Since 2015 we have consistently empowered young people for ethical leadership and community development. We have reached over 12,500 youths with diverse types of programs ranging from workshops, and conferences to fellowship programs. Below are the reports of some of these programs over the years—
2021/2020
Youth in Development Boot Camp 2021 Report
The Youth
in Development (2021) virtual boot camp received about 2079 applications
from 21 countries in Africa. The application was accessible from the
6th of December 2021 until the 20th of January 2021. 115 participants
from 14 countries in Africa were accepted for the program. 10 volunteers
worked directly with the Sozo Networks team for the duration of the
boot camp
2020 Annual Report
The COVID 19 pandemic drastically affected our ability to meet all our
goals for the year. Despite the restrictions and changes in the
international development space, we found new ways to reach our
audience. We made an impact in new ways and grew in an unprecedented
manner. This 2020 annual report is a story of how we made lemonade out
of lemon, showed resilience, and adapted to the year’s challenges.
Announcing the 2020 Youth in Development Fellows
We are pleased to announce the inaugural class of the Youths in Development Fellowship Program. We are delighted to bring together 20 talented young leaders making impacts in diverse sectors covering the Sustainable Development Goals.
2019/2018
SAFE CONFERENCE ABUJA
The maiden edition of the SAFE Conference in Abuja held on the 16th of
November 2019. The conference hosted about 50 teenage leaders and the
sessions were focused on showing insightful ways in which teenagers can
play a role in Global Development.
Youth in Development Boot Camp 2019
This project
provided 200 youths in Nigeria with the information, skills, and support
required to effectively lead sustainable initiatives, capable of
promoting democracy and social-economic growth in Nigeria. The project
was implemented by the Sozo Networks and was sponsored through grant
funding by the United States Embassy, Abuja.
SAFE Academy Report 2019
The Sozo networks welcomed the 7th cohort of teenage leaders to her SAFE
Leadership Academy on the 19th to 31st of August 2019 in Ibadan
SAFE Conference Ibadan 2019
The report of the 5th edition of Securing Africa’s Future through Education in Ibadan themed SAFE Conference 2019: Upgrade.
Social Impact Strategy Boot Camp 2018/2019
The Strategy Boot Camp held in three major locations in Nigeria, which
are Ibadan, Lagos and Abuja. These locations are known for accommodating
a large percentage of youths in Nigeria. The SOZO Networks decided to
change the tide scale by focusing on grass-roots and emerging social
sector leaders.
2018/2017
SAFE Conference Ibadan 2018
The SAFE Conference, organized by the Sozo Networks, is believed to be
the biggest leadership and career conference for teenagers in Oyo State.
It prepares them for life, career and leadership before they turn 18.
This is the 4th edition of the conference”
SAFE Conference 2017
This is the 3rd edition of the SAFE Conference Themed: Before I Turn 18 - Identifying Leadership Skills In Teens Towards National Development.