The SELL traditional units of the SELL programmes continue to make positive impacts in the lives of young people in the North East and Plateau State. SELL volunteers and SELL Resource team continue to step down workshops for groups in these thematic areas.

On the 19th to 20th February, 2024 SELL Resource team facilitated a workshop on Community Building of the SELL traditional unit and Child Safeguarding/protection for Aspirant from the congregation of Sons of Divine Love, (SDL) in Bauchi State.


The workshop which took place at the SELL Office aimed at empowering the participants with the skills on building a healthy community, fostering community development and protection of children.


The two days workshop provided them with the opportunity to explore different sessions of the community building and Child safeguarding units which includes:

• Understanding Community dynamics and relationships
• Exploring perspectives
• Team work and collaboration
• What is safeguarding/protection
• Forms of abuse
• Channel of reporting

On the 15th February, 2025 Jalingo SELL facilitators also conducted a peace building workshop for Vigilante group. This workshop came up due to the lingering Communal crisis between the Youths of Nassarawo (Ruby Settlement), Nyabunkaka and Unguwan Fulani Communities, the Jalingo Community saw the need to conduct refresher training for the Officers and Men of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) on Peace Building.

The workshop aimed at restoring peace to the community and also helped the Vigilante group strategies on detecting Early Warning signs and Response mechanism in order to beef up security measures in the area.


Areas explored during the workshop also include; community engagement on peaceful coexistence, improvement on respect for human rights, promotion of democratic development, conflict resolution and reconciliation techniques among others.

Testimonial: The representative of the Jalingo Local Government Commander who appreciated the SELL volunteers on behalf of the Officers stated that the workshop was a timely intervention which he said has improved the capacity of his Men in peace building and handling conflicts in their various communities.


On the 17th of February, 2024 the SELL volunteers I Gombe Community facilitated a workshop for the Excos of National Association of Agricultural Students Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State.

The workshop which was on leadership unit aimed at enhancing the leadership skills of excos, sessions explored during the workshop was pass the message, leadership styles, reflection on power among others.

In a bid to promote environmental sustainability and community development in Taraba State, SELL Foundation Nigeria organized a one day stakeholder’s engagement on environmental policies and practices in Taraba State and also conducted three days training from the 28th January to 1st February, 2025.

The engagement/training which brought together participants from different Local communities, Government Agencies, private sectors, Civil Society Organizations and religious bodies focused on environmental policies and practices in Taraba State, social cohesion among families and sustainable production practices, using simplified climate smart methods of agriculture.
The event provided participants with the opportunity to share their experiences, challenges and collectively identify possible areas of collaborations.

A communiqué was also issued at the end of the engagement. Dr Josesp Gimba, Chairman Civil Society Organization in Jalingo was appointed to serve as chair of the forum formed.
In addition to the engagement, SELL also conducted the following activities:
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TRAINING ON BRIQUETTES PRODUCTION/DISTRIBUTION OF CHARCOAL STOVE: SELL conducted training for selected women at Kpantinapo community in Jalingo on the production of briquettes. The training aimed at enabling the women to establish sustainable and environment friendly energy source of cooking which will serve as source of livelihood to the family. The women were also supported with start-up kits to commence small scale production of the briquettes. The team also distributed charcoal energy efficient stove to its volunteers as a means to promote care for the environment.

FAMILY COHESION: The training aimed to strengthen family relationships and promote social cohesion among families. The training equipped the couples with skills to manage conflicts, communicate effectively and also foster a supportive family environment. The training featured different activities including games as part of leisure activities.
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CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE: The training aimed at addressing and improving livelihood of the participants through introducing them to a more sustainable production practices, using simplified climate smart methods of agriculture such as using climate adapted seeds, organic compost, organic fertilizer, and organic pesticides among others.

ADVOCACY VISIT: The team paid an advocacy visits to Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Taraba Environmental Protection Agency (TEPA), among others. The purpose of the advocacy is to establish and also consolidates on the already existing relationships.
COMMUNITY RISK ASSESSMENT: The team also conducted a community risk assessment to assess environmental risk factors in Kona village.
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SELL RESOURCE TEAM FACILITATED WORKSHOP FOR ASPIRANT


SELL Resource team facilitated a workshop on Community Building of the SELL traditional unit and Child Safeguarding/protection for Aspirant from the congregation of Sons of Divine Love, (SDL) in Bauchi State.


