Gyara Kayanka

DRUG-FREE AREWA MOVEMENT (DFAM)

A PROJECT PROPOSAL ON

GYARA KAYANKA

BY DRUG-FREE AREWA MOVEMENT (DFAM)

RESTORING HUMAN DIGNITY AND TITLE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AMONGST STREET YOUTHS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

A Project Proposal on Gyara Kayanka

INTRODUCTION OF THE ORGANISATION The Triumphant Youth Foundation (TYF) is a youth-focused, not-for-profit, non-governmental, non-religious and development organisation with a vision "To Build Skills, Character and Vision among Youths for Self-Reliance and Sustainability". To achieve our vision, Triumphant Youth Foundation aims at achieving youth comprehensive and sustainable development, through the provision of services, programs, and projects to improve their economic standing and to raise responsible leaders through rehabilitation and provision of vocational training opportunities for decent jobs and also provide mentorship activities to tackle the Restiveness among the youth.

The Foundation have a virile governance structure consisting of noble Board of Trustees made up of reputable citizens who have made mark in their various fields of Endeavour who provide oversight, mission based leadership and strategic governance. There is a management team consisting of department heads led by the Executive Director to deal and execute day-to-day administrative and managerial matters of the Foundation. The foundation have recorded many achievements over the last few years through their intensive awareness on „Say No to drugs .

Some of the achievement made so far includes: Ÿ 380 anti-drug abuse clubs in Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Higher Institutions (Universities, College of Educations and Polytechnics) in Northern Nigeria. Ÿ Over 500,000 people reached and received knowledge on "The Truth About Drugs" in 19 Northern States and Abuja in partnership with The Foundation For A Drug-Free World, USA, Mamman Marshal Foundation (MMF) Ÿ 7 street youth transformed and reunited with their families and 10 Young ladies trained on tailoring. Ÿ 4 University Scholarships given to youths who showed promising future in academics. Ÿ DFAM Chapters in 19 Northern States and Abuja, 3,115 ward of the 4,611 Triumphant Youth Foundation through its initiative intends to increase their activities amongst the youth especially in the 19 northern states and FCT where abuse of drugs have become rampant among young people both male and female. This is what birth the project- Drug Free Arewa Movement (DFAM) and we are optimistic that this project will bring about positive change to some youth living in the streets.

BACKGROUND TO THE PROJECT Nigeria faces a growing problem of drug abuse across all its geopolitical regions, which has continue to worsen conflict dynamics and inflicting harmful impact on governance and peace (Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme and International Alert, 2017). In Nigeria, it is estimated that one in seven persons aged 15-64 years had used a drug in the past 12 months, with an estimated prevalence of 14.4%, corresponding to 14.3 million people aged 16-65 15-The highest levels of any past-year drug use was among those aged 25-39 years. Among these drugs,

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cannabis is the most commonly abused, 10.8% (10.6 million people); with average age of initiation among the general population at 19 years, followed by opioids (such as tramadol, codeine, or morphine), 4.7% (4.6 million people). According to National Bureau of Statistics (2018), the abuse of cough syrups containing codeine and dextromethorphan is estimated at 2.4% of the adult population (nearly 2.4 million people) in Nigeria. Overall, an estimated 376,000 are estimated to be high risk drug users, majority of whom are regular users of opioids.

In northern Nigeria (Arewa), a prevalence range of 10 to 13.6% has been reported, with the highest prevalence in North-East zone (13.6%), followed North-West zone is (12%) and NorthCentral having a prevalence of 10% (NBS, 2018).

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The abuse of these drugs are resulting to great adverse impacts, which include, but not limited to destruction of lives and communities, undermining sustainable human development and generating crimes. It also affects all sectors of society in all countries and in particular; freedom and development of young people, the world s most valuable asset. Drugs are grave threats to the health of all mankind, the independence of states, democracy, the stability of nations, the structure of all societies and the dignity and hope of millions of people and their families (UNDCP, 2002). It has been established that alcohol and other drug use is a factor in many accidents, injuries, vandalism, and crimes in the society (Ray & Ksir, 2002). It has been estimated that by the year 2020, mental and substance use disorders will surpass all physical diseases (WHO, 2008), with already reported 15.3 million individuals having drug use disorders (WHO, 2013).

