Latest news, stories, and updates from SSYVI's work on the ground across Nigeria.
International Women's Day 2026
Over 300 women, community leaders, government officials, and civil society representatives gathered in Abuja for SSYVI's annual International Women's Day forum, themed "Women in Leadership: Building Inclusive Futures." The event featured panel discussions, legal aid clinics, and community pledges on gender-based violence prevention.
"This forum isn't just a celebration — it's a call to action," said SSYVI's Executive Director. "Until every woman in Nigeria can access justice, education, and equal economic opportunity, our work remains unfinished."
The Sapeyi of Garki, Alhaji Usman Ngakupyi, urged political leaders to empower youth through skills in trade & agriculture, speaking at SSYVI's forum on curbing electoral violence at the Garki Palace in Abuja.
Our intensive digital literacy program successfully upskilled 150 youth across Abuja's underserved communities in web design, data entry, and digital marketing.
Marking World Human Rights Day with climate action, SSYVI mobilised 400 youth volunteers to plant 2,000 trees across 8 schools and community parks in the FCT.
A 3-day free maternal and reproductive health clinic provided screenings, nutrition counselling, and antenatal referrals to 400 women in Abuja's underserved satellite towns.
The first cohort of SSYVI's Civic Voices program graduated 200 youth champions trained in constitutional rights, budget monitoring, and civic participation across three states.
SSYVI received the Excellence in Youth Development Award at the annual Nigeria Civil Society Forum, recognising our impact and commitment over eight years of service.
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