CYDI THEMATIC FOCUS
Empowering Communities. Protecting Rights. Building Sustainable Futures.
Community & Youth Development Initiatives (CYDI) works with children, adolescents, young people, women, communities, institutions and government stakeholders to promote health, active citizenship, gender equality, peacebuilding and sustainable development through evidence-based interventions, advocacy, education and community engagement.
Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights
CYDI promotes the health, wellbeing and rights of adolescents and young people through education, advocacy, community engagement, referral systems and access to quality information and services.
Governance, Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution
CYDI promotes democratic participation, accountable governance, policy influence, peacebuilding and citizen engagement through advocacy and civic action.
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
CYDI supports communities, schools and institutions to adopt safe water, sanitation and hygiene practices that improve health outcomes, prevent disease and promote healthy living.
CYDI's Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals
Through integrated interventions in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Governance, Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), CYDI contributes directly to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and supports healthier, safer, more inclusive and sustainable communities across Nigeria.
Click any Sustainable Development Goal to learn more from the United Nations.
YOUNG PEOPLE'S SAFETY MATTERS
Empowering young people through leadership, safety education, health awareness, entrepreneurship, life skills and transformative conversations.
🎙 Featured Episode
Listen directly from the CYDI website using the Spotify player below. Explore youth leadership, safety, health, entrepreneurship and life skills.
Important Events From CYDI Nigeria
On the 2025 World Menstrual Hygiene Management Day, CYDI is mobilizing support to provide sanitary pads and menstrual health education to girls across schools and communities.
Every contribution helps keep girls in school, promotes dignity, and creates opportunities for girls to thrive without barriers caused by period poverty.
