YDASSF
Youth Development and Skill Support Foundation (YDASSF) empowers indigent youth under 30 in Nigeria through education and skill acquisition. Starting in Enugu and Nsukka, it provides school fees, vocational training, and poverty relief, with plans to expand globally.
From the Founder's Desk
Nigeria is currently in the grip of urgent and critical issues such as insecurity, corruption, a faltering economy, and high unemployment rates. The escalating incidents of kidnapping and youth unrest are posing a grave threat to our society.
The root causes of these problems - poverty, lack of education, and incompetence - are significant. As an individual, I have always felt a natural obligation and Christian duty to contribute to improving the situation in Nigeria. The idea of establishing a foundation to support youth projects in Nigeria began... Continue Reading>>
Our Areas of Focus
Youth Education
Women Empowerment
Digital Skills
Vocational Skills
Meet Our Board of Trustees
Founder/Chairman
Rev. Fr. Dr. Faustinus Ik. Ugwuanyi
Senior Chaplain at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital and Broadgreen Hospital & Parochial Vicar / Assistant Priest of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool
Chief Organiser
Rev. Fr. Dr. Denis C. Agbo
Teacher at Queen of the Rosary Secondary School Nsukka; Parish Priest of Christ the King Parish Amalla Orba; Former manager of Bishop Michael Eneja Centre
Secretary
Dr. Mrs. Theresa W. Ugwuanyi
PhD Holder in Peace, Conflict and Development Studies; Lecturer at the Enugu State Polytechnic; Nicknamed Mother Theresa for Her Love for Philanthropy.
Legal Adviser
Sr. Barr. Judith C. Dinwoke
DDL, Esq, MCIarb, ICMC; H.O.D. of Science, Technical, and Vocational Schools Management Board (STVSMB) in Enugu State; PhD student at the University of Nigeria Enugu
Fin. Sec / Treasurer
Mrs. Vivian Ifeoma Eze
B.Sc. Degree Holder from ESUT Enugu; Works with the Post Primary School Management Board (PPSMB), Enugu State, consistently educating and building young minds
Latest News and Events
Kidnapping, Drugs, and Exploitation: The Urgent Crisis Facing Nigeria’s Young People
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From the Seminary to the Streets: A Formator’s Eye-Opening Journey on Education
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Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: Unpacking the Root Causes Affecting Nigerian Youth
The cycle of poverty in Nigeria is a multifaceted problem, deeply intertwined with educational shortcomings and economic challenges. Many Nigerian youths find themselves trapped in poverty due to systemic issues that hinder their ability to access quality education and acquire
The Hidden Costs of Poor Education: How Lack of Skills Fuels Youth Unrest
Poor education carries hidden costs that extend far beyond the classroom, affecting individual lives and national stability. In Nigeria, the gap in quality education and vocational training has sown seeds of discontent among youth. This shortfall often leads to a
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