Every Saturday, Banke of Raising New Voices and Ariyo of Center for Liberty talk about a certain segment of electoral reforms on the Weekend Show on AIT between 8am to 10am. Incase you missed today's conversation, Please watch it here; https://youtu.be/aww9nf8AzRs ...
Read PostThe International Youth Day for 2020 is slated for August 12th. As a youth-oriented organisation, Raising New Voices is hosting an international youth summit for young Nigerians around the world on the 13th of August 2020. The theme for this year will be 'Electoral Reforms And Youth Inclusion'. In line with our mission, vision and goal, we would love to hear diverse opinions on electoral reforms and we are inviting every well-meaning young Nigerian leader to speak on the issue of Electoral...
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Greetings to you and the entire cohort of the 9th National Assembly. We hope that this meets you well. We write on behalf of Raising New Voices Initiative, a non governmental organization focused on youth inclusion and the legislative reforms that impact on young people in Nigeria, chief of which is the current amendment to the Electoral Act, 2010. Our writing to you at this time is of utmost importance and urgency at this stage in our national life. As young people...
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Raising New Voices Initiative is having the 6th class of her 'New Voices Citizens Fellowship'. As the Corona Virus Pandemic still persists, it would be online and we are using this opportunity to invite members of the public as we present to you 'Leading The Causes' series for over 3 days. The event which will be for three days will take place on Zoom between July 1 and July 3. Details are below Day 1 - July 1st Guest Speaker - Olumide Climate,...
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Jude Feranmi, Convener of Raising New Voices Initiative will be releasing his second book, Lead The People, via an online book launch which will feature a global panel on youth leadership. Background For The Event Our world is changing. In the 21st century, there is a rapid evolution of our world from what it was - sustainable, self-recycling, regenerative, abundant - to what it could become - unsustainable, degrading, unequal, dying. As we march towards the future, our generation is faced with...
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With the advent of COVID 19, many Nigerians have begun to see the essence of governance and why the government is so important to the everyday lives of citizens. This understanding or revelation (as you may) has brought up people wanting to get involved as the little aspect they can and be able to influence the decision making machinery of the state post-COVID 19. In line with our mandate at Raising New Voices, we are inviting the general public to join...
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RNV, YNAG, MVMF Launch “OSUN Beats COVID19” Initiative Youth Led Organisations to crowdfund resources to provide palliatives for vulnerable citizens Initiative to be implemented by fellows of New Voices Citizen Fellowship residing in their local government areas and submit accountability report Imploring Osun indigenes outside the state and in the diaspora to donate to the relief fund The Coronavirus Disease (COVID 19) pandemic has caused unprecedented disruption to human activities across the globe. Nations and international agencies are formulating measures to...
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AUTHORED BY DENNIS AMATA Across the globe, contesting for political positions involves key strategies, proper planning and execution. Consequently, funding such operations remains a germane consideration, as a result, political candidates/political parties employ diverse means and as well, solicit for donations from individuals who believe in their vision. For years, this has been the traditional method of funding political operations until the early 2000s when political candidates began to place much focus on the digital space. In the early 2000s, only the...
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Queenstouch global initiative is an advocacy group run by Fisayo Queen, they advocate on issues bothered around sexual and gender-based violence, the mental health of teenagers and fundamental human rights for young people. The organisation creates a safe space for young people to talk about their mental health. ...
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New Voices Fellow Babawale Popoola and his organisation AllForOne tackles the issue of 'A Fair Society For All' and enhanced democracy. The organisation known as OneForAll Initiative is a youth-led organization that advocates a fair-for-all society and enhanced democratic practice. They work to ensure democratic accountability, inclusive governance, corrupt-free society, advocates for human rights as well as facilitating civic engagement and policy advocacy. At 'OneForAll Initiative', they have been empowering young people and communities to make vital changes that tackle the root...
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