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CYDI Mark International Day Against Violence and Bullying in Schools
The International Day Against Violence and Bullying at School, including Cyberbullying, observed on the first Thursday of every November, draws...
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Improving Teacher Capacity in Imo State on Family Life Health and Education (FLHE) and School Violence Prevention
On October 24, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved in Imo State with the launch of a training program to...
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Call for Applications – Web Design and Development Consultant
Background Community & Youth Development Initiatives (CYDI), a non-governmental organization, was founded on July 1, 2001, with the mission to...
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Download: 2024 MHM Day Report
Community & Youth Development Initiatives (CYDI) is delighted to announce the Imo State MHM Working Group Report launch for the...
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Application for Social Media Volunteers for a 2-Day Training in Imo State
Community & Youth Development Initiatives (CYDI) invites passionate young people in Imo State, aged 18-35 years, residing in Owerri Municipal,...
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CSO Network on MHM in Imo State Commemorates the 2024 MHM Day
Ahead of Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Day on May 28th, the Civil Society Organizations Network on MHM in Imo State...
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International Menstrual Hygiene Day
International Menstrual Hygiene Day (MHM Day), observed annually on May 28th, is a significant occasion dedicated to breaking taboos and raising...
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Call for Application: Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship
Invitations are extended with utmost cordiality to aspiring young leaders, aged between 25 and 35, to diligently submit their applications...
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Empowering Young Voices: Peer Educators Health Club’s Annual Inauguration and Send Forth Ceremony
On Saturday, February 10th, 2024, the youthful energy of Imo State was on full display as the Peer Educators Health...
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Breaking the Silence: Cynthia Martins’ Journey from Survivor to Advocate Against Female Genital Mutilation
Cynthia Martins, a brand strategist, voice-over artist, and mother, hails from the Esan Community in Edo State, Nigeria. However, her...
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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): Her voice. Her Future
The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed annually on February 6th. It is a...
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1-Day Youth End FGM Summit in Isiala Mbano LGA
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at creating awareness for the well-being of Girls and Women, Community & Youth Development Initiatives...
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Overview of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria
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Overview of Female Genital Mutilation
In many cultures, Female Genital Mutilation is a recognized and accepted practice that is considered important for the socialization of...
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Precious Ohanwe Emergeis winner of the 2023 Youth Anti-FGM Network 16 Days of Activism to End GBV Quiz Competition
In commemoration of the 2023 16 Days of Activity to end Gender-Based Violence, Community & Youth Development Initiatives (CYDI), with...
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Key Facts on HIV and AIDS
Key facts HIV remains a major global public health issue, having claimed 40.4 million lives so far with ongoing transmission...
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Advocacy Visit to Deputy Governor of Imo State for Increased Agricultural Budget Allocation
The Imo Cluster of the Agric Budget Plus Cluster conducted an advocacy visit to the Deputy Governor of Imo State,...
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Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Highlights from the 2023 International Youth Day Summit
On the 15th of August 2023, a dynamic and inspiring event unfolded at the Community & Youth Development Initiatives Oby...
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Cultivating Green Skills for a Sustainable Future: Celebrating International Youth Day 2023 in Imo State
The 2023 International Youth Day celebrations held at Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri were a resounding success, bringing...
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