states to receive the prize of N3 million. The judges also declared Sharifai Kano Municipal, in Kano State, the winner of the second category,
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admin May 28, 2025
Over 1,200 women, youths, and persons with disabilities from rural communities across Nigeria have been trained to repurpose plastic waste into useful products, as part of a project aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and economic empowerment. This was disclosed at the Empower Communities for Plastic Sustainability (ECPS) Community Pitching Contest and Award Event, themed ‘Empowering
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admin May 28, 2025
The Empower Communities for Plastic Sustainability (ECPS) Initiative, a project of YASIF Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation, has empowered over 1,200 beneficiaries across communities in Kano, Cross River, and Niger States. Launched with support from the Global Plastic Action Partnership, the project aims to foster a movement for plastic sustainability through grassroots innovation. Lauretta Jimba, Head
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admin April 24, 2025
How YASIF Nigeria is Leading Sustainable ChangeYASIF Nigeria is a youth-led organization committed to driving sustainable climate solutions by engaging young people and women across communities in Nigeria. With a focus on grassroots empowerment, YASIF has championed projects that tackle environmental issues while creating economic opportunities.Over the years, YASIF Nigeria has worked extensively with women
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admin October 9, 2024
The Young Advocates for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future (YASIF) have trained over 2,000 women in six communities in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, on how to transform plastic waste into shoes, bags, and other household products. This effort, according to the non-profit organisation, was designed to promote environmental sustainability by significantly reducing plastic garbage
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admin September 28, 2023
In this article, Etta Michael Bisong, who participated in a community sensitisation campaign in Galadimawa, a suburb in Abuja, explores the significance of environmental cleanup and its benefits for sustainable development Around the world, there is a growing demand for a cleaner and healthier environment, particularly in light of climate change and how it affects
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admin July 18, 2023
A group of environmental rights campaigners has called on the government at all levels to enact more stringent laws to help address the problem of indiscriminate waste management in Nigeria. They said public enlightenment should be prioritised as a key component of the regulation to curtail the issue of trash blindness among the citizens. Speaking
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admin July 18, 2023
Young Advocates for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future (YASIF), a group that advocates for environmental rights, has urged policymakers to adopt measures that support more environmentally friendly behaviors in order to improve Nigeria’s woefully inefficient waste management systems. The organisation, which made the announcement while visiting Karon Majiji, a rural town in Abuja, to assess
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admin July 17, 2023
The Young Advocates for Sustainable and Inclusive Future (YASIF) has trained 50 women as part of its plan to enhance the public knowledge on effective plastic waste management in Nigeria. The event, which took place in Karon Majiji village, one of the local settlements in Abuja, is also aimed at molding positive behavioral changes among
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