Protecting Young Lives.
Building Safer Futures.
Since 2001, CYDI has worked across nine critical sectors so that every young person can grow up safe, informed and empowered.
Where We Focus Our Work
These nine areas form the backbone of CYDI’s programming. Numbers reflect the total projects implemented in each sector since 2001.
Health & Well-being
Our largest and most sustained area of work. We deliver HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment literacy, malaria and tuberculosis awareness, reproductive health services, and Family Life and Health Education (FLHE). Through the Oby Resource Centre and community outreach, young people gain the knowledge and services needed to make healthier choices.
Gender-Based Violence
Confronting Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), sexual and gender-based violence, and harmful traditional practices through community dialogue, advocacy and survivor support pathways.
Infrastructural Development
Supporting community-driven infrastructure that improves living conditions and expands opportunities for young people and their families.
Governance
Civic participation, social accountability and strengthening young people’s voice in decision-making.
Agriculture
Initiatives that improve food security and create economic pathways for young people.
WASH
Safe water, sanitation, hygiene education and menstrual hygiene management.
Education
Expanding access to quality education and life skills so young people can stay in school.
Economic Empowerment
Skills and opportunities that lead to sustainable livelihoods and independence.
Peace Building
Dialogue, conflict prevention and peaceful coexistence in communities.
Our Approach
CYDI is founded on the conviction that true development is self-development. We build the capacity of young people and their guardians to manage their own health and development.
Evidence-Based
Programmes are designed around real data and community realities.
Youth-Centred
Young people aged 10–24 remain at the heart of every intervention.
Partnership-Driven
We work with government, donors, CSOs and communities for lasting change.
Rights-Based
Every action is rooted in protecting young people from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Join Us in Securing the Future
Whether you are a donor, partner, volunteer or advocate — there is a place for you in this work.
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