YOUNG RURAL DEVELOPERS SUMMIT
(YORDS)

YORDS is the convergence of  development practitioners, public policy enthusiasts, extension agents, social entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, researchers and individuals with keen interest and active involvement in rural development in Nigeria and the African continent.

Why YORDS?

YORDS provides an interdisciplinary platform for young professionals to learn, network, interact, debate ideas and provide sustainable solutions to nagging and emerging issues in the rural development space.

The summit is tailored to help participants access resources and build capacity to enable them thrive professionally and contribute significantly to the transformation of rural communities in Africa.

YORDS 2020:
Accelerated, Inclusive and Sustainable Rural Development in the Post Covid-19 Era

Meet Our 2020 Speakers and Panelists

Who should attend?

YOUNG

  • Youths aged 18 – 40 years, with a passion to develop rural communities in Africa
  • Young Professionals who are actively committed to facilitating rural development in Africa
  • Senior Professionals who are open to grooming younger professionals

RURAL DEVELOPERS

Rural development professionals which includes:
Rural sociologists,  Policy Makers/Analysts, Non-Profit Leaders, Agricultural Extension Agents, Rural Health Promoters/Workers, Rural Educationists, Social Entrepreneurs, Researchers and Students in related fields

From the Convener's Desk...

Rural Development in Nigeria; the way forward?

Rural communities in Nigeria are grossly associated with pockets of poverty and lack or inadequate social infrastructures such as education or health care facilities. However, the good news is that the relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have one project or...
Damilola Olajubutu (nee Iyiola)
Damilola Olajubutu (nee Iyiola)Convener, YORDS
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Moments from YORDS

Organised by:

Rural Nurture Initiative (RNI) is a dynamic non-governmental organisation dedicated to facilitating inclusive and sustainable rural development in Africa. We are committed to empowering rural communities, fostering resilience, and catalysing positive change through eclectic, innovative bottom-up, and community-centred approaches.

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YORDS 2020:
Accelerated, Inclusive and Sustainable Rural Development in the Post Covid-19 Era

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