Our Programmes – zazadevelopment.org

OUR Programs

LIVING LETTERS Our Monthly Virtual Mentorship Series brings together exceptional mentors from diverse sectors and industries across Africa to inspire, guide, and empower young people. Through meaningful dialogue, representation, and shared expertise, the programme creates pathways for youth leadership, personal development, and cross-border networking. At its core, this initiative is driven by a vision for an Africa where every individual leads and serves with integrity, clarity of purpose, and compassion. By connecting emerging leaders with experienced professionals, we are nurturing a generation equipped to transform their communities, and the continent, with courage and heart.

UNBROKEN A transformative programme designed to build resilience in marginalized communities through intentional engagement, tailored support, and sustainable change. By combining community-driven insights with targeted initiatives, the programme empowers individuals and families to navigate challenges, restore dignity, and create pathways to long-term stability. Digital Literacy We provide inclusive, practical digital skills training that equips individuals, with the competencies needed to access employment, unlock business opportunities, and achieve sustainable economic empowerment. Through hands-on learning, tailored mentorship, and community-driven support, our digital literacy initiatives bridge the digital divide and strengthen pathways to meaningful participation in today’s global economy.

DIGITAL LITERACY We provide inclusive, practical digital skills training that equips individuals, with the competencies needed to access employment, unlock business opportunities, and achieve sustainable economic empowerment. Through hands-on learning, tailored mentorship, and community-driven support, our digital literacy initiatives bridge the digital divide and strengthen pathways to meaningful participation in today’s global economy.

CIVIC EDUCATION AND ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP Civic Education and Active Citizenship* Our Civic Education and Active Citizenship programme is designed to empower individuals, with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to participate meaningfully in governance and public life. We believe that vibrant, accountable, and inclusive societies are built when citizens understand their rights, fulfill their responsibilities, and actively shape the decisions that affect their lives. Through community-based learning, leadership development, mentorship, and public engagement, we create safe and accessible platforms where citizens can critically examine social issues, engage constructively with institutions, and contribute to long-term democratic progress. Our approach combines grassroots mobilization with evidence-based advocacy, ensuring that communities are not only informed but also equipped to influence policies and demand transparency from leaders. By fostering civic consciousness, strengthening local participation structures, and promoting youth-driven solutions, the programme contributes to a culture of responsible citizenship and collective action. Ultimately, our goal is to inspire a generation that is informed, empowered, and committed to building equitable, just, and prosperous societies.

Zaza Development Initiative (ZDI) is a youth- and women-led organization committed to advancing gender equality, leadership development, civic participation, community resilience, and social justice across Nigeria.