In relation to crime and other offences, many high risk drug users had been arrested for theft (12%), sex work (5%), burglary (4%) and shoplifting (2%). Other serious social problems such as missing school or work, doing a poor job at work/school or neglecting their family or children have been reported among drug abusers (NBS, 2018). The upraising security challenges in the Northern region may not be unconnected with the raising prevalence of drug abuse among youths in this region. This calls for assiduous and well-coordinated efforts to curtail and nip the menace at the bud before it becomes too late.

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BACKGROUND TO THE PROJECT The phenomenon of children living on the street is not a new issue worldwide. This issue has brought awareness to humanitarian, religious, and governmental agencies for more than thirty years (Marrengula, 2010). In 1951, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) first coined the term "street child" while referring to transient children following World War II and it was then fiercely discussed by the international community in the wake of the International Year of the Child in 1979 (Panter-Brick, 2001). This resulted in the formation of the Inter-NGO Program on street children and street youth in 1982.

Notwithstanding the much campaign on Almajiri Right recently in Northern Nigeria, there is still a good number of the youth living on the street without care and social inclusion. Most of these youths especially the young ladies are victims of sexual exploitation, the young men tools of violence and many criminal activities. With the total ban on Almajiranci in May 2020 by the Northern Governors' Forum which hitched the deportation of Almajiris to their states of origin during the COVID-19 pandemic among others, little success has been achieved as a large number of youth are still living on the street, wandering without parental care.

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Reference to the above diagrame, street youth in Northern Nigeria have got economic and social problems. The economic problem is lack of employment opportunities. As a result the youth do involve in illegal activities such as theft, gangsters/thuggery, kidnapping and so on to sustain their lives. Common social problems are inadequate social facilities (health, education, and housing), etc. The lack of Government intervention has led to engagement of these youth in bad habits such as abusing drugs. In the study made by our programme and research team 75% of the youth indicated that the reason for problems caused by these youth in the region is lack of community intervention for them. The same study also shows that 66.7% the youth spend their time abusing drugs, as both the government and community leaders neglect them, 75% of the youth indicated that establishment of youth center could alleviate the problems of the above3

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mentioned bad habits.

To observe the problems of these street youth who are living on streets normally are employed in the unorganized sector streets hawking, motor parks vendors and observe them wandering around without focus while the girl children have been pressed into commercial sex work. Since, they have not had an adequate opportunity learn adequate socializing, surviving and coping skills, they are forced to adopt aberrant behaviours that lead them to indulge in antisocial activities like drug abuse, fighting with others, reacting quickly, weathering physical harm, stealing, etc. In every motor parks and markets of the North it is common to see them in a very large number crowding the communities without any tangible work. If these youth are mobilized in organized manner, they can really bring about great change in their lives and in the society.

These youth at present are being scorched by diseases and are the prime victims of crime, homosexuality, and recruitment into terror groups, STDs and thuggery. Thus it is essential to act as soon as possible to reverse the deteriorating situation of the youth at least to maintain the sustenance of our generation. Their potentials could be used for the development of the nation if attention is paid to them. They could also contribute to our development agenda that we are hoping to attain by 2030. Recognizing this, we do present this proposal to the development partners, business communities, individuals, government of the 19 Northern States and Abuja, strategic influencers to fund this project so that street youth can be impacted positively and contribute to the betterment of their own life, family and of the community.

SELECTION CRITERIA Youth within the age bracket of 11 – 18 year old, who have family and chose to living on the street also do drugs will be carefully selected from within the 19 Northern States and Abuja. The selection will involve community leaders, community base organisations, parents of runaway youths, media and Ministry of Youth and other relevant agencies.

PROJECT VISION “To restore human dignity and economic empowerment amongst street youths through job and career development, life skills, healing memory and moral renewal programme.”

PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The overall goals and objectives for the project are: Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

To empower the youth by providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them become self-reliant To instill and develop good business management strategies.

