The Young and Woman Initiative
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OUR TEAM

The People Behind Change

At YAWI, our strength lies in a passionate team of leaders, advocates, researchers, and
community builders working every day to create opportunities for girls, young people, and
women across Nigeria.

Founder of YAWI

Adebobola Agbeja Founder & Executive Director

Every girl deserves an opportunity to thrive, every young person deserves a voice, and every woman deserves the chance to reach her full potential.

As the Founder and Executive Director of YAWI, Adebobola Agbeja leads the organization's vision of empowering vulnerable girls, young people, and women through advocacy, leadership development, education, and community engagement.
Her commitment to social justice, gender equality, and youth inclusion has positioned YAWI as a trusted platform for transformative impact across communities in Nigeria.

Our Commitment to Change

At YAWI, we believe every girl, young person, and woman deserves the opportunity to thrive, lead, and contribute meaningfully to society. Through advocacy, education, leadership development, and community engagement, we create pathways for lasting transformation.

  • Empowering Girls Through Education
  • Advancing Women's Inclusion
  • Building Strong Communities

How We Create Impact

Every initiative at YAWI is designed to empower girls, young people, and women with the knowledge, opportunities, and support they need to thrive and lead positive change in their communities.

We provide training, mentorship, and life-skills programs that equip girls and young people with the tools needed for personal growth, academic success, and career development.

We champion gender equality, social inclusion, and the protection of vulnerable populations through awareness campaigns and strategic engagement.

We nurture confident and responsible leaders by creating opportunities for civic participation, leadership training, and community service.

Meet the People Behind the Mission

Our Dedicated team

Our team brings together passionate professionals, volunteers, researchers, and
community advocates who are united by one purpose creating opportunities and
improving lives.

Baoku Oyedoyin<br><br>

Baoku Oyedoyin


Project managerr

<br>Timothy Morenikeji<br><br>


Timothy Morenikeji


Monitoring and Evaluation

Rasheed Animashaun<br>

Rasheed Animashaun


Technical Officer

Taiwo Olusegun<br><br>

Taiwo Olusegun


Media Officer

VOICES OF IMPACT

Clients testimonials

Every story reflects our commitment to empowering girls, youth, and women
through education, leadership, advocacy, and community engagement.

YAWI's mentorship program transformed my confidence and helped me become a leader in my community.

Amina Yusuf

Leadership Program Beneficiary

YAWI's community-driven approach is creating lasting opportunities and inspiring positive change

Grace Adewale

Community Partner

Working with YAWI has allowed me to witness lives being transformed through education and leadership programs.

Samuel Oladipo

Volunteer

YAWI's commitment to empowering girls and women is creating lasting change in communities.

Blessing Okon

Community Beneficiary