Health
Building educated, innovative, and globally competitive young people equipped for 21st century success
Background
Good health is the foundation of a young person’s ability to learn, lead, and thrive. Yet, many young people across Nigeria continue to struggle with limited access to health education, mental health support, basic hygiene knowledge, and safe environments that promote overall well-being.
Objectives
Improve Health Awareness
Equip young people with accurate information on physical, mental, and reproductive health.
Promote Mental Health & Resilience
Build emotional intelligence, confidence, and coping skills through peer-to-peer mental health programs.
Support Healthy Lifestyles
Encourage good nutrition, fitness, hygiene, and safe practices that protect long-term well-being.
Reduce Stigma & Encourage Safe Spaces
Create environments where young people can talk openly about mental, emotional, and physical health challenges.
Strengthen School & Community Engagement
Collaborate with health institutions, schools, and parents to improve young people’s access to health information and services.
Prevent Substance Abuse & Risky Behaviors
Provide prevention education and positive alternatives for young people.
Promote Inclusive Health Education
Ensure that young people in underserved communities receive equal access to health information and support.
Vision & Mission
Vision
To build a generation of healthy, informed, and resilient young people equipped to make positive choices and promote well-being in their communities.
Mission
To promote physical, mental, and social well-being among youth through health education, peer support, awareness campaigns, and accessible support systems.
Core Values
- Compassion: Creating safe spaces built on empathy and care.
- Prevention: Prioritizing early education and proactive support.
- Inclusivity: No youth left behind—regardless of background.
- Confidentiality: Respecting privacy and fostering trust.
- Empowerment: Helping youth become advocates for their own health.
- Collaboration: Working with experts, health workers, and institutions.
Key Program Components
Training students to support their peers, promote emotional well-being, and provide early guidance.
Sessions covering hygiene, nutrition, puberty, reproductive health, substance abuse prevention, and fitness.
Campaigns, resilience workshops, safe-space circles, and counselling referrals.
Community engagements focused on sanitation, menstrual hygiene, and disease prevention.
Sports, wellness clubs, fitness challenges, and healthy lifestyle campaigns.
Age-appropriate information on body boundaries, puberty, menstruation, and sexual health.
Guidance on balanced diets, school nutrition awareness, and anti-malnutrition campaigns.
Workshops and awareness campaigns aimed at preventing drug abuse and risky behavior.
Collaborating with medical professionals, NGOs, and government bodies to expand youth access to care.
Expected Impact
- Increased health awareness and healthier daily habits among young people.
- Reduced stigma around mental health and improved emotional resilience.
- Safer school and community environments that support youth well-being.
- Empowered youth leaders who champion health within their communities.