Our Approach
Ogwus Youth Empowerment and Community Development Organization (OYECDO),
As a non-profit and non-political entity registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), we are dedicated to empowering young people and fostering sustainable community development. Our vision is clear: to raise a generation of socially responsible, economically empowered, and peace-oriented youth capable of transforming their communities. OYECDO is an NGO based in Rivers State, Nigeria, focused on transforming Nigerian youths from social risks into community leaders through a proactive, holistic, and community-driven strategy.
Our Core Approaches are:
- Prevent social vices (cultism, crime, insecurity) and influence behavioral change by giving youth better alternatives
- Combine education (scholarships, school supplies), skills training (vocational programs, entrepreneurship), and sensitization (anti-cultism/drug campaigns, peacebuilding, leadership training)
- Building infrastructure and sustainable projects (e.g., Ogwus Youth Empowerment Complex, 270+ solar lights) for sustainability and safety
- Promote inclusivity, cultural preservation, and gender equality. Creating safe spaces for mental health discussions and inclusive programs for women and marginalized groups.
- Promote inclusivity, cultural preservation, and gender equality. Creating safe spaces for mental health discussions and inclusive programs for women and marginalized groups.
- Align initiatives with UN SDGs via partnerships and youth-led action
Rated 5 out of 5
In a nutshell: Our programs cuts through skills and education → Replace crime with opportunity → Build peaceful, prosperous communities.
This multifaceted approach has transformed lives in the Ekpeye Kingdom and beyond, earning accolades like the West Africa Youth Council honor for community impact and the Nigerian Youths Multi-Stakeholders Summit Outstanding Leadership Award. By partnering with stakeholders, donors, and volunteers, OYECDO emphasizes collaboration for scalable change, positioning youth as agents of prosperity and peace.
OYECDO
Numbers Speak For Themselves!
Educational Advancement
4800
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Skill Development
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Solar Lighting Initiative
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