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WE ALL SHOULD BE CHANGEMAKERS The United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, which are a worldwide endeavor based on these three objectives. Social inclusion, environmental conservation, and economic development. 17 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 2: Zero Hunger SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 5: Gender Equality SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities... The list continues. Adoption of the SDGs by Nigeria is of paramount importance; By one or more of these principles, organizations like Youth Arise Africa, Truthsprout Africa, Yali Africa, SDSN Nigeria, Yiaga Africa, and Leap Africa all work to promote the SDGs. Through my nonprofit organization, Youth Arise Africa, I am promoting SDG-4: Good and quality education by raising awareness among young people, offering scholarship opportunities, personal development materials, skill acquisition programs, youth engagement, and suggested community outreach. Nonprofits in Nigeria are supported by foreign governments, organizations, and private individuals to advance the SDGs: Leap Africa has received sponsorship for her 2024 youth leadership development program all in an attempt to promote the SDGs and create more youth who will achieve the 2030 agenda. Your role in promoting the SDGs may include; 🛑 Learn more about the SDGs and how you can feature in promoting one or more of them. 🛑 Provide sponsorship to nonprofit organizations aimed at promoting the SDGs. 🛑 Conduct seminars, workshops, and community outreach to share your knowledge on a particular goal. Irrespective of what field you are in, you can promote and adopt the SDGs in your way. Now go and become a Changemaker. © Ambassador Eunice Ameh.

Attending International Youth Day on 12-13th August 2024 was an inspiring experience. Organized by Nigeria Youth SDGs Network in partnership with Oxfam, Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation, African Activists for Climate Justice Senegal, Connected Development [CODE], the event centered around the theme: "From Awareness to Action: Empowering Youth in Nigeria for the SDGs," and it was a powerful reminder of the impact we, as young people, can make in achieving a sustainable future. 1️⃣ The event featured engaging intergenerational dialogues aimed at bridging the gaps between generations, ensuring that our voices are heard and valued. We delved into how youth are contributing to nation-building, sparking in-depth conversations on our roles in driving progress and innovation. 2️⃣ A key focus was on evaluating youth skills for sustainable development, emphasizing how our capabilities can be harnessed to achieve the SDGs. The "Youth Spotlights" session was particularly empowering, highlighting the incredible work being done by young leaders across various sectors. 3️⃣ Networking opportunities were readily available, allowing me to explore new avenues for collaboration and growth. The connections made and the insights gained will undoubtedly fuel my continued advocacy for the SDGs. This event truly embodied the journey from awareness to action, and I'm more motivated than ever to contribute to the sustainable development goals and to work alongside fellow youth in creating a better world. 🌍 #SDGs #NigeriaYouthSDGsNetwork #Oxfam #ConnectedDevelopment #GlobalInitiativeforFoodSecurityandEcosystemPreservation #AfricanActivistsforClimateJusticeSenegal

In Guinea-Bissau, young people are leading the change and taking #ClimateAction. Sanidia is proof that when we invest in skills, it has a positive ripple effect - unlocking the potential of future generations. Read her story: https://lnkd.in/e6wv5b7g #YouthSkillsDay #SkillsRightNow

🌍 Empowering young voices to shape a climate-resilient future in Malawi.   In Kasungu, Malawi, limited access to climate education and resources has left many, especially young women and girls, vulnerable to climate impacts. Through the Climate Champions project, Plan International Belgium, in partnership with Nazka Mapps and Climate Scale, is empowering 60,000 young Malawians with the knowledge, skills, and voice needed to influence their future.   This initiative isn’t just about delivering climate facts—it’s about enabling youth to take action. By developing a youth-friendly, gender-responsive app and fostering community campaigns, this project helps bridge the digital divide, offering localized climate insights even in areas with limited internet access.   Listen to Joke Van Belle as she shares insights on how this program goes beyond education, nurturing a generation of climate-aware, proactive young leaders in Malawi. Together, they’re building resilience from the ground up.   🔗 More information: https://lnkd.in/eDMnwdr4   This project received funding from the Flemish Government through the Flanders International Climate Action Programme, an initiative coordinated by G-STIC and Departement Omgeving.   #ClimateAction #YouthEmpowerment #ClimateChampions #Malawi #SustainableDevelopment #GenderEquality #ClimateEducation #ResilientCommunities #YouthInAction #GlobalPartnerships   Ineke Adriaens Ides Bauwens Lien Bakelants

🌍 Day 14: The Future is Green A greener economy is more than an idea—it’s the key to eradicating poverty, creating jobs, and protecting our planet. Together, we can champion policies, support green businesses, and mentor the next generation of changemakers. 🌟 What’s one action you’ll take today to support a greener, inclusive economy? Share below and inspire others! Let’s build a sustainable, fairer future—one step at a time! 🌱 Zainab Baba Aliyu United Nations UNFCCC UN United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Mandela Washington Fellowship IREX Aspire Institute North-East Youth Initiative For Development (NEYIF) Nigeria Youth SDGs Networki SDGs Initiative Nigeria Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) LEAP Africa @nelis

