Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) was founded in 2014, as a student initiative on the campus of the University of Ilorin and is registered under the Corporate Affairs Commission with registration number CAC/IT/NO 119116 as a youth-based non-profit making and non-governmental organisation. We are driven by our passion and commitment to achieving good governance, promoting civic engagement and peaceful political participation, youth entrepreneurship, advancing civic liberties, and championing the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).

As an organisation we have led a series of research on women’s empowerment, gender and governance, rural livelihoods, and feminist movements in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. We have consulted for organizations like Project Everyone (UK), Bill and Melinda Gates Funded CIVICUS Project in South Africa, KTN Global Alliance, Africa Uk, Restless Development UK,  AfriLabs, Nigeria, Women IN Fintech, Netherlands and National Training Academy, Egypt.

Over the years, we have built a reputation as an NGO at the forefront of demanding the formulation of youth-oriented policies through a series of advocacies and partnerships with other civil societies. Our methodology is to use data-driven analyses to seek transparency and accountability from the government.

Through our innovative programmes, we have reached out to over 12 million Nigerians both online and offline. Our engagements have focused on the implementation of the SDGs, provision of quality education, empowering local communities and building an enabling environment for women's human right through training, research, storytelling, advocacy and protest.

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This department oversees and coordinates various programs to ensure successful execution and alignment with organizational goals.

Program Management

The Board Members & Directors at Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) provide strategic oversight and governance, ensuring the organization remains aligned with its mission of promoting good governance, civic engagement, and youth entrepreneurship. They guide policy formulation, oversee financial management, and establish partnerships with other civil societies. Additionally, they drive the organization's advocacy and research efforts on women's empowerment, gender, rural livelihoods, and feminist movements, while ensuring transparency and accountability through data-driven analyses.

Board Members & Directors

The Internship Team at Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) comprises various roles including Policy, Program, Audit, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research, and Legal Interns. This team collaborates to support BBYDI’s mission by conducting in-depth research, assisting in the development and implementation of programs, monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of initiatives, and ensuring legal compliance. They play a crucial role in driving advocacy efforts, promoting civic engagement, and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through data-driven analyses and innovative solutions.

Internship Team

The Communications and Outreach team at Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) is responsible for crafting and disseminating the organization's message on various platforms to promote youth empowerment, good governance, and civic engagement. They manage communication strategies, handle public relations, engage with stakeholders, and harness the power of social media to raise awareness about BBYDI's initiatives. Through storytelling, advocacy, and strategic outreach, the team ensures that BBYDI's mission and impact reach a broad audience both locally and globally.

Communications and Outreach

The Finance and Compliance Team at Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) is responsible for managing financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining transparency in fiscal activities. This team oversees budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, audits, and adherence to both internal policies and external legal requirements, thereby supporting BBYDI's mission to promote good governance, civic engagement, and sustainable development.

Finance and Compliance Team

This department manages research initiatives and administrative functions to support organizational operations.

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