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The Kaduna Youth Empowerment Foundation announces with great pride and a profound sense of responsibility that it has been formally accredited by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). This is not merely a partnership, but a formal recognition and integration into the global governance structure for sustainable development. The Significance of Accreditation: Accreditation with UN DESA is a distinguished status granted to civil society organizations that demonstrate a serious commitment, proven capacity, and alignment with the principles and work of the United Nations. It is an endorsement of KADUNA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION ’s legitimacy, operational integrity, and our strategic focus on the core economic and social pillars of the UN’s mission. What This Accreditation Enables and Signifies: 1. Accreditation grants KADUNA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION formal consultative status, providing us with the recognized right to participate in UN-sponsored meetings, conferences, and intergovernmental processes. This includes key forums like the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development. The voice of Kaduna’s youth, channeled through KADUNA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION , now has a direct pathway to contribute to shaping international policies and agendas. 2. This status formally acknowledges KADUNA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION as a critical implementing partner and stakeholder in the global effort to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It validates our on-the-ground work in Kaduna as a tangible, local contribution to a universal framework, moving us from observer to recognized actor in the field of economic and social development. 3. Enhanced Advocacy and Influence: With accredited status, KADUNA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION can submit written statements and make oral interventions at UN meetings. This empowers us to authoritatively advocate for the specific needs, challenges, and innovative solutions emerging from the youth of Northern Nigeria, ensuring these perspectives are part of the official record and dialogue at the highest levels. 4. Deeper Institutional Engagement: Accreditation facilitates systematic collaboration with UN DESA and other UN agencies. It allows for more substantive exchanges of information, joint research initiatives, and collaborative projects that are rooted in both global expertise and local context. It is a bridge for sustained technical cooperation. 5. A Commitment to Highest Standards: In achieving accreditation, KADUNA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION has demonstrated adherence to principles of transparency, accountability, and representative governance. It signals to our community, partners, and donors that we operate at an internationally recognized standard of organizational excellence and ethical practice. Our Renewed Commitment: This accreditation is both an honor and a charge. It reinforces our mandate and elevates our responsibility. KADUNA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION pledges to utilize this platform to: · Faithfully represent the aspirations of Kaduna’s youth in global arenas. · Translate global agreements and policy insights into effective, localized empowerment programs. · Foster greater collaboration between local actors in Nigeria and the international community. · Contribute meaningfully to the monitoring and implementation of the SDGs, providing ground-truth data and case studies from our context. Looking Forward: The accreditation with UN DESA marks the beginning of a new, more impactful chapter for KADUNA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION . We are no longer just a local foundation; we are a locally-rooted organization with a global voice and connection. This strengthens our resolve to deliver transformative opportunities for the youth of Kaduna, knowing our work is amplified and validated within the world’s foremost platform for economic and social progress. We thank our team, community, and partners for the trust and hard work that made this achievement possible. We step forward with renewed vigor to serve as a dynamic link between Kaduna and the United Nations.