To achieve Agenda 2030 where development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their needs, we need to come together, stand united , empower youths to be at center of development. #sustainability #youthempowerment #agenda2030 #sdgs AIIDEV Africa CorpsAfrica

The Future is African Youth – A Massive Opportunity, Not a Challenge! By 2035, Africa will have the youngest and largest workforce in the world. This isn’t just a statistic—it’s a call to action. As the Mastercard Foundation- Reeta Roy, President and CEO, highlighted, this incredible talent pool holds immense potential for virtually every industry facing labor shortages globally. But realizing this opportunity requires intentional investments in: • Education • Skills development • Knowledge transfer • Empowering young people, especially young women, to lead At Hesed World, we are taking action. Through mentorship and capacity-building programs, we are piloting transformative initiatives in Kenya, Malawi, and Nigeria—countries rich with talent, innovation, and determination. These programs empower young changemakers with the tools, resources, and mentorship they need to shape their futures and transform their communities. Join us in this mission. Partner with us by getting involved at hesedworld.org and help us empower Africa’s youth to drive meaningful, global impact. #InvestInYouth #Africa2035 #OpportunityNotChallenge #Kenya #Malawi #Nigeria #HesedWorld #MentorshipForChange #Entrepreneurship https://lnkd.in/emb7zsZu

list of 17GOALs from my own project and well-defined SDGs it as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generation to meets their own need. the SDGs will impact the knowledge students throughout the global without compromising to thus who acquired the knowledge to pay back of what they've learnt. is just they impact the knowledge for their commitment to sustainability the planet and to eradicate the poverty as well as sustainable cities and communities with impact of quality education for the future generation to lead their community and develop their own environment #cohort5 #SGDs #sustainabletheplanet #AIIDEVafrican #SDGs_advocate_programme AIIDEV Africa UN SDSN Youth - Nigeria United Nations

Here's my 2024 Highlights: 📖🗣️✈️🥳 2024 proved something powerful: Youth aren't just the future of climate action—we're leading it RIGHT NOW. 🌍 From Ghana's forests to global climate stages, this year was about turning local passion into worldwide impact. When they said young people can't drive change, we showed up and proved them wrong. Highlights that prove youth leadership works: • Selected for Global Youth Climate Training Programme from over 10,000 applicants. Being chosen validated what we already knew - youth have the solutions. https://lnkd.in/dfjSPvBc • Advanced to top 80 in Youth Climate Innovation Programme, transforming innovative ideas into real climate solutions. https://lnkd.in/d4x5msEr • Led grassroots movements against Galamsey in Ghana, proving that local advocacy creates global awareness. "We cannot allow this to continue. We will keep protesting, picketing, and raising our voices for the betterment of Ghana." https://lnkd.in/dVxeSYYQ Through Greenstoration Ghana, we expanded our impact beyond borders. Representing youth at COP28 wasn't just an honor—it was a responsibility to amplify voices often ignored in climate conversations. In 2025, we're scaling up. More land restoration. More youth empowerment. More climate action. The fight for our planet isn't coming—it's here, and we're leading it. To every young person feeling overwhelmed: Your voice matters. Your actions create change. Let's keep pushing forward. 💚 #YouthClimateAction #ClimateLeadership #GhanaClimateAction #GlobalChange #LinkedInRewind #Coauthor #2024wrapped

Walking the Talk; Talking the Walk The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) also known as the Global Goals are a collection of 17 goals and the universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The SDGs, a succession of Millennium Development Goals (MDG) took effect from January 2016 after its adoption by the UN General Assembly during the UN Sustainable Summit in September 2015 at New York City, the USA. These goals are to guide the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) policy and funding until 2030. Following the post-2015 development agenda, there came a strong call for a bottom up process in which young people’s voices are included and youth are actively engaged in the process employed. This forms the central objective of the Own-A-School project under the SDG Advocacy Program initiative by UN SDSN Youth - Nigeria At Anglican Comprehensive Secondary School last Friday, I provided hands-on training on the SDGs to students and teachers of the school. It was really rewarding, as I saw faces lit up with hope, and beyond that we had young people speak about what they will start to do to contribute to the attainment of the goals, starting with their immediate environment. I also made the students commit to pursuing long terms goals that will position them to be major contributors and drivers of social and economic reforms and change. As the saying goes… It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. I believe this effort will go a long way in helping these young ones believe there’s so much they can do to solve the problems of the world through their actions and engagements. Thank you UN SDSN Youth - Nigeria for the privilege and opportunity. #sdgs #ungoals2030 #2030agenda #ownaschoolproject