We engage with young people particularly those who use drugs and those living with HIVto increase awareness, build trust, and facilitate positive change. Our approach involves reaching out to individuals and groups within the community to promote understanding and encourage participation in activities that aim to improve the health and well-being of community members. By reaching out to the members of the community we create a sense of ownership and responsibility among community members for the health and well-being of their community. By engaging and working collaboratively with community members, we gain valuable insights into the unique needs and challenges of a community and work to develop effective programs and services that meet those needs. This also results in the effective promotion of behavior change and addressing health disparities, as it involves building trust and creating relationships between the organization and the communities that we serve.
As part of our youth empowerment intervention, we offer internship programs and capacity-building opportunities to young people who use drugs and youth-led organizations. We offer training and capacity-building workshops to young people These trainings 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 who use drugs 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 training, entrepreneurship training that helps young people develop the knowledge and skills they need to start and run successful businesses. We also provide ongoing support to and mentoring to young people, while we work to promote economic opportunities for young people who use drugs, including advocating for policies and practices that support youth entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.
We provide financial support and entrepreneurship training to help young people gain the skills and resources they need to be responsible and build financial stability. Our services include educational resources on money management, financial counseling, 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.
