Youth and Community Development Initiative

21/09/2026

It's World Peace Day!

We believe that peace isn't just the absence of conflict — it's the presence of justice, opportunity, and understanding. Today, we celebrate the young people and communities working every day to build a more peaceful world, one relationship at a time.

At Youth & Community Development Initiative, we believe peace starts local — in our schools, our streets, and our conversations.

01/09/2026

Hello, September.

There’s something magical about turning the calendar to a fresh page. With a new month comes recharged energy and renewed focus—a gentle reminder that we get to reset our intentions, not just our schedules.

31/08/2026

30/08/2026

With women and youth at the forefront of Nigeria's electoral landscape, conversations about electoral processes and participation are ever crucial—particularly as the nation gears up for the general elections. This is precisely why the Community-Based Outreach for Women and Youth Participation in Electoral Processes, held in the Rigasa community, mattered. When citizens are informed, they are empowered to demand accountability and shape the future they deserve.

Featuring guest presentations and a panel discussion, the forum provided a platform for civic education and peer-to-peer discourse, while also fostering broader community dialogue.

For the participants, this initiative proved vital, bridging the information gap and powerfully clarifying the true weight of a single ballot.

We are proud to have partnered with Caas Initiative, TinT-FollowTaxes, TransparencIT Nigeria, Raaf Kaduna, and the Society for Equitable Development Foundation on this initiative.

27/08/2026

🔊 INVITATION!!!

TransparencIT invites women and youth in Rigasa to a community outreach focused on electoral participation, civic awareness, dialogue, and peaceful engagement.

📍 Hidaya Academy, Lokoja Road, Rigasa, Kaduna

📅 Saturday, 29 August 2026

⏰ 10:00 AM

Come with your questions, experiences, ideas, and voice. This is a conversation about your role in your community and in the electoral process.

This outreach is in partnership with Caas Initiative, Raaf Kaduna, TinT-FollowTaxes, Youth and Community Development Initiative, and Society for Equitable Development Foundation.

27/08/2026

INVITATION!!!

TinT invites women and youth in Rigasa to a community outreach focused on electoral participation, civic awareness, dialogue, and peaceful engagement.

Hidaya Academy, Lokoja Road, Rigasa, Kaduna

Saturday, 29 August 2026

10:00 AM

Come with your questions, experiences, ideas, and voice. This is a conversation about your role in your community and in the electoral process.

This outreach is in partnership with Caas Initiative, Raaf Kaduna, TransparencIT, Youth and Community Development Initiative, and Society for Equitable Development Foundation.

TransparencIT Nigeria Raaf Kaduna Caas Initiative Youth and Community Development Initiative

27/08/2026

You're Invited!

The Youth and Community Development Initiative cordially invites women and youth in Rigasa to a community outreach programme focused on electoral participation, civic awareness, dialogue, and peaceful engagement.

Date: Saturday, 29 August 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Hidaya Academy, Lokoja Road, Rigasa, Kaduna

Come ready to share your questions, experiences, ideas, and voice. This is a conversation about your role in shaping your community and the electoral process.

This outreach is in partnership with Caas Initiative, Raaf Kaduna, TransparencIT Nigeria, TinT-FollowTaxes, and Society for Equitable Development Foundation.

22/08/2026

The Citizens' Accountability Report (CAR) for Kaduna State's 2025 Financial Year is a simplified presentation of the state's audited financial statements, using clear graphics and tables to help citizens understand government performance and the utilisation of public funds. It covers the 2025 budget, revenue, and expenditure, offering accessible information on how public resources were managed throughout the fiscal year.

Represented by our Programme Associate, hafsah Adam Ibrahim, YCDI participated in the Citizens' Accountability Engagement Forum where the report was presented and discussed, bringing together government representatives, CSOs, community leaders, media, and development partners. The Kaduna State Ministry of Finance has committed to publishing the CAR online by the end of September 2026, ensuring continued access for citizens and stakeholders.

Transparency starts with access to information. Accountability grows when citizens can use that information.

11/08/2026

Tune in to Radio Maria, Kaduna (90.1 FM) today at 4 PM as our Executive Director joins other distinguished guests to discuss the theme: International Youth Day: Different Contexts, Common Aspirations – Rethinking Youth Participation in Governance.

📅 Date: Today – Tuesday, 11 August 2026
⏰ Time: 4 PM
📻 Platform: Radio Maria, Kaduna – 90.1 FM