Lusekelo School of Computing, Tailoring and Fashion Design Self-Awareness workshop
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On July 4th, the Resource Team engaged with students from Ungweru Organisation’s Skills Acquisition Unit (Lusekelo School of Computing, Tailoring and Fashion Design) on the first unit of SELL Module of Self-Awareness. The sessions empowered young people to discover their innate potential and how they can leverage their unique strengths to positively impact others in their communities.

Masasa Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) outreach session
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On July 4th Patricia SRH point person accompanied by Isaac the Team Leader and Samson engaged in open judgement-free and empowering discussions on puberty, body autonomy and their right to accurate SRH information among young adults of Masasa community in Mzuzu. These discussions aim to break myths, end stigma, promote awareness, respect and enhance understanding of natural body changes.

Clean-up drive
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On the 11th of July which was a second Friday in the month, the Y.D.U Team joined the entire Ungweru team, Mzuzu University students from Society of Forestry and Environmental Management (SFEM) and Society of Water and Sanitation Scientists (SWASS) departments in the monthly clean up drive an initiative that encourages proper waste management and protecting mother earth.

Presentation of certificate
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The team presented a certificate to Brian Onali who has completed his studies at Mzuzu University and attended more than 4 SELL unit sessions on 17th July. Brian is from Kenya and is the founder of Society of Forestry and Environmental Management (SFEM), a vibrant group which is working with the Youth Development Unit in different causes.

Care for the Earth unit Pilot Workshop

The YDU Team interacted with Mzuzu University students of the Society of Forestry and Environmental Management (SFEM) and Society of Water and Sanitation Scientists (SWASS) departments on the Care for the Earth Unit pilot workshop. The workshop provided a platform where the participants were invited to deepen their understanding that we are in the web of life and their responsibility towards the environment.
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Community Building training with the Anglicans
From 24th to 27th of July, the Resource Team engaged with volunteers of the Anglican on Community Building training at Pastoral Center in Nkhata-Bay. This marks as a significant milestone as it is the fifth training session for this dedicated group, bringing them closer to completing all the first six rounds of training in the SELL manual. This manual is designed to equip young adults with a profound understanding of diverse perspectives, fostering their ability to peacefully co-exist and build thriving communities.

Mzuzu University Self-Awareness workshop

On June7th, the Resource Team engaged with students from Mzuzu University on the first unit of SELL Module of Self-Awareness. The sessions empowered the students to understand their emotions, values and behaviours at the same time encouraged them to reflect on their life journey by looking at strengths, weaknesses and goals.

Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) school outreach sessions
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On June 10th and 24th the SRH Coordinator accompanied by Resource Team members engaged in open and empowering discussions on Empathy Building with different streams of Form 1 students from Zolozolo Secondary School. These discussions aim to break myths, end stigma, promote awareness, respect and enhance understanding of natural body changes of menstruation and wet dreams.
On the 18th and 25th of June, the Team was at Chibavi Secondary School with the boys and girls on empathy building to break myths, end stigma, promote awareness, respect and enhance understanding on natural body changes of menstruation and wet dreams. The conversations also involved the aspect of confidence building, empowering the students to break the silence and ask SRHR questions without fear or shame, seek accurate information and accessing health services when needed. On the same dates, the Team engaged with students at Chris Academy Private Secondary School on confidence building and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) conversations to help them freely express themselves as regards to the body changes and empower them to have full control of their health as regards of STIs.
The SRH Coordinator in the company of Taonga and Samson was at Luwinga Secondary School on June 19th engaging with a different stream of students on the same discussion of Empathy Building to break myths, end stigma, promote awareness, respect and enhance understanding on natural body changes of menstruation and wet dreams.

Clean-up drive
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On the 13th which was a second Friday in the month of June the Y.D.U Team joined the entire Ungweru team and students in the monthly clean up drive an initiative that encourages proper waste management and protecting mother earth.

Katete and Lusangazi Justice step-down workshops

From the 13th to 15th Samsom, SELL Programme mentors (Tsanzo Kaundula, Jean Mkandawire and Clement Munthali) were at Katete and Lusangazi communities with the young adults on Justice unit of the SELL module. The young adults engaged in mind blowing conversations on social, climate, gender and economic justice to shape their values, attitudes and actions. These conversations also build responsible and compassionate future leaders and citizens who value equality and inclusion.

