Empowering Tech-Smart Girls for Limitless Futures and Community Impact

Tech Smart girls are not just leaders of tomorrow; they are the change makers of today!

The International Youth Day this year emphasizes the vital role of youth actions in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and beyond. Young people are not just beneficiaries of global initiatives — they are essential partners in driving positive change worldwide.

At Women Inspiration Development Center (WIDC), we strongly believe that when young people are equipped with personal agency and technology, they can become powerful agents of change, innovation, and leadership. With these tools, they are better positioned to champion the SDGs at the local level and make a meaningful impact globally.

To mark this year’s International Youth Day, WIDC hosted an educative and enlightening webinar designed to inspire and empower Nigerian youth.

Highlights of the Webinar:

 Enlightenment Session on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

 Confident Girls Ambassadors’ Presentations on SDGs

 Personal Agency Empowerment Talk

 Interactive Discussion on Technology Skills

 Fun and Engaging Games

A key feature of the event was the Confident Girls Ambassadors’ Presentation, where participants shared the SDGs that resonate most with them and outlined their personal action plans for implementing projects aligned with these goals.

Here are some inspiring contributions from our ambassadors:

Ademilola Folasade – SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

Ademilola is passionate about promoting health and wellness. She focuses on nutrition education and ensuring people have access to information about balanced diets. She is currently leading a project in Ondo State to raise awareness about proper nutrition and healthy living.

Dada Kemi – SDG 2: Zero Hunger

Kemi currently based in Lagos state believes that achieving zero hunger is foundational for progress in every other area of development. She actively volunteers with organizations that focus on food security and community feeding projects, ensuring vulnerable populations have access to nutritious meals.

Fatorisa Odunayo – SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Odunayo is particularly committed to menstrual hygiene management. She understands the challenges faced by many young girls who cannot afford sanitary products. Based in Ogun State, she volunteers to provide menstrual health education and access to safe and affordable hygiene solutions for girls in underserved communities.

Onipede Olayinka – SDG 4: Quality Education & SDG 5: Gender Equality

Olayinka is deeply passionate about quality education and gender equality, with a special focus on empowering women and girls. Drawing from her experience, she understands the urgent need to support and amplify the voices of survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), especially those who struggle to speak out. Based in Osun State, she actively volunteers with Women Inspiration Development Center (WIDC) and is committed to working on projects that provide help, healing, and empowerment to women and girls.

Agboluaje Temitope – SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Temitope in Oyo state is passionate about promoting sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth through productive employment and decent work for all. She strongly believes that women must be enlightened about commerce and entrepreneurship, and encouraged to discover their unique talents and gifts, rather than simply following conventional paths. Through this approach, she aims to inspire women to create meaningful and sustainable livelihoods.

Oyegunle Precious – SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

Precious in Plateau state presently is committed to promoting health awareness and well-being within her community. Her focus is on educating people about safety and preventive health measures, as well as encouraging HIV/AIDS testing and awareness. By fostering a culture of health consciousness, she hopes to improve the quality of life in her community.

Ogunjobi Ayomide – SDG 4: Quality Education & SDG 5: Gender Equality

Ayomide also in Oyo state believes that empowering women and girls is a vital step toward building a sustainable and equitable society. She actively carries out projects focused on education and gender equality, equipping women and girls with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to thrive and make meaningful contributions to their communities.

The event was a vibrant celebration of youth leadership and innovation, showing how young people, when empowered, can become change-makers who not only dream of a better world but actively create it.

At WIDC, we remain committed to equipping youth with skills, confidence, and opportunities to lead the way toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals both locally and globally.