Saturday 12 August 2017
Tuesday 1 August 2017
Graphic Work Representation on the Role of Youth in Africa and Europe Cooperation
Graphic Work Representation on the Role of Youth in Africa and Europe Cooperation
Thursday 6 July 2017
Saturday 17 June 2017
2016 Profile of Joseph Osuigwe Chidiebere
In 2013, he was posted to do his one year mandatory national youth service in Lugbe, a rural community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. While teaching at the women rehabilitation centre operated by Society Against Prostitution and Child Labour, he was contemplating of doing a project on preventing human trafficking due to his interest in promoting human rights. When he interacted with some of his students who were survivors of sexual exploitation, he was aggrieved by the rate at which young people fall victims to exploitation. This propelled him to initiate a personal community development project on eradication of human trafficking and other related matters.
He approached United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and other non-government organizations who joined his to train over 2000 teenagers, women and educators in 5 communities on how to eradicate human trafficking. He also counseled some of the teenagers who have experienced different forms of exploitation. He often used 80 percent of his monthly allowance for his projects. Recognizing the role of education in preventing human trafficking, Mr. Osuigwe provided educational supports to 90 schools in 85 communities in Nigeria.
Inspired by the testimonies of beneficiaries and compelled by the urgent need to equip and engage young people to combat human trafficking, Joseph formed a team of young people to continue the anti-human trafficking project in 2014. They were faced with obstacles and challenges but at the same time were convinced that it is possible to build a nation without human trafficking and where young people are equipped for national development.
In 2014, he trained over 1900 teenagers in Abuja on how to combat human trafficking, violence against women and rape.
During his 2015 anti-human trafficking awareness, he realized that there are few people at the forefront of combating human trafficking, and this led him to start a pilot project on The Academy for Prevention of Human Trafficking and Other Related Matters (TAPHOM), a platform that uses training, advocacy, research, media and publication to prevent human trafficking. Through TAPHOM, Joseph has equipped young people to be at the forefront of combating human trafficking. During the first phase of the pilot project, 120 young people (women, educators, community volunteers, survivors, legal practitioners, medical professionals and media personnel) were selected from 6 states and trained as anti-human trafficking advocates. They were expected to engage in advocacy and social action against human trafficking in their various communities. From his evaluation or assessment, the trained advocates have impacted the lives of 6000 people in their communities.
In 2016, Joseph and his team rescued, Amina, a 17 years old girl who was trafficked from Abuja to Kano.
Joseph is leading one of the greatest movements of young people against human trafficking. He initiated Board of Volunteers against human trafficking to engage more volunteer in combating this monstrous crime. Millions of people have been sensitized through his TV and Radio programmes.
In August, 2016, he received award from National Your Service Corps fro his anti-human trafficking projects.
In September, 2016, he presented his research paper (online) at 13th International Human Trafficking Conference at University of Toledo, Ohio state, USA.
Monday 12 June 2017
Devatop Trains NGOs and Volunteers On Research methodology and How To Write Report, Article, and Press ReleaseTraining on Research Writing, Press Release and Article
Devatop
Centre for Africa Development hosted a one-day training programme on research methodology, report, and article writing for volunteers and Non-governmental
organizations in Abuja.
The
program which held on 10th June, 2017 was an avenue to equip
volunteers and Non-governmental organization with writing skills. The Presenters/Resource
Persons included Mr Arinze Egemonye (a Supporter and Advisor to Devatop Centre
for Africa Development) who taught on
Research Methodology, Report Writing, Relatioship Management and Skills
Development while Mr Tahajudeen Suleiman (Director of Project,
International Centre for Investigative Journalism) who facilitated on “How To
Write Press Release and News Article”.
According
Joseph Osuigwe, the Executive Director of Devatop Centre for Africa
Development, “writing is essential skill in an organization because there are
so many things to write on, such as articles, press release, report, grants,
and letters. Organizations who have staff with effective writing skill have
better chances of securing grants, getting visibility online, and attracting
supporters. So many organizations are doing great work, but they don’t have
published articles and press release to show this. These organizations need to
equip their staff with writing skill, which will enable them to make the world to
know what they are doing.”