Rumphi communities Wisdom of Traditions step-down workshop
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From 20th to 22nd of June, Taonga mentored Rumphi team on Wisdom of Traditions unit of the SELL manual. With young adults from Ntchenachena, M’huju and Rumphi Boma the sessions preserved great knowledge, values and practices passed down through generations and young adults are empowered to stay connected to their identity, learn from the past while shaping life ahead of them.

Chibavi Justice step-down workshop
On June 21st, Samson and Jean Mkandawire were at St Bernadette Hall in Chibavi for Justice unit step-down workshop with young adults. Participants engaged in mind blowing conversations on social, climate, gender and economic justice to shape their values, attitudes and actions. These conversations also build responsible and compassionate future leaders and citizens who value equality and inclusion.

Laudato Si Catechist input
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There was Catechist Central Denary elections on the 28th of June and there was room for capacity building. The team represented by Isaac the Team Leader alongside Crief Daniels from the Ecology Centre was privileged to share about the Laudato Si to catechists.

The Sharing Education and Learning Foundation has organized a one day stakeholder’s engagement for women on active participation in leadership.
The event aimed at providing the women with a platform to discuss and explore ways to promote women participation in leadership and to provide platform for networking and mentoring in Bauchi State and beyond.

In her opening remarks, Mrs. Mary James Joel urged women to build self confidence and courage when pursuing leadership roles. She added that women must be bold enough to overcome challenges and set standards in leadership, she encourage participants to actively engage in discussions and share the knowledge gained with other women in their respective communities.


Speaking also Dr Esther Ahmed, Senior special assistant to the Governor Bala Muhammed on multilateral coordination and diospora focal person, highlighted key obstacles hindering women’s progress, including cultural barriers, work life balance struggles, and a lack of role models.


Esther criticized the failure to implement the 35% affirmative action for women and called for more opportunities to enable them to contribute meaningfully to national development.
Similarly, Rev Masoyi Jibila Dadi, representing the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), emphasized the need for stronger family structures and societal reorientation to empower women.

Hajiya Asma’u Yahaya, Chairperson of Women with disability integrity development initiative, advocated for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in governance, commending SELL Foundation for the imitative and urged NGOs to follow suits.


The programme Coordinator Mr. Beji Jibe, thanked the panelists for availing themselves and their inputs noting that future programmes would engage more young women.
The event was attended by women from Government and private agencies, religious/traditional   bodies, wards and feature interactive group discussions and presentations on advancing women’s participation in leadership in Bauchi State and beyond.


SELL ADVOCATES FOR CHILD PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN PANKSHIN, PLATEAU STATE


Sharing Education and Learning for Life (SELL) team recently conducted advocacy visits in Pankshin, Plateau State, to discuss the rising cases of child trafficking, child labor, and other social challenges. The initiative also emphasized sustainable development efforts, particularly in agriculture, as a pathway to empower the community.

During the visit to His Majesty Nde Jika Golit the Ngolong Ngas, the Programmes Coordinator, Mr. Beji Jibe, expressed condolences to his Majesty on behalf of the SELL team over the recent passing of the Queen. He presented alarming statistics on the prevalence of child exploitation in Pankshin and Kanke LGAs and emphasized the urgent need for collective action to safeguard the rights and welfare of children.


In addition, Mr. Jibe informed His Majesty of SELL’s introduction of Smart Agricultural training for farmers in Pankshin. The training will focus on reducing the excessive use of chemical fertilizers by promoting organic fertilizers and sustainable natural farming methods.
This approach aims to support healthier agricultural practices while addressing environmental concerns.


His Majesty expressed profound concern regarding the issues discussed and praised the SELL team’s proactive initiative. He pledged his support in mobilizing efforts to protect children and advance sustainable farming practices within his domain.
Following the engagement with His Majesty, the SELL team visited the leadership of the Ngas Development Association (NDA).

The Association’s President, Dr. Danjuma Gokum, voiced dissatisfaction over the rising cases of child abuse and intake of illicit drugs among the youths in Ngasland. He attributed these issues to a lack of parental responsibility and youth idleness, which have contributed to the growing social vices in the community.


Dr. Gokum strongly advocated for the establishment of vocational training centers as a means of engaging young people constructively.
During the meeting, the SELL team highlighted its commitment to driving sustainable development through Smart Agricultural training.


