Itsekiri NextGen
We work towards ensuring a better life for the next generation of Itsekiri young person.
About Us
Helping Itsekiri young people believe they are Valuable, Powerful and are change makers
The Itsekiri NextGen project is a brainchild of diaspora Itsekiris willing to improve outcomes for Itsekiri students. In order to improve the opportunities available to future Itsekiri graduates, we have decided to initiate the project to mentor Itsekiri students in secondary schools, starting with Pessu community as a pilot project before expanding to other communities within Warri Kingdom.
Our Vision
To positively transform one Itsekiri youngster at a time!
OUR MISSION
Leadership Mandate
Our leadership mandate is a crucial aspect of the Itsekiri NextGen Project, and it revolves around the fundamental objective of nurturing and cultivating the next generation of Itsekiri leaders. This mandate is not only about identifying potential leaders but also about providing them with the necessary tools, skills, and opportunities to grow and thrive in leadership roles.
Digital mandate
Our digital mandate is to ensure that young Itsekiris in Iwereland have the necessary digital skills, knowledge, and resources to navigate the digital landscape effectively. This involves providing them with access to computers, the internet, and digital literacy training, as well as teaching them how to use technology to enhance their education, careers, and daily lives.
ECONOMIC MANDATE
Our economic mandate is to provide comprehensive support and resources to empower young Itsekiris in their economic pursuits. This includes offering mentorship programs, financial literacy workshops, access to business networks, providing microfinance opportunities, facilitating skill development programs, and creating platforms for entrepreneurship training.
Social and cultural Mandate
Our social and cultural mandate is centered around preserving and promoting the rich heritage of the Itsekiri people, encompassing various aspects of our culture, traditions, and values. Through a diverse range of initiatives and programs, we aim to provide comprehensive support to young Itsekiris in understanding, appreciating, and embracing their cultural identity.
literary MANDATE
Our literary mandate is dedicated to instilling a strong reading culture among Itsekiri children and adolescents, emphasizing the numerous benefits that reading can bring to their personal and intellectual development. Through our monthly book review sessions, we offer a wide range of support to young Itsekiris to nurture their love for reading and expand their literary horizons.
Our impact
Influencing the way our young people, their families, our team and the community think and act towards a better Warri Kingdom.
BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT
Participants would be able to achieve improved academic performance.
Participants would be able to build healthier relationships with their parents, teachers, peers and siblings. As a result of this, they would be empowered to make better lifestyle choices.
Out of school participants would be encouraged to enrol back in school and this will help to reverse the current trend of students dropping out of school.
As a result of regularly feeling good about themselves, participants will be expected to have enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence. These are essential qualities for aspiring leaders.
The ugly trend of drug and alcohol misuse will be reduced when participants regularly learn about the dangers and consequences of drug and alcohol abuse.
As a result of improved interpersonal skills, the participants would be encouraged to show genuine interest when exchanging information with others. This would stand them in good stead as aspiring leaders.
