A non-profit, non-political and non-religious movement uniting Nigeria's youth to build peace, resolve conflict, and drive sustainable rural development from the ground up.
The Wazobia Youths for Peace and Rural Development Initiative (WYPARDI) is a Nigerian non-profit, non-political, and non-religious organisation founded on the belief that lasting national progress begins with peaceful, empowered rural communities.
We work at the intersection of peace-building, education, and grassroots development — equipping young people aged 18–40 with the tools, training, and platforms to lead change in their own communities.
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WYPARDI's flagship honour recognises individuals and organisations for outstanding commitment, dedication, and contribution to peace, unity, and sustainable development across the African continent.
Each year, the award celebrates changemakers whose work reflects the same values that drive WYPARDI's own mission: reconciliation, unity, and progress rooted in community.
Learn About the AwardAuthored by WYPARDI's CEO, Dr. Prince Victor Atadoga, this landmark publication lays out a prophetic mandate for Africa's unity and offers guiding principles for overcoming the divisions that have long held the continent back.
"A prophetic mandate for Africa's unity, and the principles to overcome what divides us."
By Dr. Prince Victor Atadoga · CEO, WYPARDI
Dialogue and conflict-resolution initiatives across rural and urban youth communities.
Education and skills-development programmes tackling poverty and unemployment.
Capacity-building that puts youth at the centre of governance and community life.
Membership is open to young Nigerians aged 18–40 who share our vision of a peaceful, inclusive, and sustainably developed rural society.
