Youth Initiative For Sustainable Human Development In Africa

YiSHDA at the WASH Forum | 39th AU Summit – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The Youth Initiative for Sustainable Human Development in Africa (YiSHDA) is currently participating at the WASH Forum held on the sidelines of the 39th African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

As African leaders, policymakers, development partners, and youth advocates converge to shape the continent’s development agenda, YiSHDA is honored to contribute to critical conversations around Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) — a cornerstone for public health, dignity, and sustainable development.

Over the years, YiSHDA has championed hygiene and sanitation across local communities in Nigeria, implementing grassroots initiatives that engage young people as WASH ambassadors and supporting schools and rural communities with hygiene education

Our work at the community level has consistently demonstrated that sustainable human development begins with access to safe water and improved hygiene. We believe that empowering communities with knowledge and resources is key to preventing disease, improving school attendance, enhancing gender dignity, and strengthening local resilience.

As discussions unfold at the AU Summit, YiSHDA remains committed to amplifying youth voices and advancing sustainable, inclusive, and community-centered WASH solutions across Africa.

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Building the Next Generation of Change-Makers!

YiSHDA, in partnership with Steering for Greatness Foundation, successfully held a One-Day Training for Facilitators of the Future Ready Program— a transformative initiative designed to equip young people with the skills, mindset, and competencies needed to thrive in today’s fast-changing world.

The training focused on:
¤ Strengthening facilitation and mentoring skills
¤ Deepening understanding of the Future Ready curriculum
¤ Promoting learner-centered and inclusive approaches
¤ Aligning facilitators with YiSHDA’s vision of sustainable human development in Africa

We appreciate the commitment and enthusiasm of all participants and celebrate the strong partnership with Steering for Greatness Foundation in driving youth development and sustainable impact across Africa.

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Day Two of the AU–EU CSO–Youth Forum was nothing short of inspiring. Today, young leaders, civil society actors, and development partners continued the deep conversations on strengthening cooperation, amplifying youth voices, and co-creating solutions that speak directly to Africa’s and Europe’s shared future.

From engaging panel discussions to collaborative breakout sessions, the energy in the room reflected a unified commitment to innovation, accountability, and meaningful youth inclusion in policy processes.

At YiSHDA, through the active participation of our Director of Programs, Agbara Moses we are building bridges, shaping narratives, and driving actions that matter. The future is not just something to anticipate — it is something we are intentionally designing together

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