Jerry Odili becomes Carrington Youth Initiative Fellow 2016

Save Our Needy is pleased to announce that our Program Manager, Jerry Odili, is one of the few selected Nigerians chosen this year to become a Carrington Youth Initative fellow.

Jerry Odili, Program Manager, Save Our Needy, second from right

The Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI), in honor of former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, a champion of civil liberties, seeks to develop a select group of young Nigerians into ethical and impactful leaders by connecting them with mentorship, networking, training and funding opportunities over the course of an intensive fellowship year.

The initiative, launched in 2011by the U.S Consulate General, Lagos, is a dynamic and youth-based initiative which brings together Nigerian youth of exceptional vision, skills and experience to design and implement projects that have a positive impact on Nigerian society.

 The CYFI fellowship is built around year-long social innovation projects that are designed by fellows and supported by the U.S. Consulate and private partners. Following successful completion of their projects, fellows remain involved with CYFI and the U.S. Consulate through the CYFI Alumni Program.
 

Congratulations to him!!!