Nigeria Youth Futures Fund Launch

Join us for an online panel discussion to officially kick off the new Nigeria Youth Futures Fund, created in partnership with LEAP Africa.

About this event:

The $5 million fund, seeded by the MacArthur Foundation and Ford Foundation, will build on momentum in the region from the youth-led #ENDSARS movement. It will inspire, empower, and equip a new cadre of leaders with skills for personal, organizational, and community transformation. The discussion will center around the new Fund and what’s next for the emerging group of youth leaders in Nigeria.

Panelists:

Ms. Sarah Egbo, Policy Support Lead, Gender Mobile Initiative

Mr. Dabesaki Mac-Ikemenjima, Program Officer, Office of Western Africa, Ford Foundation

Mr. Femi Taiwo, Executive Director, LEAP Africa

Moderator:

Dr. Kole Shettima, Co-Director, On Nigeria and Director, Nigeria Office, MacArthur Foundation

Register here. This event is co-hosted by MacArthur Foundation and Ford Foundation.