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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
Building a better world, raising a new generation of leaders

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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S.M.I.L.E CELEBRATES TWO OUTSTANDING TEACHERS IN THE 2022 YOUNG LEADERS MENTORING PROGRAM 🌹🌹

Today, we are exhilarated to celebrate our most outstanding 2022 teachers, Mrs Oluremi Ladipo of Jagunmolu Girls Senior Grammar School and Mrs Victoria Adeyemo of Lanre Awolokun Senior High School, who have been instrumental in driving the 2022 S.M.I.L.E Young Leaders Mentoring Program in their respective schools.
Through their tenacity and tremendous sacrifice, the students in their respective schools were able to champion a Farm project in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2- Zero Hunger; and distribute their farm produce amongst students and teachers.
Special appreciation also goes to Mrs Adeyemo, who was instrumental in ensuring the success of the S.M.I.L.E Digital Literacy Program aimed at bridging the digital divide amongst students.
Their dedication to this program helped us achieve our goals as an organization this year. We are privileged to have them as a support system and partners.
#YouthLeadChange
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CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF TEACHERS💃🏾🕺🏾

Happy World Teachers’ Day ❤️
Teachers are special !
Teachers are gifts to the world!
One day is not enough to celebrate the exceptional role teachers play in molding the lives of our children and Youth.
As an organization, we are indebted to you and we appreciate your partnership with our Youth development initiatives across public secondary schools.
Thank you for working tirelessly to enrich the lives of the next generation, because of your commitment and sacrifices you bring out the best in our Youth.
We celebrate you today and always
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The Young Trailblazer || October

Dear Friends,

This month’s spotlight is on 19 years old Victor Yahaya, the governor of the 2020 set of Change Champions in Archdeacon Adelaja Senior High School, Lagos.

Three words that best describe him are courageous, intelligent and introspective. Victor loves to speak and write quotes on Leadership, Purpose and Dreams.

He sees himself as a problem solver and a blessing to his generation.

#YouthLeadChange
Building a better world, raising a new generation of leaders

S.M.I.L.E PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO OVER 190 PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS 💃🏾🕺🏾

It’s a new academic school year and we are elated to have successfully completed our Back to School Outreach across 8 public secondary schools we’ve adopted in Lagos State.
 
 
With the rising cost of educational materials, we are delighted that through this intervention we could support the educational pursuit of over 190 indigent students by donating notebooks and pens.
 
 
Our profound gratitude goes to our beloved partners for their generous donations and for consistently supporting our Youth.
 
 
Wishing our amazing Youth a very successful academic session ❤️
 
 
#YouthLeadChange
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The September 2022 edition of the Change Champions Chat

Dear Change Champions,
The September 2022 edition of the Change Champions Chat series is aimed at enlightening young people about the immeasurable power of their minds and how it can shape their reality.
This educative session will hold on Saturday, 24th of September 2022 and will be facilitated by a member of S.M.I.L.E Family- Mr Taiwo Ashaolu.
It promises to be highly informative and revealing session for all S.M.I.L.E Change Champions who desire to understand the creative power of their thoughts.
You don’t want to miss it and don’t forget to share with other Change Champions!
Note:To participate kindly forward your full name, school, phone number and the year you were on the Change Champions program via text or WhatsApp to 07087364005.
#YouthLeadChange

Mr. Matthias Schmale || Quote

Dear Friends,
As we go about our day to day activities in different spheres of life, we must be intentional about working effectively and deepening our relationship with the different age groups in order to achieve the much needed growth and development.
Have a splendid week!
#AWorldForAllAges

CELEBRATING TWO NEW UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS!

Hurray!! 🕺💃💃
We are extremely delighted to announce our new set of university admissions.
A big congratulations to two of our diligent Youth- Tolulope and Balikis our new University scholarship beneficiaries, both of whom are pursuing a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and Mass Communication respectively.
We are glad to see you both aspire for greatness and work towards a better future.
We believe that through education, you will be equipped with the needed skills and insight to harness opportunities and solve problems around you.
Profound gratitude to our partners, who through their donations have made their dreams a reality.
S.M.I.L.E…Building a better world, raising a new generation of Leaders

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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