Our Strategic Focus
Our approach puts youths at the forefront of disaster management efforts, empowering them to act as agents of change.
Early Warning & Early Response
Implementing systems for timely disaster alerts and actions.
Youth-Centered Model YADI
Our approach puts youths at the forefront of disaster management efforts, empowering them to act as agents of change.
EDUCATION
Promote knowledge management and learning on disaster risk reduction through the publication of research outputs and the establishment and maintenance of accessible digital knowledge platforms and resource centers.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Increase community awareness and adoption of locally appropriate disaster risk reduction and mitigation practices to reduce vulnerability and exposure to hazards.
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
Empower youths, communities, and civil society actors with the knowledge, skills, and tools required to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and mitigate the impacts of natural and human-induced disasters through multi-stakeholder collaboration;
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Generate, document, and disseminate evidence, data, indigenous knowledge, and good practices to inform policy, programming, and learning on disaster risk reduction and resilience;
NATIONAL FOOTPRINT
YADI operates across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones, empowering youths to lead disaster risk reduction efforts within their communities. We are building a nationwide network of trained young leaders driving preparedness, awareness, and resilience.
National Coordinator
Abubakar Jimoh
Abubakar Jimoh is a seasoned development practitioner with over 15 years of experience in policy advocacy, youth mobilisation.. Read More
Regional Coordinator (North-Central)
Rasheedat Oladotun
Rasheedat Oladotun is a media expert and community development advocate with 18 years of experience in promoting social change. She engages diverse communities to advance discussions on inclusive development, ...Read More
Regional Coordinator (North-West)
Kabiru Dakata
Kabiru Dakata is the Regional Coordinator, North-West region. He is an activist and public policy specialist with over 15 years’ experience engaging policy makers, traditional rulers, community leaders, religious leaders at sub-national levels. He is an active advocate for population planning ..Read More
LATEST UPDATES & RESOURCES
Stay informed with our latest activities, disaster alerts, research publications, and community impact stories across Nigeria. We are constantly working, learning, and sharing insights to build safer communities.
Community-Based Flood Preparedness Training Held in Abuja
YADI trained over 150 youth volunteers on flood risk awareness, early warning systems, and emergency coordination strategies.
Seasonal Rainfall Advisory for North-Central Region
Communities are advised to monitor local flood-prone areas and follow safety recommendations issued by emergency agencies.
Youth-Led Disaster Risk Reduction Framework (2024 Edition)
Explore our practical guide designed to equip young leaders with tools for community resilience and emergency response planning.
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- Impacting 10,000+ Youths Nationwide.
- 50+ Communities Reached.
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