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PRESS RELEASEGroup of Allied Development Organizations Commends Appointment of HRH Dr. Amb. Abdul Razak Toure as Grand P...
14/01/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Group of Allied Development Organizations Commends Appointment of HRH Dr. Amb. Abdul Razak Toure as Grand Patron of AMYONA Medical Foundation of Nigeria; Announces 200 Health Sciences Scholarships for Nigerian Youths

Date: 14/01/2026
Location: Nigeria

The Group of Allied Development and Professional Organizations, comprising the Hijrah Aid Foundation for Less Priviledge (HAF-LP), the International Youth Development Forum for Peacebuilding and Empowerment Foundation (IYDEF-PEF), and the Supreme Royal Association of Herbal Practitioners (SURAHEP), hereby formally acknowledges and congratulates His Royal Highness, Dr. Ambassador Abdul Razak Toure, Sarkin Maganin Kasar Hausa, on his well-deserved appointment as Grand Patron of the AMYONA Medical Foundation of Nigeria, with particular reference to its School of Health Sciences.

This appointment is a strategic affirmation of HRH Dr. Amb. Abdul Razak Toure’s exemplary leadership, lifelong dedication to community health development, youth empowerment, and the harmonization of traditional and contemporary healthcare systems for sustainable national impact.

In alignment with this milestone and pursuant to our collective development mandate, the Group of Organizations, in partnership with the School of Health Sciences, AMYONA Medical Foundation of Nigeria, is pleased to announce the rollout of a large-scale health education scholarship initiative targeted at empowering Nigerian youths with professional, employable, and community-oriented health skills.

APPROVED DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

The scholarship scheme covers Diploma training in the following critical health disciplines:

- Public Health
- Pharmacy Technician
- Community Health

These programmes are structured to strengthen grassroots healthcare delivery, expand access to quality health services, and contribute to Nigeria’s health workforce sustainability.

SPONSORSHIP BREAKDOWNS

The scholarship slots are sponsored by the partner organizations as follows:

1. Hijrah Aid Foundation for Less Priviledge (HAF-LP) – 100 Students

2. International Youth Development Forum for Peacebuilding and Empowerment Foundation (IYDEF-PEF) – 60 Students

3. Supreme Royal Association of Herbal Practitioners (SURAHEP) – 40 Students

TOTAL SPONSORED BENEFICIARIES:
200 Nigerian Youths

This initiative reflects a unified institutional commitment to inclusive education, social equity, health system strengthening, and youth-driven national development. It further demonstrates the effectiveness of collaborative leadership under the guidance of HRH Dr. Amb. Abdul Razak Toure in translating vision into measurable outcomes.

The Group of Organizations reaffirms their resolve to continue leveraging strategic partnerships, academic excellence, and humanitarian principles to deliver scalable and sustainable interventions across Nigeria.

ABOUT THE GROUP OF ORGANIZATIONS

The Hijrah Aid Foundation for Less Priviledge (HAF-LP), the International Youth Development Forum for Peacebuilding and Empowerment Foundation (IYDEF-PEF), and the Supreme Royal Association of Herbal Practitioners (SURAHEP) collectively work to advance education, healthcare access, peacebuilding, youth empowerment, and ethical professional practice through coordinated development frameworks.

For Media, Partnership, and Scholarship Enquiries:
+234 803 928 4448, +234 806 706 4772, +234 803 628 5063.

Signed...✍🏽

~ Amb. Usman Mallam Hussaini
Secretary-General / Administrative and Coordination Officer
Group of Organizations (HAF-LP; IYDEF-PEF; SURAHEP)
Ɗan Amanar Sarkin Maganin Kasar Hausa
14/01/2026

NEW YEAR MESSAGE (2026)From the Global PresidentInternational Youth Development Forum for Peacebuilding and Empowerment ...
01/01/2026

NEW YEAR MESSAGE (2026)
From the Global President
International Youth Development Forum for Peacebuilding and Empowerment Foundation (IYDEF-PEF)

As we welcome the New Year 2026, I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to our youth leaders, partners, volunteers, staff, donors, stakeholders, and friends across the globe.

The year 2025 tested our collective resolve, yet it also reaffirmed the power of youth-led action, inclusive dialogue, and strategic collaboration. Together, we advanced peacebuilding initiatives, strengthened youth empowerment frameworks, and expanded our footprint in communities where hope, opportunity, and resilience are most needed. For this, I express my profound appreciation to everyone who stood with IYDEF-PEF in purpose and in action.

As we step into 2026, we do so with renewed clarity and ambition. This year presents an opportunity to scale impact, deepen institutional partnerships, and translate policy into practice. Our focus remains clear: empowering young people as agents of peace, strengthening community-based solutions, promoting social justice, and driving sustainable development through innovation and accountability.

