Who We Are
Dickson Okere Youths Foundation (DOYF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating, pursuing and engaging in youth capacity building projects that will stimulate entrepreneurial skills, leadership development and social emancipation of young people in Nigeria and Africa.
Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision
A Nigeria and Africa where youth are empowered as agents of positive social change.
Mission Statements
- Redirecting and refocusing the interest and strength of young people on issues that build progressive society, national peace and unity.
- Breeding trans generation of young social influencers across communities in Nigeria.
- Promoting leadership and social skills that stimulate healthy societal behaviors among young people.
- Having young people exhibit dexterity in securing advantages for the greater good of the majority.
Our Goals & Objectives
Our Goal
To stimulate entrepreneurial skills, leadership development and social emancipation of young people in Nigeria and Africa.
Our Objectives
- To breed trans generation of young social influencers
- To promote leadership and social skills that stimulate healthy societal behaviors
- To stimulate knowledge-based entrepreneurial skills acquisition and leadership development
- Getting young people actively involved in socio-civic activities
- Creating positive developmental platforms for young people to build networks and practice leadership
Our Core Values
These principles guide everything we do at DOYF
Diplomacy
We approach challenges with tact and thoughtful negotiation.
Dialogue
We believe in open communication to resolve differences.
Integrity
We maintain honesty and strong moral principles in all we do.
Leadership
We cultivate and demonstrate exemplary leadership qualities.
Negotiation
We seek mutually beneficial solutions through discussion.
Possibility Mindset
We believe in the potential of every young person to create change.
Community Service
We are committed to serving and uplifting our communities.
Our Belief
We believe the youth are great agents of social change, and if well-built and empowered, would positively impact the narratives of both domestic and international social systems.
Our team is passionately committed to creating positive change in the social spaces of Africa through entrepreneurial skills acquisition and empowerment programs, leadership development conferences, seminars, trainings, workshops, community services and advocacy campaigns/programs.