SELL FOUNDATION NIGERIA HOLDS ITS 12TH ANNUAL GENERAL REFLECTION


Sharing Education and Learning for Life (SELL) Foundation Nigeria held its 12th Annual General Reflection with the theme:  Building Peaceful Society through Family Cohesion: A call for Inclusivity.

The event which took place at country home hotel in Jos, from the 30th April, to 4th May, 2025 brought together SELL volunteers across the North East and Plateau state.
The 2025 AGR provided participants with the opportunity to reflect learn and plan for the way forward.

During the event, the participants reviewed the progress over the past year, highlighting key achievements, challenges and lessons learned.
The AGR also provided the participants with the opportunity to engage in strategic discussions on future plans and opportunities that lie ahead.

Key highlights of the 2025 AGR includes:

1. Group life check-in
2. Review of past year's achievements and challenges 
3. Reports from communities/Resource team
2. Strategic discussions on future plans and opportunities
3. Renewed commitment on SELL's mission and Vision. 
4. Business meeting
5. Talk on theme of the AGR
6. Sight-seeing among others.

Chibavi Sexual and Reproductive Health workshop
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On May10th, the SRH Coordinator Patricia facilitated an SRH engagement to the youth of Chibavi community in Mzuzu. With an age patronage ranging from 16 to 24 the activity was held at St Benadette Hall. The youth were empowered with Sexual and Reproductive Health information on the challenges associated with physical and emotional changes as they are growing up including causes and prevention measures of cervical cancer and STIs as well as their sexual and reproductive rights. Assisted by youth leaders the workshop was a success.

Mzambazi and Mpherembe Justice workshop
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On the 16th to 18th May some Resource Team members and mentors travelled to Mzambazi and Mpherembe communities for a stepdown workshop on the Justice unit.

Msuli Wisdom of Traditions workshop

On May 17th, SELL Programme mentor Deborah Phiri mentored Msuli Anglican community of Nkhata-Bay on the unit of Wisdom of Traditions unit.
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SRH school outreach

On May 20th the SRH Coordinator accompanied by Ungweru Programs Manager and Elizabeth the intern  engaged in open and empowering discussion on Empathy Building with Form 1 and 2 students from Chris Academy. This discussion aimed to break myths, end stigma, promote awareness, respect and enhance understanding on natural body changes of menstruation and wet dreams.
On the 21st of May the SRH Coordinator Patricia accompanied by Taonga had SRH outreach sessions at Luwinga and Zolozolo secondary schools where Form 1 and 2 students were empowered with the skill of Empathy Building to break myths, end stigma, promote awareness, respect and enhance understanding on natural body changes of menstruation and wet dreams.
The SRH Coordinator was at Zolozolo Secondary School on 27th of May engaging with a different stream of Form 1 students on the same discussion of Empathy Building to break myths, end stigma, promote awareness, respect and enhance understanding on natural body changes of menstruation and wet dreams.
On 28th of May, SRH outreach was extended to Form 1 students of Chibavi Secondary School. The outreach centered on the skill of Empathy Building  to break myths, end stigma, promote awareness, respect and enhance understanding on natural body changes of menstruation and wet dreams.

World Menstrual Hygiene Day

On the 28th of May which was World Menstrual Hygiene Day, the SRH Coordinator attended a webinar organized by Girls Empowerment Network themed “Together for a Period-friendly World: Ending Period Poverty Through Awareness, Access and Advocacy”. This is crucial for the team’s programme development and outreach.

Catechist Training
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The team was privileged to share about the SELL programme to 76 catechist in Nkhata-Bay on 28th of May.

4th Mentor’s Training
The Resource Team led the 4th mentor’s training with the Catholic Community from 29th May to 1st June at Ungweru Organisation premises. The training centered on reflecting their journey as mentors allowing them to share their successes and failures. The mentors were empowered with Safeguarding, Sexual Reproductive Health and recycling notebook paper inputs to allow them serve with clear purpose in their communities.

The SELL team in YOBE conducted a Self awareness workshop for Corp members and Students of St Mary's school in Damaturu, Yobe State.

The workshop which was conducted using the Joharis Window Model, a psychological tool designed to help individuals understand their relationships with themselves and others focused on personal development, self-reflection, and improving communication skills.

