ChiYoWo Summer Camp Programme Ended with Training on Public Speaking
The ChiYoWo Summer Camp Programme, which started on Monday, August 11, 2025, ended yesterday, Thursday, August 14, 2025, with a training session on public speaking. This engaging programme brought together children from three schools in Lagos: Great Tulip School, Master’s Mind Lead School, and Nifty Step School. The children were taught valuable skills on how to gain confidence while speaking in front of an audience, how to engage with the audience, and how to ensure clarity in their speech.
Facilitator training the children on Public Speaking
The training session was designed to empower the children with essential communication skills, boosting their self-assurance and ability to express themselves effectively. Through interactive and engaging activities, the children learned how to articulate their thoughts, overcome stage fright, and convey their message with conviction.
Participant demonstrating Public Speaking
As the event culminated, the school children took turns sharing how much they had learned from the summer camp programme. They expressed their heartfelt appreciation to ChiYoWo for inviting their schools and for providing delicious food, gifts, and certificates. The children were thrilled to have been part of this enriching experience, and their enthusiasm was palpable.
The Children with their Summer Camp Gifts
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all the schools that released their pupils for the programme and to the teachers who helped coordinate the pupils. Our gratitude also goes to all the ChiYoWo volunteers who worked tirelessly offline and online to make the programme a success. Special thanks to those who made a physical presence and facilitated sessions, contributing to the programme’s impact.
ChiYoWo Team Members
We appreciate your efforts and look forward to more engagement from the ChiYoWo family. The success of this programme is a testament to the power of collaboration and dedication. We are excited to build on this momentum and continue empowering young minds through our initiatives.
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DAY 3: ChiYoWo Hosts Waste2Wealth and Sustainability Talk with School Children
Today, at the ongoing ChiYoWo Summer Camp Programme 2025, the school children were exposed to ways of converting waste to wealth and produce some of their food while also taking care of their environment.
The facilitator instructing the participants
During the first session, titled “Sustainable Food Production”, the participants learned the importance of producing some of their own food and the benefits of food production without harming the environment. They were taught how to set up a backyard garden and were also given seedlings for practical application.
Slide presentation on Sustainable Food Production
In the second session, the children learned how to upcycle waste papers, cardboard, and cartons to create valuable household items, such as flower vases. Working in groups, it was fascinating to see the children display teamwork and creativity, resulting in beautiful crafts.
Participants displaying their crafts
We would like to extend our appreciation to all our facilitators, volunteers, and teachers for their invaluable contributions over the past few days. We look forward to an equally enriching conclusion to the Summer Camp Programme tomorrow.
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International Youth Day 2025: ChiYoWo Celebrates Youth in Local Communities
Today, we celebrate the power and potential of young people driving change in their local communities. At Children, Youth and Women (ChiYoWo) Empowerment Initiative, we believe that youth intervention is key to unlocking a brighter future, and the theme of this year’s International Youth Day, “Local Youth Actions for SDGs and Beyond,” resonates deeply with our mission to empower young people to become agents of positive change in their communities.
By investing in youth-led initiatives and providing opportunities for growth and development, we can harness the energy and creativity of young people to drive meaningful impact. Our organization is committed to supporting and amplifying the voices of young changemakers, equipping them with the skills and resources they need to succeed.
Through our Youth4Growth initiative, we’re working to create a platform for young people to thrive, innovate, and lead. We believe that by empowering young people, we can drive progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and build a more sustainable future for all.
Join us in celebrating International Youth Day and supporting youth-led interventions that drive growth and development.
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ChiYoWo Summer Camp Programme Commence with Movie Analysis
The proposed ChiYoWo Summer Camp Programme commenced today, August 11th, 2025, with an exciting session on Movie Analysis. The programme brought together school children for a fun-filled and educational experience.
Participants at ChiYoWo’s office for Summer Camp Programme 2025
The children watched the inspiring movie “Akeelah and the Bee” and took turns analyzing the plot, characters, and lessons learned. The teachers present facilitated the analysis, helping the kids extract key takeaways from the movie. The session was engaging, and the children actively participated, sharing their thoughts and insights.
