We engage with young people to increase awareness, build trust, and facilitate positive change. Our approach involves the social mobilization of young people and vulnerable communities to promote understanding and encourage active participation in health promotion and development initiatives. Through collaboration, we gain valuable insights into the unique needs and challenges of the community, enabling us to develop effective programs and services tailored to meet those needs. This engagement promotes behavioural change and addresses health disparities, building trust and forming sustainable relationships between our organization and the communities we serve.
As part of our youth empowerment intervention, we offer internship programs and capacity-building opportunities to young people and youth-led organizations. These programs are tailored to the needs and interests of our participants, providing practical skills that they can apply in their personal and professional lives.
We recognize that young people, especially those who use drugs and other marginalized populations, often face significant challenges in accessing employment and education opportunities, and we are committed to providing the support and training they need to build sustainable livelihoods. In response to this, we provide skill acquisition and entrepreneurship training as an essential component of empowering young people, especially those who use drugs to improve their economic and social well-being.
We provide vocational and entrepreneurship training that helps young people develop the knowledge and skills they need to start and run successful businesses. We also provide ongoing support and mentoring to them and advocate for policies and programs that support youth entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.
We provide and facilitate access to soft loans to help young people gain the skills and resources they need to be responsible and build financial stability. Our approach includes educational resources on money management, financial counselling, and loan products designed specifically for young people.
YouthRISE Nigeria is committed to supporting youth-led organizations and promoting youth empowerment. We believe that by providing mentorship and technical support, we can help young people develop the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to lead and manage their organizations effectively and to create lasting change in their communities. We are proud to work with young people who use drugs to support their leadership and organizational development and to help them achieve their goals. By promoting youth-led organizations and investing in their success, we can build a more equitable and just society for all.