To sensitize, mobilize, unite youth and the community and help them face all challenges positively To enable stakeholders to appreciate the role of vocational institutions in the community and as part of rebuilding the nation To assist trained the youth become job creators rather than job seekers To provide employment To provide start-up amount to these youth that will help them start their business In the course of the program, networking events will be organize to help the youth make contacts that they will need eventually 4

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION The focus of this proposal is for a community-level intervention that recognizes youth living on the street as useful part of our regions catalysts for generating economic opportunities and attainment of SDGs. The project is intended to benefit youths both males and females directly and about 50,000 youths and adults indirectly in the 19 northern states and FCT. These youths will be admitted into the programme to undergo several training to help rebuild their morals and change their perspectives in life. Also they will undergo training that will enable them to become economically empowered under the vocational skill acquisition scheme.

DFAM works with communities who are vulnerable and stigmatized, by the society. Through multi sectoral, gender and culture sensitive approaches, it empowers these communities to adopt economically and socially improved lifestyles. The targets and selection of this project will concentrate on; Homeless people; Street children and Child labourers and Destitute women.

DFAM will partner with some vocational skill professionals who will train the youths at a reduced cost within the community of residence. Upon completion of the programme, each youth will be evaluated based on certain criteria to ensure that they have been able to become better persons and citizens than when they were initially recruited. Those who passed the evaluation exercise will be established on a small scale business within their communities and consistent follow-up will be done for at least 12 months to monitor their progress.

Below is the table of all interventions and the expected outcomes: S/No.

Proposed Training Programs

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Area of Focus

Trauma Care and Counseling Responsibili es Na onal Iden ty Personal Development and healthy living Family and Social life Integra on of Cogni on, Affec on and Ac on Self-recovery.

Peer Educa on

1. Improved self-percep ons in terms of personal responsibili es towards self and communi es.

2. Integra on back into society and family and improved understanding of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

3. Increase understanding on how to manage certain intrapersonal and inter-personal conflicts in a way that will foster be er understanding and rela onship.

1. 4 kinds of Agricultural farming depending on what’s applicable in the community.

1. Prospec ve youth are establish as agroprenuers 2. Prospec ve youths are trained on market networking with local buyers.

3. Prospec ve youths can feed at least themselves and support family with food items.

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MORAL RECOVERY PROGRAMME

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AGRICULTURE 1. FARMHOUSE MODERN AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES Ÿ Plas c Bo le Irriga on System

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Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Sack Farm Irriga on System Raise Beds Drip Irriga on Product Storage Compose (Soil) Forma on Nethouse Construc on Sack Farm Irriga on System Raise Beds Drip Irriga on Product Storage Compose (Soil) Forma on Nethouse Construc on

2. COMMODITY MARKETING SKILLS Ÿ Commodity Marke ng Skills Ÿ Commodity to trade and trade me. Ÿ Presenta on Skills Ÿ Emo onal Intelligence Ÿ Teaming for Excellence

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INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

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Microso Office Packages 2D Animina on Programs.

Social Media Marke ng Microso Cer fica on Microso YouthSpark Photography

1. Par cipant should have known how to use the Microso word, Excel and Powerpoint packages.

2. All Par cipant would be own an email and be able to communicate through it 3. Par cipants should be able to design fliers using 2D animina on programs.

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Tailoring Make up and Make over.

Shoe Coupling and Wallet

FASHION

1. Par cipant should be able to sow clothes properly using proper measurements. These clothes might be used for display at any of our ac vi es.

2. Par cipant should be able to give a professional make up and make over.

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Business Management Financial Management Leadership and Management Ÿ Networking Ÿ Marke ng Strategies. Ÿ Effec ve Partnership Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING

1. Par cipant must be able to develop business plans, write business proposals which would be evaluated.

2. Par cipant should be able to understand effec ve financial management which includes investment, profitability and expenses and keep proper accoun ng of the business.

3. Par cipant will understand leadership and management, its differences using several relatable case studies. They will be evaluated on this.

4. Par cipant will understand how to Network efficiently for appropriate business partners.

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Access training from our staff and experienced professional training providers in business skills and business management.

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Access finance for their micro-business, leading to increased incomes for participating households and better nutrition.

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EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Get empowered socially and economically.

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Access to functional Literacy Education.

