Youth Initiative Against Violence and Human Rights Abuse
Our Story
Established in 2014, the organization initially focused on engaging youth in Jos, Plateau State, in response to the escalating crisis that had inflicted significant harm on lives and property. Official registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria, under part C of the Company and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), was successfully completed on May 25th, 2016.
This accreditation conferred legal recognition as a non-profit, non-governmental, and autonomous entity within Nigeria.Operating under the Youth Initiative Against Violence & Human Rights Abuse (YIAVHA), the organization emerged from the imperative to address the burgeoning crisis in Jos and the exclusion of young people from decision-making processes. YIAVHA’s core approach is to unite youths, regardless of religious affiliations, and facilitate their inclusion in dialogue forums aimed at fostering peace and reconciliation.
Fostering Partnerships that lead to Impactful Interventions
Any student, recent graduates, and community youth not more than 35 years .
Youth Peace building
Good governance
Human rights protection
Creating understanding
Volunteerism/internship
Capacity enhancement
Advocacy
Research and documentation
Library support
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Success story
“Before, when we meet in the bush, we would insult each other and sometimes engage in fights that may even escalate but now because of the meeting we had with them, we are now friends “
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Success story
I saw young people as people without purpose whose aim is always to steal and cause problems in the community and at home, but after the intervention that was organized by young people from these communities with support from YIAVHA, I now see them as important partners for community development and peace.
Damanjai (ward head)