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Grow. Become. Fly. — Rising Beyond Limits Published by Saving Hand Development Initiative (SHADE-IN) August is here! Welcome and happy new month! 🎉 As we continue our Changemakers: LEARN. BECOME. LEAD. journey, we enter a new phase of transformation. June challenged us to learn . July reminded us that growth is accelerated through meaningful connections. Now, August calls us to do something even greater: Grow. Become. Fly. Growth is not the destination—it is the pathway to becoming. When we intentionally invest in our personal development, embrace new opportunities, and allow our experiences to shape us, we become better equipped to fulfill our purpose and create lasting impact. Grow Growth requires intentionality. It demands that we remain teachable, embrace new challenges, develop new skills, and continually stretch beyond our comfort zones. Every lesson learned is an investment in the future. Become Knowledge alone is not enough. True transformation happens when learning is transl...

Changemakers: Learn. Become. Lead. — Our June–September Journey of Growth and Transformation Published by Saving Hand Development Initiative (SHADE-IN) The year 2026 reached an important turning point in June. As we entered the second half of the year, we launched our four-month development campaign: Changemakers: Learn. Become. Lead. This initiative strengthens our team, volunteers, partners and communities as we advance leadership development, value reorientation, youth education and neighbourhood transformation. Why This Journey? June marked the close of the first half of the year and the beginning of a new season of possibilities. Rather than simply moving into another month, we chose to pause, reflect, reset and intentionally prepare for greater impact. Our vision is simple: to build people who will transform communities and nations by God's Hand. Our Four-Month Focus June — Learn Every transformation begins with learning. June reminded us to remain teachable, build capacity a...

5 Smart Digital Habits Every Teen Must Learn - Join Cybersecurity Webinar In today’s connected world, teenagers spend more time online than ever before — learning, socializing, and exploring opportunities. But with these benefits come risks. Developing smart digital habits is essential for protecting yourself and building confidence in the digital space. At SHADE‑IN Teens Hub, we believe that cybersecurity awareness is not just for adults; it’s a life skill every young person should master.   Here are five habits to start practicing today: Protect Your Passwords Your password is the key to your digital identity. Weak or reused passwords make it easy for hackers to gain access to your accounts. Teens should use strong, unique passwords for each platform, combining letters, numbers, and symbols. Consider enabling two‑factor authentication for extra protection. Remember: your password is personal — never share it, even with friends. Spot Fake Identities The internet is full of people ...

Saving Hand Development Initiative (SHADE-IN) is pleased to officially announce a new partnership with IA-Foundation and Isecurdata Limited to empower young girls with cybersecurity and digital skills. This partnership marks another significant milestone in our commitment to equipping the younger generation with relevant, future-ready skills, while upholding strong safeguarding and child protection standards. About the Programme The Cybersecurity and Digital Skills Programme for Girls will commence on 24th January 2026 and will run for eight (8) weeks, delivered virtually. Through this programme, two female mentees from the SHADE-IN Teens Hub have been selected to participate in the first cohort. The programme is designed to introduce adolescent girls to cybersecurity awareness and essential digital skills, helping them build confidence, competence, and interest in technology-driven careers. How the Partnership Emerged This partnership evolved following the International Day of the Gir...

  Merry Christmas and a happy new year in advance.❤️💞🎉🎄🥂🌹🙌🤩 If you're thinking of showing love this Christmas, please remember the Nigerian child, teenager, youth that could have been on the streets, a thug, fraudster or even a confused adult if he had not been mentored and educated. See some testimonials in the video below 👇  This season, we would like to show some love to those who have volunteer their time and efforts to reach out to preteens, teenagers, young people, families at Saving Hand Development Initiative (SHADE-IN) as well as raise support for SHADE-IN Teens Hub mentorship programme. Your support will go a long way to achieve these. Please if SHADE-IN has ever been a blessing to you, your child or anyone you know through any of our programmes, or information received within this community, YouTube or any other media, or if you just wish to support our work, kindly send your support to the account details below with the narration "*Donation*" or *Suppo...

Panel Session at the 2025 NNNGO Annual Conference  The Executive Director, Saving Hand Development Initiative (SHADE-IN), Bliss Ojeruse, joined changemakers, nonprofit leaders, and development experts at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO) held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Bimbo Odukoya Foundation Hall, Ilupeju, Lagos. ‎‎This year’s conference, themed “Advancing Solutions and New Institutional Support for the Nonprofit Sector,” brought together some of the most influential voices shaping Nigeria’s civil society landscape. The event focused on the pressing need for localisation, innovation, collaboration, trust-building, and institutional reform to strengthen the country’s nonprofit ecosystem. ‎‎The conference opened with a heartfelt welcome address by Dr. Gladys Ihunda, Vice Chair of the NNNGO Board of Trustees, who underscored the importance of innovation, collaboration, and strong institutional systems in achieving sustainable development....