Observed every year on August 12th, International Youth Day, is a global initiative dedicated to celebrating and empowering young people worldwide. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the crucial role youth play in shaping society, spotlighting their achievements, addressing their challenges, and exploring the vast opportunities available to them globally.

In celebration of 2024 International Youth Day, Lagos Food Bank Initiative will be partnering with LEAP Africa and Dow Africa to host a seminar for its community of volunteers, and have a food distribution program to beneficiaries of the Temporary Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). There will also be an implementation of a sustainability intervention for beneficiaries of the Family Farming initiative.

Scheduled to take place at the food bank warehouse on the 17th of August, 2024, the seminar, themed: “Championing Change: Building a Sustainable Society through Community Development,” is designed to inspire and mobilize the next generation of leaders to drive positive societal transformation.

Also, at the heart of this occasion is a seminar and panel discussion which will be anchored around the topics: ‘Intersecting Perspectives: Engaging Young People to Develop a Change-Driven Mentality’ and ‘Storytelling – Changing the Narrative By Driving Ideas into Action’ respectively, where our remarkable guest speakers and panelists: Bayo Omoboriowo (MFR, Founder of MAD House by Tikera Africa), Kolawole Osinowo (CEO, Baobab Plus Nigeria) and Temilade Salami (Founder of ECO Champions Africa) will delve into the critical issues of engaging young people in meaningful ways that drive societal change.

The Youth Day of Service commemoration is of great significance to the food bank’s volunteer community as agents of change in an era where youth voices are more powerful than ever. This event aims at empowering youth, fostering community engagement, encouraging innovation and creativity, building leadership skills and celebrating contributions towards positive change in society.

 

About Our Partners:

LEAP Africa is a youth-focused, leadership development organization raising dynamic, innovative and principled African leaders. The organization focuses on nurturing the next generation of leaders through innovative programs that emphasize personal development, entrepreneurship, and community service. Their initiatives aim to equip young individuals with the skills and mindset needed to tackle societal challenges and drive sustainable development.

 

Dow Africa plays a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s sustainable future – enabling renewable energy to support its ongoing transformation, or accelerating circularity for the plastics industry through breakthrough partnerships.

 

Date: Saturday 17th August, 2024

Program: Youth Service Outreach and Seminar.

Time: 10:00 am (No African time)

Venue: Food Bank Warehouse

Audience: Volunteers and guests.

Target Beneficiaries For TEFAP Outreach: Vulnerable families within the food bank community.

Comments (15)

  1. Moyosore Ojudun
    August 9, 2024

    Whoa! Amazing!!!
    I’ll be there!!!

    • Mariam Eniserije
      August 15, 2024

      Impressive!

  2. Moyosore Ojudun
    August 9, 2024

    Whoa amazing !!!. I’ll be there.

  3. Glory Ann Adeboyejo
    August 9, 2024

    I anticipate this day and would greatly love to partake of all required for it success.

  4. Kolawole Olamide Oluwakemi
    August 9, 2024

    I’m super excited about this. And Look forward to it

  5. Ayooluwa Oladega
    August 9, 2024

    Available

  6. Oluwaseyi Ogungbayo
    August 10, 2024

    This is such an exciting program to be a partaker in. The Lagos Food Bank Initiative, I sincerely need to acknowledge your intentional commitments to seeing a changed and transformed environment. Empowering the environment, enlightening the volunteers (youths) as well. Keep up the change, I am glad to be part of this in my generation.

  7. Oke shola Iwami
    August 10, 2024

    I will be attending its a great opportunity that I will not like to miss thank you

  8. Adebambo Busari
    August 12, 2024

    Amazing per usual, I will be there with my LFB family of volunteers without a doubt!

  9. Edowaye Anita uso
    August 12, 2024

    What a great opportunity I will surely be there, volunteering ????‍♀️ is what I cherish most

  10. Osanaiye Folake
    August 12, 2024

    Wow! I love this. I shall be there.

  11. Emmanuella Brigidi Michael
    August 14, 2024

    I will be there. My question is how do one get the customize T-shirts?

  12. Angel Ubanozie
    August 15, 2024

    I will love to be there to assist and also learn as a youth. How can I get the customized shirt?

  13. Winning page women empowerment foundation
    August 16, 2024

    God bless food bank initiatives,God bless Nigeria.

  14. Winning page women empowerment foundation
    August 16, 2024

    Thanks for all you do Lagos food bank initiatives,God bless you all at large.

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