Who We Are

We are a team of dedicated professionals and volunteers committed to helping adolescents in Nigeria overcome challenges to live healthier and productive lives and serve as agents for change in their communities.

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Our Approach

YEDI introduces effective and innovative approaches to educating, empowering and inspiring young people and communities in Nigeria.

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Changing the Game

YEDI empowers and inspires young people to be agents of change in their communities.

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PLAY. EDUCATE. INSPIRE.

Join us to FACILITATE ACCESS to HEALTH SERVICES and promote HEALTHY BEHAVIOURS that allow ADOLESCENTS to reach their FULL POTENTIAL in adulthood.

Youth Development and Empowerment Initiative (YEDI) is an adolescent health organisation and implementing partner of Grassroot Soccer Inc. with a mission to educate, empower, and inspire youth and community development in Nigeria using proven, effective and innovative development approaches.