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March 26, 2026
Voices from the Street: Giving Young Mothers a Second Chance
Meet Yetunde, a 19-year-old mother who lives in a motor park in Lagos. She once dreamed of becoming a fashion designer. Today, she sells stachet water, boiled eggs just to feed herself and her baby. Yetunde is not alone. Many young women like her were forced onto the streets after losing
March 21, 2026
LeadUp ReStart – A New Chapter for Young Street Mothers in Lagos
In the heart of Lagos, young street mothers struggle daily juggling survival with motherhood under impossible odds. Some work as bus conductors. Others sell water, eggs, or offer basic services in motor parks where they also sleep. Most were pushed out of their homes due to the death of a parent, domestic abuse, or early pregnancy. They earn barely ₦3,000 daily
July 3, 2025
LeadUp Webinar Series: Virtual Leadership and Capacity Building Series for Youth and Community Champions
Since inception, LeadUp Webinar Series has served as a dynamic platform for inspiring, educating, and equipping young leaders and community advocates across Nigeria and beyond. Through a series of interactive webinars, the initiative connects passionate individuals with thought leaders, global mentors, and practical tools for transformational leadership.

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but everyone can do something, and that something can change a life.

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