NIGERIAN YOUTH RESOURCES

ORGANIZATIONS

The Alliance of Nigerian Youth  
A network of Nigerian youth who are concerned about Nigeria's future and want to play a  part in ensuring the growth and development of the country.

Africa Christian Youths Development Foundation
The ACYDF provides a platform for the maximum expression of youthful creativity and the harnessing of the rich potentials of Christian youths in Africa, for the promotion of positive social change and transformation towards sustainable growth and authentic development. Our focus is on youth empowerment, neighborhood organization development and community development and service projects that involve youths and organizations working together. *Read their report from Nov, 2005 on their Christian Youths Leadership Training Program.

Charter for Change

Seeks" to foster and improve educational opportunities, career development and life skills for at-risk youths through focused programs and initiatives."

National Youth Council of Nigeria

Nigerians in America

A site that seeks to express the Nigerian worldview from the perspective of Nigerians in America in order to promote better understanding of the Nigerian community. Includes articles, community discussions, business directory listings, etc. 

Niger Delta Centre for Adolescent Development

Their mission: To empower the Niger Delta Youths through the provision of varios skills acquisition programmes.

Yes Nigeria - Country Youth Profile

A comprehensive resource on youth related activities and resources in Nigeria.

ARTICLES

Benjamin, Waive O. (15Oct05) "The Nigerian Youth and Politics," Panorama. Takingitglobal.com. Online article.

_________________(24Oct05) "The Youth and Violence," Panorama. Takingitglobal.com. Online article.

Ivorgba, Emmanuel Ande. (Mar2006) "Christian Religious Education for a Culture of Peace in Nigeria," Paper presented at the Nigerian Interfaith Youth Forum, Jos-State, Nigeria, 17-18March, 2006.

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