SID Initiative empowers young women with disabilities through leadership, health advocacy training in Lagos
The Sustainable Impact and Development (SID) Initiative successfully conducted a 3-day Capacity Building and Leadership Development Workshop for Adolescent Girls and Young Women with Disabilities, held from April 14th to 16th, 2026, at LCCI, Ikeja, Lagos.
The Sustainable Impact and Development (SID) Initiative successfully conducted a 3-day Capacity Building and Leadership Development Workshop for Adolescent Girls and Young Women with Disabilities, held from April 14th to 16th, 2026, at LCCI, Ikeja, Lagos.
This program was supported by the Global Fund and Y+Global under the Gender Equality Fund Project.
The workshop brought together 24 young women with disabilities and equipped them with critical knowledge on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, while also strengthening their leadership, public speaking, and advocacy skills.
Throughout the training, participants engaged in interactive sessions covering SRHR education, disease prevention, and the connections between HIV, TB, and malaria.
Facilitators emphasised the importance of access to accurate health information, inclusive healthcare services, and the rights of young women to make informed decisions about their bodies.
A key highlight of the workshop was the focus on media engagement and storytelling, where participants learned how to use their voices and digital platforms to challenge stigma, share personal experiences, and drive conversations around health and rights.
The training also included practical sessions on leadership development, confidence building, and public speaking.
On the final day, participants were introduced to smart advocacy strategies, enabling them to design actionable advocacy plans, identify key stakeholders, and develop clear advocacy messages.
Through group work, participants created campaign ideas and mapped out strategies to influence change within their communities.
SID Initiative remains committed to empowering young people, especially marginalized groups, with the tools and knowledge needed to lead, advocate, and create lasting impact in their communities.