The workshop which took place at the SELL Office aimed at empowering the participants with the skills on building a healthy community, fostering community development and protection of children.


The two days workshop which took place from the 19th to 20th February, 2025 provided them with the opportunity to explore different sessions of the community building and Child safeguarding units which includes:

• Community dynamics
• Exploring perspectives

The Ungweru Organisation's Youth Development Unit achieved significant progress in January 2025, conducting impactful workshops and training sessions. Here's a detailed overview:

The Youth Development Unit, represented by Resource Persons Taonga and Samson, facilitated a crucial step-down workshop in Mpherembe from January 17th to 19th, 2025. This workshop focused on the Community Building Unit within the Sharing Education and Learning for Life (SELL) Programme. Step-down workshops are vital for disseminating knowledge and skills gained from previous training, ensuring wider community benefit and sustainable impact. They allow participants to then train others, creating a ripple effect.

Building capacity within the SELL Programme, the Youth Development Unit successfully delivered the sixth Justice Unit training for volunteers in Nkhata Bay. Held from January 23rd to 26th, 2025, the training engaged 29 enthusiastic volunteers. This intensive program equipped participants with the skills and knowledge to address critical societal issues. The Justice Unit component empowers young adults to analyze cross-cutting challenges, including those related to political, economic, and religious spheres. This training fosters critical thinking, promotes active citizenship, and prepares volunteers to become agents of positive change within their communities. The training emphasized collaboration, interactive learning, and the exploration of potential solutions to community challenges. This ongoing investment in volunteer development underscores Ungweru's commitment to long-term community empowerment.

As the year comes to an end, SELL Programme Malawi conducted the following activities in the month of November and December.

Workshops in Mzimba boma and Katete communities
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On 1st to 3rd November 2024, the SELL programme Malawi was at Mzimba boma and Katete for community building workshops. Isaac and Taonga were the two Resource Persons that represented Sell Programme Malawi at Katete community, while Samson was at a Mzimba boma.

UNGWERU 20 YEARS CELEBRATION
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The year 2024, marks a special moment for Ungweru Organisation. Indeed 2024 marks the organisation's 20 years of existence.
Ungweru organisation was founded in 2004. It started as a Community Based Organisation and was based in the township of Luwinga, in the city of Mzuzu. The organisation was formally registered as an NGO in 2009. In 2010, the organisation moved from Luwinga to a place adjacent to Mzuzu University behind Tahit filling station.
From 2004 to 2024, the organisation has been at the forefront at improving the living standards and resilience of communities. This has been done by furthering their human and material development, offering skill strengthening opportunities, enhancing their livelihoods capacities and supporting young adults negotiate their ever changing world through the SELL programme run by the Youth Development Unit of Ungweru.
In celebrating the organisation's 20 years’ anniversary, team members and students from the organisation had a big walk from the organisation's premises to Mzuzu Shorpite on Wednesday, the 6th. Then followed by a Tree planting and cleaning exercise on Thursday the 7th. Friday the 8th with the final celebrations.

Third Mentors Training
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The Youth Development Unit of Ungweru held the third mentors’ training of the Sharing Education and Learning for Life (SELL) Programme from the 14th to the 17th of November 2024. The training was attended by 14 SELL volunteer trainees and aimed to equip trainees with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively guide and support their fellow young people. The trainee mentors have been selected from among our volunteers. The selected showed a deeper understanding of the Programme and good facilitation ability during the step-down workshops in their communities. The mentoring training is to offer them some additional capacity and skills to take on the role of support to their fellow facilitators in the field. The team also taught mentors how to make briquettes as a sustainable alternative to charcoal. This initiative aims to reduce environmental damage and minimize waste.

Youth Development Unit Champions Gender Equality
The Youth Development Unit joined the international community in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence from the 25th of November to 10th December 2024. As part of this campaign, the unit produced soundbites online and engaged with students at Mzuzu University. Students were encouraged to familiarize themselves with the university's gender policies and to report any instances of abuse. Together, we can build safer campuses for all. The unit remains dedicated to raising awareness about gender-based violence.

CHRISTMAS GREETING
The SELL team Malawi extends warmest holiday greetings to you and your loved ones. We hope this season brings you joy, peace, and an abundance of blessings. May the coming year be filled with happiness and success. CHRISTMAS GREETING
The SELL team Malawi extends warmest holiday greetings to you and your loved ones. We hope this season brings you joy, peace, and an abundance of blessings. May the coming year be filled with happiness and success.