Participants in
attendance included Jemila Abdulazeez, Abdul Shedu, Mohammed Sabo Keana, Ibrahim Hayatudeen, Cynthia O. Ifeanyi, Igiebor Jacob Joan, Gideon Tobi Okon, Rita Charles Charity Dowe,
Etuwewe Patience and representatives from various NGO’s, organizations such as Africa
Health Television, The End Almajiri Foundation, Stand Up Against Cancer, Humane
Heart Foundation, Tessy Foundation, and Dorothy Njamenze Foundation.
The
training which had 17 people in attendance was practical and interactive. The
participants were also engaged in a break-out session with various forms of Presentation to showcase
their hands-on level of understanding during the sessions. Training materials were
also distributed to all participants to enhance their understanding of how to
write press release, report and articles.
Towards
the end of the training, emphasis was made on the need for youth to develop themselves
further and endeavor to engage in other self-development activities to enable
them acquire other vocational skills
towards building a better youthful society. This will in turn reduce high level
of dependence on white collar jobs.
Devatop Centre for Africa Development
is a youth-based non-profit organization with focus on combating human
trafficking, violence against children and other forms of human rights abuses.
Devatop has consistently engaged young people in fighting trafficking in
persons, and donated over 5500 books to schools and internally displace
persons.
To
contact Devatop.
Tuesday 2 May 2017
Meet Our Joy Chizoma, Our Volunteer
Joy Chizoma Kemakolam hails from Imo/Adamawa State, born on the 8th of August and the last in a family of ten. She is a graduate of Economics from Federal University of Technology Yola (FUTY). She is a Member of Chartered Institute of Loan & Risk Management and Institute of Public Management. She has a passion for Voluntarism. Has Volunteered with
a. Unicef as a Peer Educator Trainer (PET)Meet Our End FGM Volunteer, Enakeme Ojimene
Enakeme Ojineme is the first among six lovely children, was born in the seat of the caliphates, Sokoto state, 11th July. She did her early school in Federal staff primary school and Federal Government college all in Sokoto State. She bags a BSc. in Plants Science and Technology(BOTANY)from the prestigious school university of jos, has a PGD in Social works, MSc. Social works in View all from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Obomosho, Oyo, Ibadan.
She's actively into politics and sustainable impact.
She's passionate about service to humanity.
She is the :
- Assistant state coordinator African youth union commission, Abuja chapter.
- She was the Vice President(UYMCS) to the SSA(President Goodluck Jonathan) on Job creation.
- Treasurer National Youth council(Aspirant).
- 2016 Treasurer JCI Abuja unity.
- 2017 JCI Abuja unity Vice president external.
- Graduate member Nigeria Institute of Management.
- Member HIVE Global Leaders.
- Director Programs DEAN initiative.
- Volunteer DEVATOP.
- Manager No Burn global limited.
- Manager JEERO bakery and confectioneries.
As a passionate volunteer with Devatop Centre for Africa Development, she has dedicated her time and resources to supporting End Female Genital Mutilation Project at Kuje Area Council.
Meet Our End FGM Media Coordinator, Joel Isioma Uwabor
Joel Isioma Uwabor is an indigene of Edo state. He holds a Bachelor in Engineering (B Eng.) degree in Electronic & Computer Engineering from the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.
Born on 18th March, he is a member of Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI).
He is a graduate member of Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered).
He is also a member of Junior Chamber International (JCI) where he has served in various capacities over the years.
Joel is an Engineer, Social Media Consultant and Writer.
Powered by active volunteerism, he is currently the head of media team of the End FGM campaign in Kuje Area Council, Abuja.
Joel has dedicated his time and talent to advancing anti-human trafficking projects at Devatop Centre for Africa Development.