In 2026, IYDEF-PEF will prioritize:

- Strategic youth leadership development and capacity building

- Evidence-based peacebuilding and conflict prevention programs

- Inclusive empowerment for marginalized and vulnerable youth

- Stronger governance, transparency, and institutional excellence

- Expanded regional and global partnerships for sustainable impact

The road ahead demands discipline, adaptability, and collective ownership. No single institution can address today’s complex challenges alone. Our strength lies in collaboration, shared vision, and unwavering commitment to the values of peace, dignity, and empowerment.

On behalf of the global leadership of IYDEF-PEF, representatives across nations, I reaffirm our commitment to ethical leadership, results-driven programming, and youth-centered development. We remain steadfast in our mission to amplify youth voices and translate potential into measurable outcomes.

May 2026 be a year of progress, unity, and lasting impact for our communities and the global youth constituency we serve.

Happy New Year.

~ DR. AMB. ABDUL RAZAK TOURE
The Global President
International Youth Development Forum for Peacebuilding and Empowerment Foundation (IYDEF-PEF)



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OFFICIAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTOffice Relocation Notice...The INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FORUM FOR PEACEBUILDING AND E...
31/12/2025

OFFICIAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Office Relocation Notice...

The INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FORUM FOR PEACEBUILDING AND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION (IYDEF-PEF) - hereby informs the general public, partners, stakeholders, and beneficiaries that its Kano Office has been officially relocated.

FORMER OFFICE ADDRESS: No. 7, 8, 9 & 10 Bataiya Plaza, Kabuga Flyover, Kano State, Nigeria.

NEW OFFICE ADDRESS (Effective Immediately): No. 3 DID Office, Yahaya Gusau Street, Sharada Junction, Kano State, Nigeria.

Please note that the former office facility will now be dedicated to HIJIRAH TV PROGRAMS, in line with strategic operational realignment.

This relocation forms part of our ongoing institutional restructuring and centralization strategy, aimed at enhancing coordination, efficiency, and cohesion among the Group of affiliated Organizations and Companies under our ecosystem.

We appreciate the continued support and cooperation of our partners and stakeholders as we strengthen our operational framework for greater impact.

Stay tuned for further updates on this important strategic development.

Signed:
MANAGEMENT
International Youth Development Forum for Peacebuilding and Empowerment Foundation (IYDEF-PEF) Nigeria 🇳🇬, +234 803 928 4448.

🎄✨ SEASONS GREETINGS FROM IYDEF-PEF ✨🎆As we celebrate Christmas and prepare to welcome the New Year, the International Y...
25/12/2025

🎄✨ SEASONS GREETINGS FROM IYDEF-PEF ✨🎆

As we celebrate Christmas and prepare to welcome the New Year, the International Youth Development Forum for Peacebuilding and Empowerment Foundation (IYDEF-PEF) extends warm greetings to our partners, supporters, volunteers, youth leaders, and communities across the world.

This season reminds us of the enduring values of peace, compassion, unity, and shared humanity—principles that continue to guide our collective commitment to peacebuilding, youth empowerment, inclusion, and sustainable development.

As we look ahead to the New Year, we reaffirm our resolve to:

1. Strengthen collaboration across borders

2. Empower young people as agents of peace and positive change

3. Promote dialogue, justice, and social cohesion

4. Deepen partnerships for a more inclusive and resilient world

We thank all our stakeholders for your trust, solidarity, and continued engagement throughout the year.

🎄 Merry Christmas to our Christian brothers and sisters worldwide.
🎆 Happy New Year in advance to all—may the coming year bring renewed hope, progress, and shared success.

Together, let us build a future anchored in peace, dignity, and opportunity for all.
________________

~ International Youth Development Forum for Peacebuilding and Empowerment Foundation (IYDEF-PEF) - 🌍 Empowering Youth • Advancing Peace • Building Inclusive Futures

21/12/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE BY

AHRCF Human Rights Organization & International Youth Development Forum for Peacebuilding & Empowerment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | JOINT PRESS RELEASEOn Human Rights and Due Process Concerns in the Case of Sheikh Abduljabbar Na...
21/12/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | JOINT PRESS RELEASE
On Human Rights and Due Process Concerns in the Case of Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara

Kano State, Nigeria 🇳🇬 | Date: 21st December, 2025

The Awareness for Human Rights and Charity Foundation (AHRCF), Nigeria, in collaboration with the International Youth Development Forum for Peacebuilding and Empowerment Foundation (IYDEF-PEF) – Global Forum, today convened a Joint Press Conference to express serious concerns regarding alleged human rights violations and due-process deficiencies arising from the continuing detention and conviction of Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara.

