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WordPlay Literacy Program
Theme:- Scrabble: A tool for Literacy Development
Inaugurating Scrabble Wordplay Fellows in Secondary Schools in Ibadan on 21st May 2025
To boost literacy, critical thinking, and cognitive agility of young students across the curriculum, Scrabble Wordplay Fellows (active NYSC members) were inaugurated in secondary schools. These leaders mentor the students, run word-labs, and help the students weave strategic vocabulary play into everyday learning.
Cross-section of secondary school students and Scrabble WordPlay Fellows at the WordPlay Flagship Event
The WordPlay Flagship Event showcased a multi-tier Scrabble exposition as a tool for literacy development alongside interactive word-labs and teacher clinics, and culminated in the inauguration of Scrabble Wordplay Fellows—thereby helping to accelerate literacy and critical thinking across participating schools.
Teaching Scrabble skills to students at the WordPlay Flagship Event
With the event themed “Scrabble: A Tool for Literacy Development“, we set out to use scrabble wordplay to unlock creativity, sharpen critical thinking, and foster essential life skills that extend beyond the classroom
DE-YELF CUP 2025
Theme:- War Against Drug Abuse
Cross-section of organizers and coaches at the Flag Off Event on 13th September 2025
De-YELF flagged off its maiden Football Competition themed “Drug Abuse Prevention through the Lens of Youth Empowerment and Community Engagements”, uniting youth, coaches, and community members to promote healthy living, social responsibility, and a drug-free future
A representative of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) educating the players and coaches on the dangers of drug abuse
At the De-YELF Football Competition, a representative of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) delivered an enlightening seminar on the dangers of drug abuse, highlighting its devastating effects on health, life, and career, and urging youths to embrace positive choices that safeguard their future and empower their communities.
Bridging reliable partnership for effective outcome: DE-YELF & NDLEA
DE-YELF’s Team Lead presenting the event’s branded vest to the NDLEA representative to mark the beginning of DE-YELF’s anti-drug abuse advocacy.
SUSDEV 1.0
Through My Eyes: Youth Against Drug Abuse and Violence
About SUSDEV 1.0
SUSDEV 1.0 (Sustainable Development 1.0) is De-YELD’s flagship youth program designed to introduce young people to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), build their leadership and problem-solving skills, and support them to design and implement community-impact projects. Overall, SUSDEV 1.0 will be implementing initiatives targeted towards achieving SDGs 3, 4, 8, 11, and 17.
SUSDEV 1.0 Track A themed “Through my Eyes: Youth against Drug Abuse & Violence” seeks to raise awareness, educate students, and empower them to become agents of change within their communities and schools.
Through creative expression, expert-led discussions, and youth engagement, the program aims to promote healthy lifestyles, reduce substance abuse, and strengthen a culture of peace and well-being among secondary school students.