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S.M.I.L.E DONATES LABORATORY TABLES AND STOOLS BECAUSE OF THE EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE OF 5 STUDENTS 💃🏾🕺🏾

Hurray!!
 
We are super excited we are rounding off our activities for this year on a high note with a big surprise for our exceptional Change Champions.
 
A big congratulations to Lanre Awolokun High School, Gbagada as they emerged as the School of the Year out of the 8 schools who took part in our 2022 Young Leaders Mentoring Program (YLMP).
 
This laudable feat was made possible by the team work of 5 students/ Change Champions from the school. The yard stick for this award comprised of: 100% attendance during the program, outstanding results in their YLMP exams, mentees performance, projects and exemplary character.
 
 
Moreover, part of our incentive for this award category entails granting the unanimous wish of these students within a specific cost/price range. Indeed, it was a great delight for us to make the joint request of these students a reality by donating 25 laboratory stools and 2 laboratory tables to their school’s Physics Laboratory.
 
 
We are glad these young leaders will be leaving a legacy in their school at an early age and other science students will be benefiting greatly from the newly equipped laboratory.
 
 
Special thanks to our partners whose generosity has made this donation possible. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to the management of the school, Mr Bayo Onifade, S.M.I.L.E School’s Counselor, Mrs Victoria Adeyemo and our Youth Mentors- Miss Grace Oluwagboun and Mr Gbenga Adebayo for their tremendous effort during the Young Leaders Mentoring Program.

THREE STUDENTS EMERGED WINNERS IN THE 2022 S.M.I.L.E DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAM 🏆🏆

Our hearty congratulations goes to the young leaders who emerged as winners of our just concluded Digital Literacy Program in Jagunmolu Girls Senior Grammar School.
 
Two young leaders emerged as the recipients of the Outstanding Achievement Award and each girl went home with a star prize of a brand new android phone courtesy of our sponsor Sherlanda Jackson.
 
The third student who topped the class in the digital literacy exams was given a cash gift of twenty thousand naira by one of our partners, Mr Tunde Akpobome.
 
We are not oblivious of the fact that our budding indigent youth need digital devices to learn, practice and continually thrive in today’s ICT driven world, we are certain that having these devices will take them a step closer to becoming more digitally equipped and able to access information from the internet for learning and other related activities.
 
Our heartfelt appreciation goes to our exceptional partner, Sherlanda Jackson for sponsoring this program.
 
To support this drive, please join us as we digitally empower more indigent students in the new year by donating via
 
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S.M.I.L.E U.S.A PARTNER VISITS OUR YOUNG LEADERS IN JAGUNMOLU GIRLS SENIOR GRAMMAR SCHOOL 💃🕺

It was a great delight to host one of our international partners- Sherlanda Jackson who came all the way from the United States of America. During her short stay, she visited our office and the young leaders she sponsored at Jagunmolu Girls Senior Grammar School, Lagos.
 
 
The 22 girls on the S.M.I.L.E 2022 Digital Literacy Program were so excited to meet her and it was such a redefining moment for the students as they took turns to ask questions and interact with our partner.
 
 
They expressed their gratitude to her for the opportunity they were given to be on Digital Literacy Program and assured her they will put the digital skills they have acquired to good use.
 
 
Sherlanda also encouraged the girls to discover themselves, and exude confidence as young budding female leaders.
 
 
We are exceedingly grateful to our amazing partner for supporting and inspiring our girls.
 
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22 GIRLS GRADUATE FROM S.M.I.L.E DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAM 💃🏾💃🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾

It’s been an interesting upskilling journey for the 22 young leaders in an all girls public secondary school we adopted in Lagos State, this year.
 
These smart girls within the ages of 14- 18 years old were taken through an intensive seven weeks Digital Literacy Program/ basic Computer Appreciation Course.
 
 
Being digitally literate is now a major criterion for relevance and success in today’s world and it has become more imperative that we give girls access to opportunities in the tech space.
 
 
We are glad we could help bridge the digital divide once again by digitally empowering these girls who could have been marginalized for lack of these skills.
 
Our profound gratitude goes to our partner in the United States of America, Sherlanda Jackson, for sponsoring this impactful program and Develop Africa Inc., USA/ Computer Equipment For Kids, USA for donating the 10 laptops used for the program.
 
 
Needless to say, this feat wouldn’t have been possible without the immense support of the management of the school, Mrs Jinmi-Ahisu and Mrs Oluremi Ladipo as well as our dynamic instructors- Mr Jesse Okpara C.E.O Mobitranes Technologies, Mr Gbenga Adebayo and Miss Alimot Uthman, who simplified the lessons/modules making it more practical for easy assimilation.
 
