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Empowering Youths. Strengthening Communities.

Building disaster-resilient communities across Nigeria through preparedness and response.

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About YADI Nigeria

Youth-led disaster resilience for communities that cannot afford to wait.

Youths Against Disasters Initiative (YADI) strengthens disaster preparedness, emergency response, and community resilience across Nigeria by equipping young people to serve as informed, trained, and coordinated responders.

6 Geopolitical zones
24/7 Alert readiness
Youth First responder model
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YADI youth responders supporting disaster preparedness
Our mission

Build a generation of prepared young people who can reduce risk, respond quickly, and support vulnerable communities.

Strategic Focus

Practical programs built around preparedness, response, and long-term resilience.

YADI works across connected program areas so communities can anticipate risk, respond faster during emergencies, and recover with stronger local systems.

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Emergency Response

Rapid coordination during disasters to support affected communities and reduce loss of life.

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Early Warning Systems

Strengthening community awareness and alert systems to ensure timely disaster preparedness.

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Community-Based DRR

Engaging local communities in disaster risk reduction and resilience planning activities.

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Climate Risk Management

Addressing climate-related risks through education, advocacy, and adaptation strategies.

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Food Security

Supporting vulnerable communities with sustainable food systems during crises.

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Community Resilience

Building long-term capacity for communities to recover and thrive after disasters.

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WASH Programs

Ensuring access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene during emergency response phases.

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Youth-Centered Model

Training young people to become local responders, advocates, and resilience builders.

YADI operates through a practical youth development model that moves young people from awareness to preparedness, then into organized community action.

Model outcome Prepared youth teams that can support communities before, during, and after disasters.
Youth disaster preparedness and response training
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Education

We provide structured learning on disaster preparedness, emergency response, and risk awareness.

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Community Engagement

Youths are actively involved in sensitization, outreach, and grassroots community programs.

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Youth Empowerment

We equip young people with leadership skills to respond effectively during emergencies.

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Disaster Preparedness

Training programs ensure youth are ready to act before, during, and after disasters.

Awareness Training Mobilisation Response
National Footprint

Coordinated across Nigeria through regional leadership and local community networks.

YADI Nigeria operates across all six geopolitical zones, working with regional coordinators and local communities to strengthen disaster preparedness and response systems nationwide.

YADI Nigeria regional coordination
National Coordinator Abubakar Jimoh

Leads YADI's national coordination structure, aligning regional teams, community partnerships, preparedness programs, and response mobilisation.

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Regional coordination units

NCNorth CentralCoordination Unit NENorth EastRegional Office NWNorth WestField Operations SESouth EastDevelopment Hub SSSouth SouthResponse Unit SWSouth WestHeadquarters

Regional coordinators

NCNorth Central NENorth East NWNorth West SESouth East SSSouth South SWSouth West
Latest Updates & Resources

Field notes, emergency alerts, and practical resources for safer communities.

Stay informed with our latest activities, field reports, community engagements, and disaster response updates across Nigeria.

Flood awareness and disaster preparedness
Field Update

Flood Awareness Campaign in Lagos Communities

YADI conducted a large-scale awareness campaign to educate residents on flood preparedness and evacuation procedures.

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Youth disaster response training program
Training

Youth Disaster Response Training Program

Over 200 youths were trained in emergency response techniques, first aid, and community coordination systems.

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Community resilience workshop
Community

Community Resilience Workshop in Rural Areas

Strengthening rural communities through disaster preparedness education and resilience planning initiatives.

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Publications

Research papers, reports, and disaster risk studies.

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Disaster Alerts

Real-time emergency updates and safety notifications.

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Annual Reports

Transparency reports and organizational impact summaries.
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Join the YADI Movement

Choose your path into a national network of young responders and community builders.

Whether you give time, expertise, funding, or institutional support, your involvement helps communities prepare earlier and respond faster.

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Movement pledge Safer communities begin with prepared people.

Your support helps YADI train youth teams, activate local alerts, and strengthen response systems before emergencies escalate.

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Become a Volunteer

Join trained youth responders working directly in communities during emergencies.

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Training Programs

Gain skills in disaster response, leadership, and community engagement.

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Partner With Us

Collaborate with YADI on disaster risk reduction and community resilience programs.

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Support Our Work

Your donations help us respond faster and train more youth responders.

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Emergency readiness fund

Every contribution strengthens the next response.

Donations support preparedness training, emergency coordination, field logistics, and relief actions for vulnerable communities.

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