Participants during the workshop were engaged in discussions and activities that allowed them to explore their strengths, weaknesses, blind spots, and hidden potentials.

The primary objectives of the training were to:
Improve self-awareness; help participants recognize their strengths, weaknesses, and how others perceive them.

The workshop also Enhance personal development, encourage participants to work on their blind spots and unlock hidden potentials and to also boost communication with others by understanding different perspectives.

The workshop allows participants to gain valuable insights into self-awareness and self-improvement.

BRIQUETTES PRODUCTION

The SELL   team in collaboration with Access to Life Empowerment Initiative (A2L), successfully trained 100 women and young girls in Nasarawa Community, Damaturu, Yobe State, on the production of charcoal briquettes.

This initiative supports SELL’s mission to build peaceful, self-reliant communities through education and skills development, and aligns with A2L’s vision of empowering communities to live fulfilled, dignified lives.

The training promotes eco-friendly, affordable, and sustainable energy alternatives that reduce firewood dependence, protect the environment, and enhance economic opportunities for women and young girls.

Charcoal briquettes are a simple, cost-effective, and environmentally sound fuel source, offering a sustainable path to livelihood.
Together, A2L and SELL are driving positive change by equipping communities with the knowledge and skills for a brighter, greener, and more economically secure future.

MAIDUGURI SELL TEAM CONDUCTED A LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP, ADVOCACY VISIT

The SELL team in Maiduguri, Borno State SELL team conducted an Advocacy visit to St Mary's CRI School, federal low cost Maiduguri, to raise awareness on Child safeguarding, Climate change and environmental sustainability.

During the visit, the Team met with the school management and staff, where Marcel Aiden highlighted and emphasized on the importance of child protection and the need to safeguard our children and the environment.

Speaking also, Yusuf Dugje and Thomas Zira made emphasis on climate change and environmental sustainability as pressing issues that requires immediate attention and collective action.

Similarly, the team conducted a leadership workshop for Alter Servers at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Maiduguri. The workshop aimed at empowering them with skills on leadership as the pilot the affairs of the group and beyond.

SELL CONDUCT TRAINING, COMMUNITY RISK ASSESSMENT, DISTRIBUTE CHARCOAL STOVE IN PANKSHIN

Sharing Education and Learning for Life Foundation, Nigeria conducted a three days training in Pankshin Local Government of Plateau State. The three days training focused on Smart Agriculture and Family cohesion.

The training aimed at empowering farmers with skills to improve their Agricultural productivity and also strengthen family relationship among couples.

The team also conducted a community mapping at new layout, aimed at assessing environmental risk factors of the area.

​Similarly, as way of promoting safe environment, SELL distributed charcoal stove to its volunteers.

​The training took place at Legion Hall from the 19th to 21st March, 2025 and brought together participants from different groups and families.

WORKSHOP WITH STUDENTS IN SELECTED SCHOOLS IN ADAMAWA, PANKSHIN

In our efforts to empower students with knowledge to succeed in an Ever-challenging world, Sharing Education and Learning for Life Foundation conducted workshop for selected students at Standard Secondary School Mayo Belwa, Government day Secondary School Numan, Jambutu Wisdom Academy Yola and Holy Cross Secondary School Pankshin Local Government of Plateau State.

The workshop which took place in different phases centered on leadership, Conflict Management, Active communication/listening and Empathy.

The workshop aimed at equipping the students with skills for personal and professional growth.

JALINGO SELL TEAM IN COLLABORATION WITH STAKEHOLDRES, PARTNERS ORGANIZE A MAIDEN CLIMATE CHANGE ACTORS SUMMIT

The SELL situation room of Environment and Climate Change, in collaboration with Taraba Youths Transformation Initiative (TYTI), Centre for Peace Education and Community Development (CEPEACECODE), Coalition for Civil Society Organizations in Taraba State, Ministry of Environment Taraba State and FOURCI Nigeria held a summit at the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Conference Hall, Taraba State Secretariat in Jalingo.

The Summit is envisioned as a dynamic platform to bring together government agencies, Heads of Farmers Organizations, Civil Society Organizations, Religious Organizations and Community leaders to deliberate on pressing environmental and climate change challenges facing Taraba state through collaborative dialogue and innovative policy discussions.


The event aimed to develop an actionable strategy that addresses environmental degradations and promote sustainable development.