Youth Empowerment Foundation

YEF is a youth focused not-for-profit making organisation in Nigeria. Our mission is to empower youths through strategic partnership and programs.

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Girls from Surulere Girls Secondary School, Ideal Girls Secondary School, Gbaja Girls Secondary School, Community Senior High School, and New Era Senior Girls School joined us at the YEF office to celebrate the International Day of the Girl! #GirlsLead

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Check out our latest WASH event across Lagos communities!

YEF Nigeria continues to mentor boys, girls, women, and men on WASH-related issues, promoting healthier and safer practices for all

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Women, during the YEF WASH community outreach program at Awolowo market, Mushin , Lagos focusing on issues of menstrual hygiene practices, gender friendly toilet, reusable menstrual pads, as well as GBV associated with Water Sanitation and hygiene within their localities.

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Ending period poverty , one step at a time

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Together, we continue to raise our voices against all forms of child labour and injustice.

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Today, Youth Empowerment Foundation joined the Child Protection Network and other key stakeholders in a rally to commemorate the World Day Against Child Labour.

We remain deeply committed to building a Nigeria where every child is protected, valued, and free from exploitation.

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Women, during the YEF WASH community outreach program at Awolowo market, Mushin , Lagos focusing on issues of menstrual hygiene practices, gender friendly toilet, reusable menstrual pads, as well as GBV associated with Water Sanitation and hygiene within their localities.

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Ending period poverty , one step at a time

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On April 24, YEF trained junior and senior students across Lagos in making reusable menstrual pads tackling period poverty with practical skills and vital menstrual health education. From handwashing to hygiene to hands-on sewing, these girls left empowered to care for themselves

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Hi everyone,

I’m excited to share that our organization, Youth Empowerment Foundation has been selected for a special fundraising challenge by the New Africa Fund. During the month of April, we have the opportunity to raise up to $5,000—and once we reach $500.......

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If you are able to contribute, please do so here: https://t.co/E0htG7aDzQ
Every amount, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goal. The challenge runs from April 1 to April 30.

Thank you for believing in our work and walking this journey with us.

With gratitude,
YEF.

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Celebrating World Financial Literacy Day by equipping students in Lagos, Abuja, Sokoto, and Port Harcourt with essential money skills!

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In celebration of World Financial Literacy Day, we conducted engaging financial literacy sessions in schools across Lagos, Abuja, Sokoto, and Port Harcourt. A big thank you to Standard Chartered for sponsoring this initiative and to YEF for making it happen! #FinancialLiteracy

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The Goal Alumni Reunion was more than just a gathering—it was a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come and how much further we can go. From mentorship to recognition, every moment was a testament to the lasting impact of the Goal program.

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Our Goal Alumni Reunion was a beautiful celebration of impact, growth, and the unbreakable bond of sisterhood. We celebrated the journey of incredible women who started as Goal girls and are now Goal champions, leading in different spaces. #Standardchartered #Goalgirls #YEF

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To commemorate International Women's Day, we visited Gbaja Market at Surulere, Lagos on the 6th of March 2025 and led impactful discussions on health, gender equality and nutrition.

#InternationalWomensDay

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This week, we celebrate the courage, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. Let’s uplift, support, and create a world where ALL women and girls are empowered! #ForALLWomenAndGirls #IWD2025 #YEF #WomenEmpowerment"