by Youth Development and Empowerment Initiative (YEDI) | Oct 2, 2025 | Intervention
Across classrooms in Lagos, a wave of excitement is sweeping through as students dive into the Blazing Boots Comic Book. From the moment it arrived, young readers couldn’t wait to explore its pages—reading, reflecting, and connecting with its powerful messages....
by Youth Development and Empowerment Initiative (YEDI) | Oct 2, 2025 | Intervention
For overfour weeks, the Blazing Boots Comic Engagement & Distribution Project has ignited change across 27 vibrant communities in Lagos—reaching thousands of young people with stories that spark transformation. Each Blazing Boots Comic Camp became a dynamic space...
by Youth Development and Empowerment Initiative (YEDI) | Nov 25, 2024 | Intervention
We are thrilled to share the incredible success of our recent project in Makoko, Lagos, where Be Girl and YEDI joined forces to empower 71 adolescents with essential knowledge about menstruation and sustainable practices using reusable pads. Project Highlights:...
by Youth Development and Empowerment Initiative (YEDI) | Sep 11, 2024 | Intervention, Uncategorised
Few days back, over 300 adolescents partook in the week-long SKILLZ Holiday Camp (SHC) in Lagos and Abuja, where they underwent transformative experiences that instill in them a deep commitment to promoting healthy behaviors. The knowledge and skills acquired empower...
by Youth Development and Empowerment Initiative (YEDI) | Aug 26, 2024 | Intervention
Every summer break, young people in selected underserved communities are impacted with the SKILLZ Holiday Camp- a five-day non-residential, community-based, socio-behavioral program designed to empower adolescents (ages 10-19) with essential information on sexual and...
by Youth Development and Empowerment Initiative (YEDI) | Jun 26, 2024 | Intervention
To commemorate this year’s World AIDS Day (WAD), YEDI, in collaboration with Grassroot Soccer, ExxonMobil and FIFA Foundation organized a medical outreach and football tournament at Ita-Oluwo Community in Ikorodu, Lagos. This year’s event was held to sensitize...
