Youth, Governance, Democracy & Social Cohesion

Converting Nigeria's youth population from a risk into civic and economic energy, always on a strictly non-partisan basis. Verdantrise never endorses a political party or candidate.

Community members clearing ground around shelters

Strategic objective 5

Our approach

Empowering young people and promoting good governance, peace and social cohesion.

Youth leadership

Structured leadership and mentoring opportunities for young people.

Civic participation

Non-partisan civic education and participation.

Governance and democracy

Strengthening transparent, accountable local governance.

Policy advocacy

Evidence-based engagement with relevant government structures.

Peacebuilding and social cohesion

Strengthening relationships across displaced and host communities.

Youth entrepreneurship

Practical pathways into self-employment and small enterprise.

The context

Published humanitarian data on the need this work responds to. Each figure is shown with its source.

18.3

Median age in Nigeria, in years

Source: UN WPP 2024

42%+

Of Nigerians are under 15

Source: UN WPP 2024

60%

Of young people have considered emigrating

Source: Afrobarometer, June 2025

Flagship programmes

Flagship programmes set out in the Strategic Plan 2025–2030, translating this objective into fundable, replicable models.

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Youth Governance & Civic Leadership Initiative

Non-partisan civic education, leadership development and advocacy skills for young people, strengthening social cohesion and constructive government-citizen dialogue.

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