Community Evidence
Real-life experiences from vulnerable populations inform all advocacy positions.
How We Work
Policy & Advocacy System
YADI works through policy engagement and evidence-based advocacy to influence systems, institutions, and decision-making processes that shape disaster risk reduction, public safety, and community resilience across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones.
Our approach bridges community realities with policy action, ensuring that national and sub-national frameworks are inclusive, risk-informed, and responsive to local needs.
From lived experience to legislation — evidence drives influence.
Evidence Based Advocacy
Evidence-Based Advocacy Approach
A structured system that transforms field research and community insights into policy-relevant advocacy actions.
YADI’s advocacy approach is grounded in research, community assessments, and field evidence generated through its programmes across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones.
Data from communities — especially youth, women, and vulnerable groups — is synthesised into structured policy messages and advocacy tools.
Community Data
Field Research
Analysis & Synthesis
Policy Briefs
Advocacy Action
Research Integration
Data from programmes is systematically analysed for policy relevance.
Policy Translation
Evidence is converted into briefs, recommendations, and strategic messaging.
Inclusive Representation
Youth, women, and vulnerable groups are central to advocacy design.
Advocacy is only credible when it is grounded in verifiable evidence and lived community realities.
Government Engagement
Government & Stakeholder Engagement Model
Structured engagement with government institutions, public authorities, and key stakeholders to influence disaster risk reduction and public safety policies.
YADI engages directly with disaster management agencies, ministries, and local government authorities to support the implementation of national and state disaster risk reduction frameworks.
These engagements ensure that advocacy efforts translate into actionable policy reforms and improved institutional coordination.
Evidence Generation
Stakeholder Engagement
Policy Dialogue
Institutional Action
Disaster Management Agencies
Collaboration on early warning systems and emergency response frameworks.
Line Ministries
Policy dialogue on climate, development, and risk integration.
Local Government Authorities
Community-level implementation of disaster risk strategies.
Policy Dialogues
Structured engagement platforms for evidence-based discussions.
Effective governance outcomes depend on continuous engagement between evidence providers and decision-making institutions.
Coalitions & Influence
Coalitions, Media & Public Influence
Expanding advocacy impact through strategic partnerships, media engagement, and public awareness campaigns.
YADI leverages partnerships with civil society networks, humanitarian actors, academic institutions, media platforms, and private sector stakeholders to advance shared policy objectives.
These coalitions help amplify advocacy messages, strengthen public engagement, and influence behavioural and policy change across society.
Civil Society Networks
Joint advocacy initiatives and coordinated policy campaigns.
Media Platforms
Radio, digital, and print media engagement for public awareness.
Academic Institutions
Research collaboration and policy dialogue support.
Youth Advocacy Groups
Mobilising young voices for leadership and civic engagement.
Humanitarian Actors
Joint response and coordinated disaster risk advocacy.
Coalition Building
Public Campaigns
Media Amplification
Policy & Behaviour Change
Strong advocacy is achieved when institutions, media, and communities work together to shape public discourse and influence policy direction.
Shaping Policy Through Collective Influence
Join a growing network of organisations and communities working together to strengthen disaster risk reduction and governance systems across Nigeria.