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Youth Alliance for the Global Goal Initiative (YAGGI)
Description/achievement of initiative

Our objective is to build a strategic partnerships alliance and collaborations essential to solving complex global challenges and making maximum impact. When believe that when we unite with a shared mutual vision and commitment towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals then we can effectively impact and transform the lives of children, youths and families as well as improve, build and transform communities.

Implementation methodologies

Our implementation Methodology are as follows: 1. Management: Our Management structure is designed to allow participatory decision making process. 2. Planning: Our activities are designed into Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly action plans which further culminates into our annual plan. 3. Projects/Programs: Our programs design incorporates every aspect of Project management Development e.g. Project design incorporating monitoring, evaluation and reporting system. Use of efficient and diversified staff for program activity implementation. Our programs are centered on ending extreme poverty and hunger, providing quality education for children, decent work for youths and women and advocating for good governance and better social welfare policies. 4. Reporting: WIDF has the ability to produce appropriate reports. We prepare reports on progress of activities. Reporting formats are flexible and usually aligns with the report formats provided by Donors and Partners. We publish and disseminate annual reports on our information operations and activities. 5. Financial Budget: We operate an annual and multi-year budget operating system as well as prepares financial reports/statements in appropriate manner. Our financial and inventory control system includes: Internal Audit system and External Audit conducting by external Auditors. 6. Monitoring and Evaluation: We have a structured monitoring and evaluation system for continuous information collection, analysis and feedback. We conduct baseline and impact assessment through our M&E system and other tools at our disposal.

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

We strengthen the technical and organizational skills of our team through information sharing, training, study visits, workshops and demonstration activities, among others. As a body, we have committed ourselves to the formulation of a capacity development strategy and action plan that ensures the needs, gaps and obstacles related to capacity building and technological expertise is filled.

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

This initiative is governed by an Executive Committee. The Executive Committee which consist of Five (5) people who are in charge of overseeing and directing the work of the organization. Members of the National Executive Committee are responsible for helping the organization achieve its strategic plan. They are to also publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals. They are also to participate in fundraising activities to secure adequate funding for the operation of the organization. The following clearly describes the role of the Executive Committee. 1. The Executive committee is the supreme authority of the Organization exercising the supreme power of the organization. Yearly Planning, budget, audit, progress of work, any reviewing, membership inclusion and termination need to be confirmed in the general committee meeting. 2. Furthermore, any amendment and inclusion in any constitutional clause need to be approved/confirmed by Executive Committee 3. The Executive Committee is responsible for the effective management of the Organization and the program and for proper utilization of funds provided by the different sources. 4. The Executive Committee (EC) always monitors the activities of Accounts Section for ensuring the good accounting. Before implementation of any project or plan it needs to be approved by EC. 5. The Executive Committee is also accountable to its donors and members of the network in every area of the organizations work The structure of the Executive Committee is as follows: 1.The Chief Executive Officer 2. The Secretary General 3. The Director of Programs and Operations 4. The Director of Finance 5. The Director of Administration

Partner(s)

World Impact Development Foundation Spaces for Democracy and Development Social Entrepreneurs and Leaders Hub Volunteers Hub Africa Youth Initiative for Sustainable Development Development Connect Helen Asimegbe Foundation Ameer Foundation Africa Youth Network for Sustainable Development DEAN Initiative
Progress reports
Goal 1
1.1 - By 2030, eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day
1.3 - Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable
1.4 - By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology and financial services, including microfinance
1.b - Create sound policy frameworks at the national, regional and international levels, based on pro-poor and gender-sensitive development strategies, to support accelerated investment in poverty eradication actions
Goal 2
2.1 - By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round
2.a - Increase investment, including through enhanced international cooperation, in rural infrastructure, agricultural research and extension services, technology development and plant and livestock gene banks in order to enhance agricultural productive capacity in developing countries, in particular least developed countries
Goal 8
8.3 - Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services
8.5 - By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value
Goal 9
9.1 - Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all
9.3 - Increase the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises, in particular in developing countries, to financial services, including affordable credit, and their integration into value chains and markets
Goal 13
13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries
13.2 - Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning
13.3 - Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning
13.b - Promote mechanisms for raising capacity for effective climate change-related planning and management in least developed countries and small island developing States, including focusing on women, youth and local and marginalized communities

* Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international,
intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.
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In-kind contribution
Corporate Organizations which often fund us through in Kind Donations
Staff / Technical expertise
Our Staff have undergone various professional Trainings' and therefore have the capacity and expertise needed to deliver on projects

Basic information
Time-frame: 25/05/2016 - 25/05/2030
Partners
World Impact Development Foundation Spaces for Democracy and Development Social Entrepreneurs and Leaders Hub Volunteers Hub Africa Youth Initiative for Sustainable Development Development Connect Helen Asimegbe Foundation Ameer Foundation Africa Youth Network for Sustainable Development DEAN Initiative
Countries
Contact information
Kingsley Godwin, Mr., godwinkingsleyobinna@gmail.com
United Nations