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Youngstars Foundation International

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Sustainable Development

Major group affiliation:
  • Scientific and technological communities
  • Business and industry
  • Children and youth
  • Women
  • Non-governmental organization
  • Farmers
Involvement in UN Partnerships: Yes
If yes, explain in detail: In 2013 and 2014, we partnered with the UNDP Democratic Governance for Development program in Nigeria to train Nigerian youth to run for office during the 2015 general elections. The program was called Young Aspirants Leadership Fellowship, YALF
Affiliation with other organizations: CBC NGO, Network of Nigeria NGOs, World Youth Alliance
Publications: "How to", 7 booklets on how to create and operate a high performing youth NGO, published in 2007. "I Voted, Now Wetin" a handbook teaching youth how to engage elected representatives after an election to deliver campaign promises, published in 2012.

Advancement of Women

Publications: FEMALE AND MORE Self-esteem 30 days handbook for young girls in Nigeria published in 2017.

Informal regional network of NGOs

UN-NGO-IRENE Newsletter: Yes

Office of the Special Adviser on Africa
Purpose: Our organisation desires to be more informed about the UN focus on Africa so as to contribute more and engage more in developing the continent.
Illustrative Project: We are currently runing a project tagged CANVASSITY Pan African Youth Democracy Fellowship benefitting 50 youths annually from atleast 15 African countries.

Other UN Entities

Accreditation with other UN Entities:
  • UNDP
  • UNESCO
  • UNICEF
  • UNIDO
  • FAO
  • WIPO
  • ILO
  • CONGO
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