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2nd World Youth Alliance Conference - Calabar Nigeria
Related to country: Nigeria

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World Youth Allinace provides a platform for WYA members, members of civil society, and leaders to discuss ideas of how human dignity is influenced by various issues and to identify practical ways in which these issues could be addressed. The theme of the first conference was “Joining young thoughts for poverty reduction and peace in Africa.” This year participants were invited to discuss the theme: “Good Governance for Free and Just Societies in Africa.” The event is took place at the BK International House, Calabar Nigeria from 29th of November to the 2nd of December 2007. African Youth Rebirth Foundation Coordinator -Akeju Olukemi Abimbola was present at the event- she spoke on the need to develop grassroot projects focusing on rural youth empowerment and promoting the dignity of the human person.

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CONFERENCE:

a. Bring together over 100 WYA members and member organizations to share ideas of good governance in Africa.

b. Establish how freedom, responsibility, and justice can be realized for the sake of good governance despite the challenges currently facing different countries in the African continent and establish how they can be realized at the individual and communal level.

c. Map out basic plans or projects on how the ideas of freedom, responsibility, and justice can be applied by young people after the conference.

d. Encourage dialogue as a method of solving societal problems in our communities and encourage responsible stewardship amongst youth in society.

e. Understand the workings of government and our role as young people in promoting good governance

November 30, 2007 | 2:11 AM Comments  0 comments

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Working towards reduction in Maternal Mortality rate in Nigeria
Related to country: Nigeria


Child-Maternal and Adolescent Life Project (CIMALP) established in the year 2004 is not for profit, Non - Governmental Organization (NGO) committed to improving the life and providing services for social needs of children, mothers and adolescent in Nigeria and beyond; CIMALP aimed to respond to challenges faced by these groups in HIV/AIDS, SRH, Child Survival, Safe Motherhood, Basic Education and Life Empowerment. CIMALP is committed to promoting and implementing in partnership with other local, national, and international organizations/agencies to provide services that focus on the well being of these groups through Policy Advocacy, Behavior Change Communication (BCC), Community Mobilization & Participation and Research documentation.

Vision

To improve and enhance the general well being of children, mothers and adolescents in Nigeria and beyond

Mission Statement

To provide accurate information; develop and implement activities that will tackle the problems faced by children, mothers and adolescent through community engagement and participation towards effective implementation of local and national policies and strategies that reflect changing development needs of these groups.

Objectives
The aims and objectives of CIMALP shall be:-

•To reduce maternal mortality rate and support the role of women as primary custodians of family health in Nigeria.

•To empower rural and low income earned mothers with skill for self reliance and encourage women participation in national development

•To support policies and activities towards reducing mortality rate of under five children

•To reduce the rate of child abuse and seek for the right of Nigerian children access to basic education and comfortable living.

•To provide women and adolescent with reproductive health information as a guide against HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), malaria and other preventable diseases.

Strategies

• Strategic Communication
• Capacity Building
• IEC and Behaviour Change
• Policy Advocacy
• Community & Resource Mobilization
• Networking & Mentorship
• Research and Documentation
• Monitoring and Evaluation


November 5, 2007 | 12:13 PM Comments  0 comments

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Value of Postive Citizenship Workshop in Kano
Related to country: Nigeria


The much awaited Module 3 Value of Positive Citizenship was concluded yesterday in Kano; Kano State Capital Northern Nigeria, the three day workshop started on the 2nd November - 4th November 2007 at the Kano British Council Conference Hall with about 30 partiicipants representing different states in Nigeria, the states represented were Nassarawa, Minna, Cross Rivers, Anambra, Kano, Kwara, Kaduna, FCT, Lagos, Enugu, and Edo. The workshop was arranged by Nigerian Professionals International Network (NIPRO) to provide a reflective introductory understanding of what citizenship is to young adults and help young people futher develop skills important to citizenship; the workshop was supported by British Council, Development Impact for Nigeria (DIFN), and A Ray of Hope, UNESCO Youth Ambassador for the Culutre of Peace and hosted by Akeju Olukemi (NIPRO Kano) & Team Leader (African Youth Rebirth Foundation- AYRF)

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