Empowering Africa's Youth for a Brighter Future
Young and Gifted Youth Development Initiative (YaGYDi) bridges inequalities in education, skills, leadership, health, and opportunity.
We empower young people aged 15–40 across Africa, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to build resilient communities and drive lasting change.
LATEST NEWS
Ilorin, Nigeria – November 25, 2025 – In a colourful display of unity and forward momentum, the Young and Gifted Youths Development Initiative (YAGYDI) UNILORIN Chapter proudly represented...
As part of its expanding commitment to youth development and sustainable innovation, the Young and Gifted Youths Development Initiative (YAGYDI) has announced a new partnership with...
Ilorin, Nigeria, 25 November 2025; Today, as the world observes the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Young and Gifted Youths Development Initiative...
The Young and Gifted Youths Development Initiative (YAGYDI) proudly announces the official launch of its University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) Chapter on Saturday, 29 November 2025, in a...
The launch of the YAGYDI Unilorin Chapter will take place today at 12:00 p.m. at Affinity Hub, Liyah Gold Building, opposite Bovas Filling Station, Oke-Odo, Ilorin. The event will serve...
On Your Historic Emergence as Chairman, Committee of Commissioners of Education of the Federation of Nigeria (COSCEN)
On behalf of the National Executive Council, Board of Trustees,...
Who We Are
We are the Young and Gifted Youth Development Initiative (YaGYDi), a passionate, youth-led organization dedicated to cultivating essential life skills, developing leadership potential, promoting public health, and fostering civic engagement among Africa's next generation.
What We Do
At YaGYDi, we tackle Africa's toughest challenges head-on. With youth unemployment, education gaps, gender inequalities, and health barriers holding back progress, we step in with innovative, youth-centered solutions.
Empowering Youth, Transforming Communities
- Youth reached across multiple communities
- Programs delivered in education, health, and employ-ability
- Volunteers and facilitators engaged locally and internationally
