A Light Bulb of Youth In African Development

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African Youth Development Foundation (AFRYDEF) | Education For Life-Long Empowerment (ELE)

African Youth Development Foundation (AFRYDEF) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization established in Nigeria in 1999 to mobilize resources and to promote and support sustainable youth empowerment and rural development initiatives in Africa.

AFRYDEF is governed by a Board of Trustees and a Management Committee made up of widely experienced professionals representing diverse communities and interests. Our life-changing and community development programs are funded by membership contributions and public donations.

AFRYDEF Mission: to cost-effectively transform the lives of youths, women and children in the rural communities of Africa through facilitating sustainable youth and rural development initiatives.

Strategies:
Award full and partial post-primary school and university scholarships to children from poor families.
Provide free computer training services at our Multi-purpose Skills Development Centers.
Provide career counseling for teenagers and graduates of post-primary schools intending to enter high schools and universities.
Donate books, computers and other teaching/learning aids to benefiting primary and post-primary schools.
Assist relevant government agencies and institutions in curriculum development and in teacher training.

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