Youth Works Exhibition and Top12 Awards - Deadline 30th December 2010. Apply Today!!!

The Federal  Ministry of Youth Development Nigeria and Youngstars Foundation Intl

Presents

Youth Works Exhibition and Top 12 Awards 2nd Edition

                            (Sheraton Hotels and Towers – Abuja, Nigeria).

One Day. One Event. One Hall. One Hundred Young Changemakers. It’s your platform step on it

“Today, history is being made as young people in Nigeria; the emerging change makers stand up to say we are here not just as a spectators or onlookers, but we are here to say that indeed, we are potential partners of progress in nation building. We are the generation that shall change our nation for good… and without any doubt, I recognise Youngstars Foundation as the Most Innovative Youth Organisation in Nigeria and declare henceforth that the Nigeria Youth Talent Hunt Exhibition and Top 12 Award shall become an annual event, and The Federal Ministry of Youth Development shall continue partnership with Youngstars Foundation…”

- Hon. Minister of Youth Development, Sen. Akinlabi Olasunkanmi (During the 1st edition grand finale at Sheraton Hotels and Towers – Abuja Nigeria 2009).

One Day. One Event. One Hall. One Hundred Young Changemakers. It’s your platform step on it!. Youth Works Exhibition and Top 12 Awards 2nd Edition is a platform for the extra-ordinary and most promising young social changemakers and emerging leaders in Nigeria.

Are You the One?

That has an idea or project that is creating positive social change in Nigeria?

Have you done something that has impacted your space positively in the last 24 months?

Can you say you are a young and emerging leader?

Here is your chance to showcase your potential!

100 young changemakers shall exhibit their impact projects

100 young change makers shall be published in the Youth Works Photo Book 2011 and circulated internationally

Top 12 Impact Projects shall be honoured with the Top 12 award, among others

Selected projects shall be profiled for 13 weeks through an international video online media, etc.

Eligibility
Nigerian youth aged 18-35yrs who have implemented an impact project at the local or national level between January 2009 and December 2010.

To participate
Participation is free, find application form attached to this email

Entries closes December 30th 2010.
Successful applications to be notified for verification on January 15th, 2011. (Please note that all the application and participation process is free of charge)

Sponsor:
Federal Ministry of Youth Development Nigeria.

Partners:
SKYPE United Kingdom | Julius Agwu Foundation For Youth

For sponsorship and inquiries call: +234 703 553 5876, +234 806 547 9817

Email: engage@youngstars-foundation.org & top12nig@yahoo.com

Testimonies from Youth Work Participants Across the Federation!
Once again, without any reservation, the outcome and the success recorded on this project across Nigeria wouldn’t have been very minimal or impossible without the apt involvement of the Honourable Minister of Youth Development – Nigeria. Yes, this has strongly demonstrated to the young people in Nigeria, that it is possible to partner with our leaders in ensuring that the growth and development of Nigeria becomes a reality. At the same time, this intervention of the Honourable Minister has restored hope among young people across Nigeria, and it is already enjoying high commendation. Please find some testimonies below from participants of the maiden edition.

Akinloye Oyetunji Olu (Plateau State) … who can ever believe that this kind of thing is still possible in Nigeria? Where young people’s work and effort toward Nation building is publicly being rewarded. God bless the Hon. Minister for his friendship and good leadership, as well as the Youngstars Foundation Team!

Prince C J Benjamin (Abia State) … though, I am not one of the winners at the grand finale of this event, but for the fact, that I witness a time like this, when young people in Nigeria are being noticed and appreciated for their effort toward the development of Nigeria. Whao, it’s really mind blowing and has encouraged me to do more. My greatest appreaciation to Youngstars Foundation and the Hon. Minister for giving voice and visibility to young and emerging Nigerians!

Ebere Chike Benjamin (Enugu State) … This event has proven just one thing to me. “Nigeria will be great again”. My sincere appreciations to the Hon. Minister of Youth Development and Pastor Kingsley Bangwell, and the entire Youngstars Foundation team for helping Nigerian youth to break barrier of failures in this generation. Yes, you guys have done it once again!

Aishat Ene Ella (FCT – Abuja) … Youth Works program has helped me to discover my passion and direction in life. I really want to appreciate the Hon. Minister of Youth development and Youngstars Foundation for creating an avenue that is worth following. Am truly overjoyed!

Youth Works Exhibition……showcasing Nigeria’s most promising and emerging young change makers.