The Movie Analysis session was a great success, and we look forward to tomorrow’s session, which promises to be equally engaging and educative.
The ChiYoWo Summer Camp Programme aims to provide a platform for young minds to learn, grow, and develop essential skills. Today’s session was a wonderful start, and we’re excited to see the impact it will have on the children.
The programme will continue for the next three days, featuring activities such as Read Aloud Sessions, Public Speaking, and Waste2Wealth/Sustainability talks. We’re confident that the children will leave the programme with new skills, knowledge, and unforgettable experiences.
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Coming Next: ChiYoWo Summer Camp Programme
ChiYoWo is set to organize a 4-day Summer Camp Programme for primary school pupils in Lagos, Nigeria. The programme will run from Monday, August 11th to Thursday, August 14th, 2025, and will feature training sessions on:
- Movie Analysis
- Public Speaking
- Waste2Wealth/Sustainability Talks
- Read Aloud Sessions
Pupils from three schools in Lagos, Nigeria, the Reading Book Ambassador from the UK and Lagos, teachers, and facilitators will participate in the programme.
This programme will also serve as an opportunity to unveil the ChiYoWo Community Library, and we’d be delighted to have you join us. We look forward to sharing every bit of the Camp programme with you.
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ChiYoWo Summer Camp Programme: Children Participate in Read Aloud Session
Still basking in the euphoria of the Movie Analysis that commenced the ChiYoWo Summer Camp Programme on Monday, the children arrived today very elated for the second day’s programme, tagged Read Aloud Session. The session aimed to encourage and inspire the children to read books aloud with clarity in front of people and share the lessons learned.
Pupil participating in a Read Aloud Session during Summer Camp Programme
The students’ performance was intriguing, especially when they read about “Why Some Animals Are Domesticated” from a book titled “Tell Me Why”. It was interesting to watch the children engaging in constructive arguments, and a big thank you to the teachers who guided the process.
Participants actively engaging with the facilitator
The Day 2 programme was made more engaging with a blindfolding game that taught the children the importance of seeking knowledge and understanding. The game illustrated that a person without knowledge is like a blindfolded person, struggling to reach their destination.
Participants engaging in games during the Summer Camp Programme
Special thanks to Anthonia Oniwinde and Ms. Ogunyemi Oremide for lending their voices and inspiring the children to embrace reading as a tool for excellence.
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ChiYoWo Partners with NAIDS-National and ATLAS Initiative for Outreach Programme to Public Schools In Ikorodu
Today, we partnered with the National Association of Ikorodu Division Students (NAIDS-National) and ATLAS in an outreach programme at United Senior High School, Ikorodu, and Majidun Senior High School, Ikorodu.
Pics: Students of Majidun Senior High School with their teachers, facilitators, executive of NAIDS-National and ChiYoWo team
Towards a Brighter and More Insightful Future,” provided us with the opportunity to share our programmes and projects, particularly the community library service, with the students.
Pics: Students of United Senior High School, Ikorodu with the Facilitators, executive members of NAIDS-National and ChiYoWo team
We also lent our voices to the campaign against drug abuse, cultism, money rituals, prostitution, and other illicit practices that are becoming common among young students. We encouraged them to be determined, focused, and dedicated to their studies and to shun activities that could jeopardize their lives.
Pics: Cross section of students of United Senior High School, Ikorodu during the programme
We appreciate Hon. Bashiru Hassan Oluwakemi, popularly known as General Bashexy, and Amb. Patricia Okosodo for their thoughtful and insightful discussions with the young learners. We especially thank the NAIDS executive for initiating this partnership. We look forward to more collaborations.
The three-day program continues tomorrow, and we anticipate another impactful interaction with the future leaders.
