YDASS Foundation
Youth Development and Skill Support (YDASS) Foundation 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.
Our Areas of Focus
Youth Education
Fashion, Electrical
Catering & Hospitality
Automobile Engineering
Vision and Mission Statement
Our Mission Statement
Youth Development and Skill Support Foundation advocates for the empowerment of indigent young people, with emphasis on providing quality basic education and entrepreneurial skills. The goal is to enable all young people, especially those in the greatest need, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. This is achievable through collaboration with a range of local and international partners, committed to empowering Nigerian youth with the requisite skills, knowledge, and support needed to succeed personally and professionally.
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
Members of YDASS Foundation
Member
Ms Mamah Patience
An education and tourism professional with an HND in Tourism Management and postgraduate qualifications in Education and Hospitality Management. She currently serves at Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Uwana, Ebonyi State.
Member
Mrs Josephine Chinyere Ugwu
A dedicated businesswoman and mother of four, passionate about supporting underprivileged children and youth. She is committed to community development through her active involvement in YDASS Foundation.
Member
Mr Romanus Nwankwo Ishiwu
A retired electrical engineer and former System Control Officer at EEDC, known for his strong commitment to lifelong learning, professional development, and community empowerment across diverse fields.
Latest News and Events
School Outreach Event
On June 24, 2025, the Youth Development and Skill Support Foundation conducted a school outreach at Holy Redeemer Secondary School in Nru-Nsukka, the hometown of the foundation’s founder. The event featured speeches, donations, and votes of thanks.
The Second Batch of the Foundation’s Beneficiaries
The Youth Development and Skill Support Foundation has successfully completed its recruitment program for the second batch of beneficiaries. We are excited to introduce the new group of participants who will benefit from our education and skill acquisition empowerment initiatives.
Highlights from the YDASS Foundation Launch on March 1, 2025
To the glory of God, the Youth Development and Skill Support Foundation (YDASSF) was officially unveiled on 1st March 2025 at Queen of The Rosary Secondary School in Nsukka. The event marked the long-awaited introduction of this transformative youth empowerment
Launching a Movement: YDASS Foundation’s Inaugural Step on March 1st, 2025
On March 1st, 2025, a new chapter in youth empowerment began with the official launch of YDASS Foundation. This initiative is not merely a charity—it is a movement dedicated to addressing the systemic issues that have long hindered the progress
Community Empowerment and Social Change: The Vision Behind YDASS Foundation
Community empowerment lies at the heart of sustainable social change, and YDASS Foundation was created with this very vision in mind. The foundation is dedicated to uplifting underprivileged youth by providing education, vocational training, and essential support systems that inspire
Nigeria’s Youth at a Crossroads: Insecurity, Corruption, and the Toll on Education
Nigeria’s youth are caught in a perilous situation as they navigate daily challenges brought on by insecurity and corruption. The escalating incidents of kidnapping, unrest, and systemic corruption have destabilized communities and left young people vulnerable. The resulting environment not
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