Nigeria: Youths, Orphans and Women Development Initiatives (YOWEDI)

Youths, Orphans and Women Development Initiatives (YOWEDI)
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INTRODUCTION

Our Society today emits so much paradox and hostility that many, es-
pecially the women generally regarded as being vulnerable and the
youths in our midst, some who are orphans, have been subjected to
great astonishments and to agonizing situations of no health, no
wealth and no hope. The youths particularly find it almost practi-
cally impossible to articulate the inevitable future. This is an is-
sue of great concern to all patriotic Nigerians.

The Significance of women as producers and trainers, and of youths as
nation builders and leaders of tomorrow cannot be over estimated. Any
society desirable of sustainable and authentic development, on the
foundations of justice and truth, without recourse to its available
women and youths, does so at its own peril. This is the foundation on
which YOWEDI was conceived. It is a forum for the promotion of social
justice and the empowerment of women and youths towards a better and
greater Nigeria.

MISSION STATEMENT

YOWEDI is committed to excellence and social justice, youths and
women empowerment through initiatives aimed at education, vocational
skills training for income and self-reliance and a philosophy which
emphasizes dedication and commitment and promotes mutual acceptance
and patriotism.

OBJECTIVES

1. To mobilize human and material resources from all over the world
for women, orphans and youths development.

2. To defend women and youths against all forms of social injustices,
both in public and private sectors.

3. To educate youths on the dangers of criminality, drug trafficking
and abuse, robbery and other vices which militate against our collec-
tive social existence.

4. To discourage, eliminate and protect women from abuses involving
prostitution, trafficking and neglect.

5. To provide platform for public enlightenment and awareness cam-
paigns through educational seminars, workshops, symposia and publica-
tions as well as print and electronic media.

6. To provide platform for vocational training of women and youths
for income and self-reliance.

7. To proffer solutions to social issues, which when accepted in good
faith and translated into positive actions become indices of authen-
tic growth and development.

8. To denounce corruption among youths and elevate initiatives that
generate public trust and confidence.

9. To draw the attention of government, individuals and institutions,
to problems of youths and women.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

YOWEDI is run by Governing Council (GC), Management Board (MB), Board
of Trustees (BT), Advisory Board (AB) as well as Patrons and Matrons.

FINANCES

YOWEDI's administration and activities are financed from the follow-
ing sources:

* Contributions and donations from members and supporters.
* Fees, subscriptions or other legitimate levies on members
* Grants
* Other legitimate sources approved from time to time.

ACTIVITIES

* Vocational skills training and Micro-Credit
* Education, Literacy, Advocacy, Enlightenment and Awareness Crea-
tion.
* Mass Mobilization
* Production and distribution of IEC materials
* Networking and research and documentation etc.

Currently, we are carrying out an intervention project on HIV/AIDS.
The first in the series of workshops on HIV/AIDS awareness and pre-
vention will be held between March 16th ­ 17th 2002 at the Cathedral
of Our Lady of Fatima, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria.

REQUEST

Your assistance is highly solicited, especially in the areas of ca-
pacity building, networking and sponsorship. YOWEDI is a young NGO,
however, we hope to learn a lot from your many years of great experi-
ence, knowledge and wisdom. Please furnish us with further informa-
tion covering your organization.

While anticipating your response, we wish God's abundant blessings in
all your numerous endeavours.

Sincerely yours,

Igoh Emmanuel A.
(Executive Chairman)

for details and enquiries contact:

YOWEDI Office
No. 34, Ballat Hughes
Sabon Gari, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
mailto:[email protected]

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