The joint engagement was organized as part of a broader civil society commitment to the promotion of justice, constitutional order, peacebuilding, and the protection of fundamental human rights through lawful, non-violent, and institutional channels.

BACKGROUND AND CONCERNS:

At the press conference, both organizations highlighted that Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara is a widely known Islamic scholar with a long history of public preaching and religious instruction. Concerns were raised that elements of the proceedings leading to his conviction may not have fully met the standards of fair hearing, evidentiary integrity, and contextual evaluation of religious expression, as guaranteed under national and international legal frameworks.

THE ORGANIZATIONS EXPRESSED PARTICULAR CONCERN OVER:

- Allegations that certain digital materials used against the Sheikh were selectively edited and taken out of proper context;

- The potential impact of such materials on the objectivity and fairness of judicial assessment;

- The broader implications for freedom of religion and expression in a plural and democratic society;

- The need to ensure that due process safeguards are strictly observed in cases carrying irreversible consequences.

CALL FOR DUE PROCESS AND INDEPENDENT REVIEW:

AHRCF and IYDEF-PEF emphasized that their position does not seek to undermine the rule of law or judicial institutions. Rather, they call for strengthening public confidence in justice systems by ensuring that all proceedings fully comply with constitutional guarantees, human rights norms, and internationally recognized fair-trial standards.

ACCORDINGLY, THE ORGANIZATIONS JOINTLY CALL ON:

- Relevant judicial and executive authorities to ensure transparent, impartial, and comprehensive review mechanisms where concerns are credibly raised;

- Human rights institutions, both local and international, to engage constructively within their mandates;

- Stakeholders to prioritize justice, restraint, and social cohesion in addressing sensitive religious and legal matters.

COMMITMENT TO PEACEBUILDING:

Both AHRCF and IYDEF-PEF reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to peacebuilding, non-violence, and lawful advocacy. They stressed that safeguarding human dignity, freedom of belief, and due process is essential not only for individual justice, but also for national stability and peaceful coexistence.

The organizations concluded by reiterating that justice is best served where the rule of law, fairness, and human rights are upheld without prejudice, and where dialogue and institutional remedies are allowed to take their proper course.

ISSUED JOINTLY BY:
AWARENESS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND CHARITY FOUNDATION (AHRCF), NIGERIA 🇳🇬
&
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FORUM FOR PEACEBUILDING AND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION (IYDEF-PEF) – GLOBAL FORUM

CONTACT INFO:
[email protected] | +234 (0) 803 547 9734
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OFFICIAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFORMATIONNOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME, SCOPE, AND STRATEGIC DIRECTIONThi...
15/12/2025

OFFICIAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFORMATION

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME, SCOPE, AND STRATEGIC DIRECTION

This is to formally notify all stakeholders, partners, collaborators, regulatory authorities, development institutions, and the general public that the organization formerly known as:

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH NETWORK FOR THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2250 – NIGERIA

has undergone a strategic organizational transformation and is now officially operating under the name:

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FORUM FOR PEACEBUILDING AND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION (IYDEF-PEF), GLOBAL.

RATIONALE FOR THE CHANGE:

This transition reflects a deliberate and forward-looking repositioning of the organization to:

1. Expand its institutional mandate beyond advocacy for UNSCR 2250 into broader peacebuilding, youth development, governance, empowerment, and humanitarian programming;

2. Strengthen its global outlook and operational footprint;

3. Align its identity with evolving development realities, international best practices, and sustainable impact frameworks;

4. Enhance legal clarity, donor confidence, and strategic scalability.

CONTINUITY OF LEGAL IDENTITY AND MISSION

This change represents a name and structural rebranding, not a dissolution. The organization:

1. Retains its core values, vision, and commitment to youth inclusion, peacebuilding, social cohesion, and sustainable development;

2. Continues all lawful activities, programs, partnerships, and obligations without interruption;

3. Maintains continuity in leadership, governance, and institutional memory.

EFFECTIVE DATE

The new name and operational identity take effect from:

15th December, 2025

All future correspondence, agreements, publications, and engagements shall henceforth reference the new organizational name.

STAKEHOLDER ASSURANCE

Partners, donors, government agencies, and collaborators are assured that:

1. Existing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), partnerships, and commitments remain valid unless formally amended;

2. The transformation enhances - not diminishes - the organization’s capacity for delivery, accountability, and impact.

OFFICIAL RECOGNITION

All stakeholders are kindly requested to update their records accordingly and recognize the organization by its new name in all official dealings.

Signed...✍🏽
The Board of Trustees / Governing Council
International Youth Development Forum for Peacebuilding and Empowerment Foundation (Global)
Date: 15th December, 2025

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