Akili Dada: training underprivileged young women for leadership positions in African society

Submitted by samighazi on 17 November, 2011 - 10:21
Akili Dada

Case studies profile Kabissa members that inspire our volunteers and the entire Kabissa community. They are meant to provide Kabissa members with useful learnings and spark ideas and discussion.

In this case study, we tell the story of Akili Dada by highlighting its goal to train underprivileged young women for leadership positions in African society, the vital role that technology plays in its success, and the lessons it has learned in the process of building a network of young women leaders.

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Nigeria: My Leader 2011 Essay Contest - Deadline Extended

Submitted by kntb on 10 June, 2010 - 15:37

Once again Democracy is about to give us a chance to choose the leader of our dream in the coming general elections. No nation can grow beyond the quality of its leadership.

Nigeria is loaded with huge potentials, all we need is the leader who can harness all these potentials and move us into a nation of peace and prosperity.

Vacancy For Next Generation Leaders In Africa (DESPLAY Season 5)

Submitted by kntb on 11 December, 2009 - 16:37
Youngstars Foundation International is identifying a generation of young Africans who can see the future and believe that they can change it for good through democracy, good leadership and governance. Democracy Series Participation Learning and Active Youth (DESPLAY), is the Youth Democracy Academy which has continued to reach hundreds of young people in Nigeria, Ghana and Cameroon since 2005, with the aim of deepening young peoples knowledge about democracy and strengthening youth participation in governance processes.

Our youths as future leaders should not be allowed to waste

Submitted by Oniovokukor on 20 December, 2008 - 15:19
The youths of today are supposed to be the leaders of tomorrow. The youthful age is a very important stage in the life of an individual full of energy, ideas, zeal to work etc. this is no doubt the reason why when youths chooses to use their energy to perpetuate negative act, the result is usually devastating.

Nigeria as a country is rapidly changing into a country not meant for the youths as the Nigerian youths are being used as errand boys.

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