The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual competition sponsored by the Academy to stimulate the production of scholarly work in international human rights law. The 2023 Essay Topic is “EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS: CONFRONTING RACIAL DISCRIMINATION”. Winning essays – in English and in Spanish – will be published in […]
THE EMERGING POLITICAL LEADERS FELLOWSHIP VIRTUAL TRAINING – AUGUST OVERVIEW
The month of August started on a learning note for our fellows who are constantly gaining immense value from the critical knowledge derived from all the various modules. This month we completed the module on Election Management. These sessions opened new horizons for our fellows, unquestionably adding significant value. To […]
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME – AUGUST NEWSLETTER
With great enthusiasm, more than 200 young and eager mentees have embarked on an enriching journey of learning and engagement during their summer break. This experience has proven to be profoundly transformative, providing them with an invaluable opportunity that they hold dear. For many, this program stands out as a […]
Y4DRR Essay Competition 2023 – Word of Resilience: Youth Perspectives on Urban Flood Solutions
The “Words of Resilience: Youth Perspectives on Urban Flood Solutions” project is undertaken to address the pressing challenge of urban flooding, a consequence of climate change, rapid urbanization, and inadequate risk reduction infrastructure. This project aims to provide a platform for young people to express their concerns, ideas, and solutions […]
UNESCO – UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition 2023
Are you an amateur or professional photographer with an interest in youth skills? Don’t miss your chance to enter the UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition! You are eligible to participate as long as; you are at least 18 years old you are the owner or copyright holder of the […]
Social Enterprise World Forum Rising Star Competition 2023
The SEWF Rising Star Competition is here to recognize and showcase the impactful work of incredible young social enterprise leaders in Eastern and Southern Europe by inviting them to share their stories and social enterprise journey with a global audience. This year, one (1) SEWF Rising Star will be selected […]
Jobberman/EbonyLife Creative Academy Shirt-film Competition 2023 for Content Creators in Nigeria
Jobberman Nigeria has announced a first-of-its-kind short-film competition for content creators in Nigeria to capture key findings in its latest How Young People Survive without Job report. Announced in partnership with EbonyLife Creative Academy (ELCA), an institution that offers world-class courses for filmmakers, winners of the competition will receive up […]
SDG INNOVATION CHALLENGE
Are you a young African with a desire to collaborate with others who share your passion for creating positive change starting from the local level? If you are a student, professional, community activist, change-maker, or simply someone interested in making a difference on the continent and in the world, the […]
LAFARGE PROJECT
The Foundation facilitated a training workshop and planting exercise on the LAFARGE agriecology oil palm farm – Corporate social responsibility projects for 6 host communities – Mfamosing, Ekong-Anaku, Akansoko, Abiati, Mbobui, and Akwa Ikot Effanga. Professionals guided the exercise to ensure sustainable farming methods were adopted and approaches for maximizing […]
MENTEES’ ONBOARDINGÂ
The mentors in the 24 programme schools have successfully onboarded mentees, with cohorts consisting of a minimum of 30 students each. Following the onboarding, branded notebooks were provided to the selected mentees, who were then introduced to positive affirmations through the “Success Creed,” sparking enthusiastic participation. In some schools, mentors […]
2023 LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TOUR
The one-week leadership tour in Ogoja, Yala, Bekwera, Calabar Municipality, and Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State was an incredible experience for both the Foundation’s Team and the participating students. Led by Martha, the Programme Officer, the first session focused on leadership, encouraging participants to share their […]
2023 TEACHERS SUPPORT PROGRAMME
The Teachers Support Programme aims to equip teachers with critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and psychosocial skills to establish better connections with students and facilitate the desired transformation. During the one-week training period, participants engaged in value-driven content tailored to address identified gaps. Led by Mr Rotimi Eyitayo, an experienced education […]
LEADERSHIP ADVOCACY PROGRAMME
The monthly Radio talkshow for the month of June focused on strengthening youth capacity for leadership. The key resource guests included Ms. Faith Okon, Assistant Head of Presentation (Radio) at CRBC, now Press Secretary to the First Lady of Cross River State, and Mr. Chibuike Egbujiem, CEO of Sound Mind […]
CALL FOR EXHIBITORS
We are thrilled to announce that applications for exhibitors and vendors are now open for the 2023 Career Day Conference, happening on the 29th of July, 2023! Do you know one or Are you an entrepreneur or an SDG advocate who creates innovative solutions to contribute to a greener, more […]
Career Day Conference
Creating a supportive framework for entrepreneurship and sustainable development stands as a paramount priority. It entails the implementation of favorable policies and regulations that champion sustainable business practices, along with ensuring accessible financing and resources. Furthermore, fostering a culture that values and nurtures entrepreneurship holds tremendous significance. The responsibility for […]
THE EMERGING POLITICAL LEADERS FELLOWSHIP PRE-TRAINING IMMERSION FIRESIDE CHAT PANEL DISCUSSION/ VIRTUAL TRAINING
We are thrilled to announce the induction of 25 fellows into the 2023 Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship cohort on May 26th. This fully-funded, non-partisan Political Leadership development project aims to nurture and prepare young Nigerians for leadership roles at the local, regional, and national levels. The fellows embarked on their […]