 
We look forward to more support and partnerships as we empower more young leaders with digital skills in the new year.
 
 
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The Young Trailblazer || December

Dear Friends,

This month’s spotlight is on Ifiok Isang a young Entrepreneur and a certified Google IT Support Specialist.

He is the founder of A-PLUS Technology an online store for the sales of mobile devices like phones, tablets and repairs of computers

He’s a 2021 Mentee of S.M.I.L.E’s Executive Mentoring Program for Youth, through the program he has been able to define his career path and broaden his business mindset.

Three words that best describe him are: Enthusiastic, Confident and Friendly.

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13 MENTEES SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE 2022 EXECUTIVE MENTORING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH (EMPY) 💃🏾🕺🏾

Hurray!!
We can’t keep calm!
We are glad to felicitate with the 13 Mentees (comprising of Undergraduates, young Entrepreneurs and Graduates) who successfully completed the intensive 6 months transformational (EMPY) program; consisting of monthly webinars, one on one mentoring sessions and a group social impact project.
The program provided a platform for these Youth to receive clarity and guidance regarding their dreams, aspirations and personal quest for success.
We are highly indebted to our exemplary and selfless mentor, Mr Tunde Mabawonku Chief Finance and Strategy Officer, Wema Bank Plc, a great leader who dedicated his time to opening the minds of our Youth to new stages of opportunity and strength. No doubt, his mentorship has been an invaluable gift to us.
The Executive Mentoring Program for Youth ended on a high note stretching the mentees to explore new heights and we look forward to mentoring more Youth in the new year.
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A GRAND WRAP UP OF THE 2022 S.M.I.L.E EXECUTIVE MENTORING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH💃🏾🕺🏾

One of the highlights of the hangout held to mark the end of the 2022 Executive Mentoring Program for Youth, was a special painting session.
 
 
This relaxing activity provided an opportunity for the EMPY mentees and their awesome mentor, Mr Tunde Mabawonku, the Chief Finance and Strategy Officer, Wema Bank Plc, to bond, have fun and explore their creativity.
 
The celebration ended with exchange of gifts and an outpour of appreciation from the mentees to their mentor.
 
 
We couldn’t have asked for a better way to wrap up the intensive 6 months Executive Mentoring Program for Youth(EMPY).
 
 
Our profound gratitude goes to our dear Board Member and Mentor, Mr Tunde Mabawonku for choosing to make this investment in the lives of our Youth.
 
In 2023, we will continue to provide more mentoring platforms for young people to learn from top executives in their niche.
 
 
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A GRAND WRAP UP OF THE 2022 S.M.I.L.E EXECUTIVE MENTORING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH💃🏾🕺🏾

Sunday December 4, 2022 will always remain indelible in our minds.
 
It was a day to feast and reflect on the awesome journey of impact between our amazing Mentor, Mr Tunde Mabawonku Chief Finance and Strategy Officer, Wema Bank Plc and his 13 Mentees.
 
 
The lunch which held at Zen Garden Restaurant, Ikeja was filled with laughter, joy and appreciation as the mentees took time out to express their gratitude to their mentor for his time, generosity and for providing guidance in various aspects of their lives.
 
 
As a youth development organization, we understand the importance of mentorship and we will continue to provide more mentoring platforms for young people.
 
 
#YouthLeadChange
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The Young Trailblazer || November

Dear Friends,
 
 
This month’s spotlight is on Daniel Allison, an intern at S.M.I.L.E, and an emerging young leader who is skilled at video editing and social media marketing.
 
Two words that best describe him are humble and reserved.
 
 
#YouthLeadChange
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S.M.I.L.E SUPPORTS LEARN WITH NOTEBOOKS PROJECT ORGANIZED BY RADIANCE NICHE IN IKORODU 💃🏾🕺🏾

As an organization, we believe in the ability of young people to make a positive impact and we will continue to support impact-driven Youth who are solving problems within their communities.
 
 
It gives us so much pleasure to donate 200 notebooks towards the house to house, Learn with Notebooks Project, an educational intervention organized in the Ikorodu community by Mrs Ajibola Babalola, the founder of Radiance Niche and a graduate of S.M.I.L.E’s Social Enterprise Development Program, to ensure that no child lacks basic educational materials.
 
 
We are so proud of her and her laudable initiative and with the help of our partners we will continue to support more young people blazing a trail in their communities.
 
 
#YouthLeadChange
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Strategy for Mentoring Initiative and Leadership Empowerment (S.M.I.L.E) is a youth leadership development and mentoring non-profit organization established in Lagos. Nigeria in 2011 (S.M.I.L.E) and in Maryland, United States of America in 2017 (S.M.I.L.E Initiative)

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