The International Day Against Violence and Bullying at School, including Cyberbullying, observed on the first Thursday of every November, draws global attention to the critical importance of creating safe learning environments for young people. This year’s theme, “Protect, Educate, Empower: A Call by Learners for Safe and Inclusive Schools,” emphasizes…
On October 24, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved in Imo State with the launch of a training program to enhance the skills of 1,111 teachers. The event, led by the Honorable Commission for Primary and Secondary Education, Prof. Johncliff Nwadike, including key figures such as the Permanent Secretary, Barr….
Background Community & Youth Development Initiatives (CYDI), a non-governmental organization, was founded on July 1, 2001, with the mission to empower communities through self-development. Responding to the 1999 National HIV/Syphilis Sero-prevalence Sentinel Survey, which revealed concerning levels of HIV among young people, CYDI began its journey by providing essential reproductive…
Community & Youth Development Initiatives (CYDI) is delighted to announce the Imo State MHM Working Group Report launch for the 2024 Menstrual Hygiene Day, in collaboration with esteemed partner organizations. This report captures the impactful work led by the Technical Working Group on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management in Nigeria,…
Community & Youth Development Initiatives (CYDI) invites passionate young people in Imo State, aged 18-35 years, residing in Owerri Municipal, Owerri North, Owerri West, and Ikeduru LGA, to participate in a Social Media Advocacy Training on Education, Health, and Well-being. This training will empower participants to become Social Media Advocates…
Ahead of Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Day on May 28th, the Civil Society Organizations Network on MHM in Imo State organized a 1-day sensitization visit to two Primary Health Centers (PHCs) in Okohia, Isiala Mbano, and Mgbirichi, Ohaji Egbema. During this visit, nursing mothers were educated on menstrual hygiene management…
International Menstrual Hygiene Day (MHM Day), observed annually on May 28th, is a significant occasion dedicated to breaking taboos and raising awareness about the importance of good menstrual hygiene management (MHM). Let’s delve into the significance of this day: To learn more about MHM, download our Fact Sheet
On Saturday, February 10th, 2024, the youthful energy of Imo State was on full display as the Peer Educators Health Club in Imo State organized their much-anticipated 1-Day Annual Inauguration and Send Forth Ceremony. This club was established by CYDI in 2004 with funding support from CEDPA Nigeria and to…
The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed annually on February 6th. It is a day designated by the international community to raise awareness about the harmful practice of female genital mutilation and to promote its eradication worldwide. The day serves as an opportunity for…
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at creating awareness for the well-being of Girls and Women, Community & Youth Development Initiatives (CYDI) with support from Youth Network for Community & Sustainable Development (YNCSCD) under the Youth Anti-FGM Network Programme Phase 2 recently organized a 1-Day End FGM Youth Summit in Isiala…