Beacon Youth Initiative

21/12/2024

BeaconYouth Initiative participated in a one-day review meeting for the Nasarawa State Climate Change Local Adaptation Plan of Action (LAPA). The event was organized by , Building Blocks for Peace Foundation and Eco Net . The LAPA document provides a structured framework to address the critical impacts of climate change in the state.

During the review, participants shared insights and recommendations to enhance the document and improve climate change adaptation outcomes.

Education as a Vaccine (EVA) African Union USAID - US Agency for International Development European Union in Nigeria Federal Ministry of Youth & Sports Development, Nigeria ActionAid Nigeria Climate Action Nasarawa State Government Technical Centre for Climate Change and Agricultural Development Christian Aid in Nigeria

04/12/2024

attended a two days event organized by Women Environmental Programme with funding from WECF International and European Union in Nigeria which brought together a group of passionate feminist environmental activists in Nigeria for a transformative Digital Technology Skills Bootcamp in Abuja, Nigeria to strengthen climate Justice initiative.

Essential digital skills to drive impactful advocacy and foster economic empowerment gained.

Nasarawa State Network on Environment and Climate Justice - Nasnecj Pan African Climate Justice Alliance Climate & Sustainable Development Network of Nigeria Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative AWWDI Technical Centre for Climate Change and Agricultural Development Climate Group
Federal Ministry of Environment Oxfam Oxfam in Nigeria African Union

18/10/2024

attended a two-day event on Awareness & Right Holders Training on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) with duty bearers in Nasarawa State, held on 23rd September 2024 in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The activity organized by with support from Hivos brought together right holders, empowering them with critical knowledge about their SRHR and equipping them to take charge of their health and well-being.
Education as a Vaccine (EVA) Disability Rights Advocacy Center - DRAC

23/09/2024

BeaconYouth Initiative attended a one day inception meeting organized by Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative AWWDI with support from Hivos and project. The meeting focused on building a strong movement to advocate for inclusive Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) for women with disabilities and ensuring that SRHR services are accessible and inclusive for women with disabilities in Nasarawa State.

28/07/2024