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ChiYoWo Ends School Outreach With a Visit to Isiwu Senior Grammar School, Isiwu and Ansar Ud Deen Senior Grammar School, Imota
The 3-Days Ikorodu School Outreach Programme which was organized by National Association of Ikorodu Division Students (NAIDS-National) in partnership with ChiYoWo Empowerment Initiative and ATLAS Initiative end on Thursday, 10th of July, 2025 with a visit to Isiwu Community Senior Grammar School, Isiwu and Ansar Ud Deen Senior Grammar School, Imota.
Cross section of Isiwu Senior Grammar School Students during the programme
The last day of the programme witnessed the presence of Senator Comfort Olafare and Hon. Adeleke Olumide Shofowora (Onward). They both lent their voices against all forms of vices peculiar to the GenZ and charge them to instead be more focused with academic, learn vocational skills and be more intentional about life.
NAIDS-National President, Comrade Ogunbowale Olatayo Bodunrin addressing Isiwu Senior Grammar School students
At ChiYoWo Empowerment Initiative, we seized the opportunity to talk to the students about the advantage of making good friends, hence, we charged them to evaluate their friends, strongly align with purposeful ones and stylishly withdraw from bad friends.
Cross Section of Ansar Ud Deen Senior Grammar School, Imota students
We are sincerely thankful to the leadership of National Association of Ikorodu Division Students (NAIDS-National) ably led by Comrade Olatayo Bodunrin Ogunbowale for the opportunity to work together and we also commend and appreciate all the facilitators that made it a duty to appear and talk to the students. We are grateful and we look forward to more future engagement.
Beneficiaries of ChiYoWo’s Gifts
To our volunteers, we don’t take your selfless services lightly, they are invaluable and we are very grateful.
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Ikorodu School Outreach: ChiYoWo Visits Elepe Community Senior Grammar School and Luwasa Senior High School
In continuation of the three-day outreach program to public secondary schools in Ikorodu Division, ChiYoWo Empowerment Initiative, in partnership with NAIDS and ATLAS Initiative, reached out to students of Elepe Community Senior Grammar School, Elepe, Ikorodu, and Luwasa Senior High School, Ijede, Ikorodu, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Amb. Suliyat Y. Oguns Addressing Students of Luwasa Senior High School
The students were inspired by powerful and life-transforming speeches delivered by the facilitators, Amb. Suliyat Y. Oguns and Hon. Hassan Oluwakemi. They advised the students not to be swayed by negative influences but instead to stand firm and acquire sound academic and vocational education to become better individuals in the future.
ChiYoWo’s Representative Addressing the Students
We seized the opportunity to inform the students about our physical office in Ikorodu and our thematic focuses, which include Community Library, Sustainability Hub, Students Support Centre, Child Protection and Safety, Education and Creativity, Youth4Growth, and Sustainable Livelihood for Women.
The Principal, Elepe Community Senior Grammar School, President of NAIDS-National and Hon. Hassan Oluwakemi
We told the students that the difference between “extraordinary” and “ordinary” is the word “extra” and encouraged them to put in extra effort into their academics to become outstanding and extraordinary students. We also cautioned them to avoid activities that could jeopardize their future.
Beneficiaries of ChiYoWo’s Gift, NAIDS-National Executive and Members of ChiYoWo’s Team
The three-day programme continues on Thursday, we look forward to another impacting sessions with the students.
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ChiYoWo to Collaborate with NAIDS-National and ATLAS Initiative in Ikorodu School Outreach Program
ChiYoWo will be collaborating with the National Association of Ikorodu Division Students (NAIDS) and ATLAS to reach out to public secondary school students in Ikorodu.
The 3-day programme will cover 6 schools and reach approximately a thousand students from SS1 to SS3. This initiative will enable us to work with other like-minded stakeholders in Ikorodu to reshape students’ mindsets against drug abuse, cultism, and other social vices through talks and mentorship.
We’re committed to repositioning mindsets towards sustainable livelihood by implementing quality programmes that help remove barriers among people in hard-to-reach communities.
For more information about the programme, please refer to the attached flyer.
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