The grant will enable the selected street youths achieve the following:

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Alleviation of poverty from their midst.

Will acquire financial discipline and learn how to save and invest.

Through such empowerment, the project will enhance local level participation of the grassroots population in local policy.

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MONITORING AND EVALUATION A checklist for the implementation of project at every phase will be developed and adhere to throughout the project period. The beneficiaries, stakeholders and independent bodies will be involved in the monitoring and evaluation of this project. The monitoring and evaluation will be continuous throughout the period of the project.

MONITORING We will develop a checklist for measuring every stage of project implementation using the logical framework of the project. Ÿ There will be Self-Assessment Group (SAG) from all beneficiaries (a form of participatory monitoring and evaluation). The trained youths under apprenticeship will be formed into groups for such assessment. Ÿ There will be Community Assessment Group (CAG) who will fortnightly monitor the project particularly during the apprenticeship and empowerment of the youths. Ÿ Monitoring and impact assessment will be continuous to provide feedback for improved outcomes. Ÿ Monitoring of project will continue after the project to ensure that long term effects are achieved. Ÿ All groups involved in monitoring shall have monthly monitoring report meeting to ensure that project meets its target. Ÿ Our monitoring and evaluation officer will spare head monitoring of activities with support from other monitoring groups.

EVALUATION We will develop a checklist for measuring every stage of project implementation using the logical framework of the project. Ÿ During the training a pre-test training test will be written by all participants to ascertain their knowledge on the subject matter and a post-test to know the level of knowledge they have gathered. At the end of the project evaluation baseline study on how job and career development, life skills, memory healing, moral renewal and sensitization can be used to achieve peaceful co-existence in the society.

There shall be monthly evaluation and inspection of youths at their apprenticeship places as well as their shops when empowered.

The project evaluation team will constitute self-assessment group (SAG), community assessment group (CAG), independent evaluators such as the media, government organization etc and TYF evaluation team. The developed checklist for every activity will be provided to all evaluation groups to evaluate the

project and then meet to have a general evaluation meeting to harness their results to see if the project goal is achieved or not.

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INDICATORS SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE: To engage street youth through job and career development, life skills, school of healing memory, secondary schools and community sensitization. Ÿ Advocacy visits conducted in all the 19 Northern States. Ÿ Stakeholders in the North committed to support the project. Ÿ Number of focus group discussions, administration of questionnaires and interviews conducted for selection of beneficiaries. Ÿ Beneficiaries selected and prepared for project training. Ÿ Beneficiaries knowledgeable on job career and development, life skills and memory healing. Ÿ Number of street youths who have chosen better life and enrolled for apprenticeship. Ÿ Number of street youths graduated after the period of their apprenticeship. Ÿ Street youths empowered to be self-employed. Ÿ Number of anti-street life clubs formed in secondary schools. Ÿ Number of radio jingle developed and information, education and communication materials developed for the sensitization. Ÿ Number of radio jingles slots aired and information, education and communication materials distributed. Ÿ Number of community and school sensitizations conducted. Ÿ Number of youths that have embraced peace and shun violence.

PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY The main sustainability of plan of the project is the involvement of the state partners such as ministry for youths, Ministry for Women Affairs and other organisation or persons to take ownership of the project. This will help in continuous monitoring and improvement of the youths who have been established and serve as a check to them.

We also intends that the youths who benefit from this project in their various States to train other youths in their communities. This is called „Social responsibility . This will become a thread where the ones trained also train others respectively so that the intervention can reach most of the idle and unemployed youths to generate income from different vocations and become economically empowered.

The beneficiaries among the youths will be instructed not to play with their business and be made to sign a memorandum of understanding to be consistent and persistent with the terms of the project. In case of breech of agreement, they will be told that the shop and the materials will cease to be theirs and they will be removed from the project. This is to serve as a means of motivation There will be formulation of Gyara Kayanka TV/Radio programmes that will constantly create awareness on the ill-living on street and its negative impact to our societies, religion, norms and cultures. Workshops within communities will also be carried to help train leader and their followers on prevention.

A thrift center will be formed at every State to enable the youths remit certain amount of money every week or month. This will be mandatory to make them take their business serious. The money will be redeployed into their business.

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