Meet Vivian Amalu Amafuna, Our Project Manager
Vivian Amalu, born on 6th May, is an indigene of Enugu state. She holds a Masters in Business Administration degree and a Post-Graduate Degree in Business Administration both from the University of Nigeria, Enugu. She also holds a Higher National Diploma in Science and Technology from Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu. She is a proven expert in Customer Relations, Relationship Management, Prospecting/Client Cultivation and Event Planning/Management. She has worked with several top-notch companies including Airtel and Nigeria Breweries. She is currently the Team Lead, Events, Planning and Logistics at Guardians Of The Nation International, Abuja.
Vivian has been committed to promoting human rights,and ending violence against women through her consistent engagement and volunteerism in community projects.
In 2017, She successfully engaged volunteers and partners to execute End Female Genital Mutilation Advocacy Project in Kuje Area Council, FCT. A project by Devatop Centre for Africa Development, through which over 102 youth, teachers, health workers, and community volunteers were trained.
She has also coordinated projects for Devatop Centre for Africa Development, Dean Initiative and Project Hopealive, Guardian of the Nation's International.
Vivian has an exceptional leadership skill to drive a cause to an end, and hardly give us to a goal. She has inspired so many young people and women.
She is the 2017 Director, Growth and Retention, JCI Abuja Unity LO
Devatop and Pollination Project Trains 102 People as End FGM Advocates in FCT
Ending Female Genital Mutilation
is a cause that requires the active participation of community members, youth
other relevant stakeholders. There is so
much work to do to end this practice, but more advocates are needed to do it.
To raise advocates who will be responsible in ending female genital mutilation
in their communities, The Pollination Project funded Devatop Centre for Africa
Development to execute End Female Genital Mutilation Advocacy in Kuje Area
Council.
On Wednesday, 26th
April 2017, Devatop Centre for Africa Development trained 102 teachers, health
workers, community volunteers, youth corps members, and religious members as End
FGM Advocates in Kuje Area Council, FCT. The End FGM Advocacy training was an
innovative strategy of raising advocates to be at the forefront of combating
the practice.
Participants at the training were equipped with information and relevant resources (End FGM handbooks and posters) to carryout step-down projects in their various communities.
Speaking to newsmen, Executive Director of Devatop Centre for Africa Development, Mr. Joseph Osuigwe Chidiebere commented, “Each of the trainees is expected educate at least 60 people in their communities within the next 3 months, as follows: teachers will educate students and parents; health workers will educate pregnant women and nursing mothers; corps members will carry out community-based projects; community volunteers will educate community members and religious members will educate their congregation. Over 6, 000 people in Kuje Area Council are expected to be impacted through the activities of the trained End FGM Advocates.”
During the training, the following resource persons spoke: Mrs. Deborah Tabara on Overview of Female Genital Mutilation; Mr. Nnamdi Eseme on Consequences of Female Genital Mutilation; Ms. Jennifer Amadi on End FGM Community Advocacy and Joseph Osuigwe on Step Down Project/Pass-It-On. The trainees will engage traditional rulers, religious leaders, political leaders, community leaders, and other decision makers to speak out against this practice and violation of human right of women and girls, thereby stimulating families to abandon the practice.
The project was supported by Abeysteph Global Print Ltd, Junior Chamber International, Prime Diamond Initiative for Community Health (PDICH), United Nations Population Fund, and in partnership with African Youth Initiative on Health, Population and Development, Youthhub Africa, Cal-Maji Foundation, Dorothy Njemanze Foundation, Project Pink Blue, Rayzed Media and Media Insight Communication.
During the inauguration of the trainees, Board Chair of Devatop Centre for Africa Development, Bar. Carol Ndaguba, representatives from National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and National Human Rights Commission encouraged trainees to carry the burden of ending female genital mutilation and ensure that more people are aware of the dangers it poses to girls and women.
Devatop Centre for Africa Development is also implementing another End FGM Advocacy project in Okigwe Zone, Imo State, which was funded by The Girl Generation.
For inquiries, visit www.devatop.org, or contact info@devatop.org
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