Our Programs

Unveiling Africa’s work spreads across Canada and Nigeria. In Canada, we work collaboratively with universities and community groups to organize conferences, speaker series and cultural events that showcase and bring African development discussions to the limelight.

 Annual Speakers Series:

In Edmonton Alberta, UVA offers an annual speakers’ series that connects African youths in Diaspora to development work on the continent. Till date, we have organized over 10 African centered symposiums and cultural outings. We have raised over $5000 for causes on the continent.

UVA Programs on the African continent are designed to educate African teenagers about their role in nation building while providing them with a platform and the tools to play their role. All together, our nation-building programs are all encompassing with a promise to engage children throughout their teenage years.

Annual Teenagers Essay Contests

The annual essay contest is UVA’s medium to engage with teenagers on relevant and current issues in a way that promotes critical thinking, research & analysis. Previous essay contest topics include: What is the role of secondary school students in Nigeria’s development? Nigeria at 50, Nigeria of my dreams and “How can you use media to create a change in your community’? Over 237 students from over 20 schools participated in the 2010 essay contest.

Annual Teenagers Conference

The purpose of the annual teenagers conference is to create a platform to expose teenagers to the issues facing the nation while providing them with practical skills and knowledge that will enable them contribute to the development of the country from their teenage years onward. The launch event of the conference themed ‘Nigeria @ 50, The Role of Nigerian Teenagers in Nigeria’s Development’ hosted about 600 teens from over 20 schools.

Educational Magazine for Teenagers – PACESETTERS

PACESETTERS (The Magazine of Choice for African Teenagers) is a fun, engaging and colorful educational publication focused on teen development through media engagement with teens on nation building. The magazine showcases innovative features and practical information on topics such as academic excellence, personal leadership, entrepreneurship, excellence in social interaction, language skills acquisition, and life skills acquisition. Through the showcase of inspiring teenagers and uplifting stories, the magazine seeks to inspire greatness, establish a sense of purpose in the Nigerian teenagers, and foster a passionate zeal to change the Nigerian story through individual contributions.

Current readership of the magazine is 2000 teenagers across Lagos, Anambra, Ogun State, UK and Canada.

Read more about:  PACESETTERS

Mentorship program

To facilitate the holistic development and engagement of teenagers, UVA offers a mentorship program to teenagers. In partnership with IMPACT (a non-profit youth led organization), this mentorship program connects secondary school students to young professionals who serve as role models and mentors while providing real life examples of how to maximize academic and professional experiences.

Internship Program

Through a strategic partnership with IMPACT, UVA offers an internship program that provides meaningful work experience for teenagers during the summer holidays by connecting teens to prospective employees.