🎉Join us as we celebrate a Legacy of Empowerment reflecting on the USAID Youth-Powered Ecosystem to Advance Urban Adolescent Health Project.
The Closeout Event is as follows:
Date: Friday, August 23rd, 2024
Time: 10 am prompt
Virtual link: https://t.co/noZoy8Bo5S
Through various initiatives, the project reached over 300,000 adolescents, empowering them with essential life skills and preventing unintended pregnancies. The YPE4AH project successfully improved the lives of Nigerian youth by focusing on leadership, livelihood, and health.
The USAID-funded Youth-Powered Ecosystem to Advance Urban Adolescent Health (YPE4AH) project has successfully completed its four-year mission to improve the health and well-being of out-of-school youth in Lagos and Kano.
🎉Join us as we celebrate a Legacy of Empowerment reflecting on the USAID Youth-Powered Ecosystem to Advance Urban Adolescent Health Project.
The Closeout Event is as follows:
Date: Friday, August 23rd, 2024
Time: 10 am prompt
Virtual link: https://t.co/noZoy8Bo5S
Arafat began her transformative journey at TEENSMATA. Learned to take care of her body during menstruation and gained a valuable life skill that allowed her to earn extra income to support her education.🎓📚
With the guidance and resources provided by USAID/YPE4AH, Arafat has improved her personal well-being and is now on a path to achieving her academic and life goals. She expresses deep gratitude💙 for the positive impact TEENSMATA has had on her journey.
Aderoju was influenced by his friends who engaged in substance abuse, and he started smoking, weeding, and codeine use at the early age of 18😞
His life took a positive turn when he joined TEENSMATA, he was able to quit drugs.
Sarah’s journey of early pregnancy and dropping out of school was filled with rejection and guilt. She received counseling after being introduced to TEENSMATA and was encouraged to continue her education.
With the help of our Hub coordinators, Sarah had the opportunity to pursue her dreams and become financially independent. Today, she is grateful for the support from TEENSMATA/YPE4AH in transforming her life.
At TEENSMATA, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of adolescents by offering opportunities to learn essential life skills to meet their needs and achieve their dreams
Okikijesu has gained valuable skills in the fashion industry through the program, enabling her to thrive.
Visit any of our TEENSMATA Hubs to learn more, or click the link in our bio to chat with a Youth Hub coordinator
Many adolescents, aged 10-19, lack access to vital knowledge and skills, particularly in sexual and reproductive health.
On this #YouthSkillsDay, we are excited to share some of the work YPE4AH is doing to enhance youth skills for social development.
#WYSD
TEENSMATA has assisted various adolescents across Nigeria, focusing on helping adolescents navigate through societal pressure and obstacles to achieving their dreams and potentials.