#SEYP 2025: A Year of Impact, Partnership & Empowerment

The Socio-Economic Youth Empowerment Initiative (SEYP) had a transformative year in 2025, marked by strategic partnerships and impactful programs. Here’s a snapshot of our achievements:

Strengthening Mental Health & Psychosocial Support

• Trained staff in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS)
• Supported 13 female survivors in safe houses/shelters with mental health training
• Empowered 7 female returnees with MHPSS training

Advancing Child Protection & Advocacy

• Participated in World Children’s Day Commemoration, advocating for child empowerment and protection
• Amplified key messages on child abuse and trafficking prevention

Economic Empowerment & Skills Development

• Conducted vocational skills training for 55 returnees in various trades
• Implemented SIYB and vocational skills training for 50 participants, enhancing entrepreneurship and employability skills

Women’s Empowerment & Financial Literacy

• Provided financial literacy training for market women and persons with disabilities
• Collaborated with Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and GIZ SEDIN to promote financial inclusion

Menstrual Health & Youth Engagement

• Partnered with organizations to promote menstrual health awareness and reusable pad initiatives
• Trained students on making reusable sanitary pads

Strategic Partnerships & Institutional Strengthening

• Implemented ICSS trainings, reaching over 70 participants
• Collaborated with government institutions, international organizations, and community stakeholders

Empowering Survivors of Human Trafficking

• Launched Resilience Fund Project, supporting at-risk female survivors
• Provided internships, business support, and media awareness campaigns

Shelter Services & Humanitarian Support

• Provided shelter, feeding, and psychosocial support to vulnerable individuals
• Received support from partners, including IOM, Gamesville Foundation, and Nigerian Nurses Association of Georgia

Disability Inclusion & National Engagement

• Participated in the First-Ever Disability Summit, reinforcing commitment to inclusive development

We’re grateful for the support of our partners and look forward to scaling impact in 2026.

Our Partners in 2025:

Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs, IOM, Mecaht, GIZ SEDIN, GOPA-GIZ, Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, Gamesville Foundation, Nigerian Nurses Association of Georgia, JONAPWD, NAPVID, Vibes FM, and Swiss Partners (IOM/Swiss Program).

Let’s continue empowering communities and transforming lives!