Description/achievement of initiative
The ReadABookNigeria Initiative is dedicated to achieving the future of Nigeria we want through focused and concrete educational actions at the local and international levels. Specifically, ReadABookNigeria is working to:1. Increase by 70 the number of youths with relevant skills, especially for entrepreneurship, % by 20502. Ensure all youth achieve literacy and acquire skills needed to promote sustainable development and lifestyles3. Promote a culture of peace and non-violence, and the appreciation of cultural diversity and culture's contribution to sustainable development
Implementation methodologies
ReadABookNigeria: To engage the youths in actively seeking and assimilating available knowledge on Entrepreneurship through books, offer skill acquisition to pursuing such ventures and mentorship alliances with experienced resourced persons.TheBookDiscus: To hold monthly book readings, discussions and writing boot camps that foster youth literacy.ThinkSUSTAINABILITY!: To provide information on sustainable living through campaigns, walks and other outdoor activities, and equip the public with skills to think and do sustainability daily. The Reading Network: To compile and grow a community of active readers from the working class community, individuals reading at least one new book monthly and raising independent learners.
Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
Coordination mechanisms/governance structure
Cordinated by a Circle of Hosts selected annually from its community of active readers to strategically map out a plan of action to further advance its goals.The Action Plan will be executed by the Founder, and implemented with assistance from Local community hosts.
Partner(s)
* Influence World House
* Centre for Character and Leadership Development
American Corner Abuja
* TheBookDiscus
* Books For Africa
* ThinkSUSTAINABILITY!