01 · Fellowship
Youth Civic Change Fellowship
Build practical civic leadership skills, connect with other changemakers, and develop the capacity to create meaningful community change.
Explore fellowship →Get involved · Join the work
There's a way to help that fits what you bring.
Join a fellowship cohort, partner with us on a project, volunteer your skills, or simply reach out. Every contribution helps keep this work moving in Gombe and across the northeast.
15–35
Fellowship age range
3+
Ways to contribute
2020
Established
Find your place
Your time, skills, ideas, and partnerships can help move communities forward.
OKDI works with young people, civil society organizations, institutions, funders, and community members. Whether you want to learn, collaborate, volunteer, or support a specific area of our work, there is a place for you.
02 · Partnership
Partner with OKDI
Work with us on civic engagement, digital literacy, governance accountability, GBV prevention, and community development initiatives.
Explore partnerships →03 · Volunteer
Give your time or skills
Support community outreach, research, training, communications, technology, and other activities across our projects.
Volunteer with us →01 · Fellowship
Youth Civic Change Fellowship
Equipping emerging civic leaders with the tools, skills, knowledge, and networks to create lasting change.
The Youth Civic Change Fellowship is a dynamic program supporting emerging civic leaders from rural and youth-led organizations in Africa. Certified fellows join the Youth Civic Change Alliance (YCCA), a regional network of changemakers.
- Ages 15–35, active in a youth-led or community organization
- Delivered in cohorts — Cohort 1 focused on Northeastern Nigeria
- Training in civic engagement, policy advocacy, fundraising, and governance
- Mentorship, a certificate of completion, and YCCA membership
Cohort details and application windows are announced on our blog. Read the full 2025 call for applications for reference, or contact us to be notified when the next cohort opens.
What fellows gain
Practical skills, networks, and support.
Fellows receive practical training in civic engagement, policy advocacy, fundraising and resource mobilization, organizational strengthening, and community leadership.
The program also provides mentorship from seasoned civic leaders and an opportunity for fellows to design and implement their own civic project.
02 · Partner with us
For funders, agencies, and civil society organizations.
We've delivered projects with Plan International, CITAD, and Life Line — and we're open to collaborations that fit our thematic focus and community priorities.
01
International NGOs & Foundations
Co-fund a project, sponsor a fellowship cohort, or support a specific thematic area such as digital literacy, GBV prevention, or governance accountability.
02
Government & Institutions
Work with us on accountability tools, civic education, open-data initiatives, and community-focused programs at the state or federal level.
03
Civil Society Organizations
Join our civic space and FoAA advocacy network, or collaborate with us on grassroots community programs.
03 · Volunteer & support
Give your time or skills.
Your skills can become part of the work.
We regularly need volunteers and part-time support for community outreach, training delivery, research, and communications across our Gombe-based projects.
If you'd like to get involved, reach out with a note about your skills, interests, and availability.
Get in touchFinancial support
No formal donation portal yet.
OKDI doesn't currently run an online donation system on this site. If you'd like to support our work financially, please contact us directly to discuss available options.
Contact OKDI →Stay connected
More ways to take part.
You don't have to wait for a formal application or partnership opportunity to connect with OKDI.
Fellowship
Watch for the next cohort.
Follow our announcements for new Youth Civic Change Fellowship opportunities and application windows.
Visit the blog →Partnership
Bring us an idea.
Tell us about the community, challenge, or opportunity you'd like to explore together.
Start a conversation →Community
Help spread the word.
Share our work, connect us with relevant networks, or help others discover opportunities to participate.
Connect with us →Let's work together
Have an idea, skill, or partnership to explore?
Tell us what you're thinking. We’re always interested in conversations that can lead to practical community impact.