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August in Review, September in View - SHADE-IN

Happy new month to you again - welcome to September! 🤩🤩



We pray that all things work in our favor this month of September.


As we all know, last month was an impactful month as we all participated in a lot of activities.


Here’s a list of things we achieved as a community last month:


✓August 1😁

#Welcome to August


✓August 2 ✅

#Peer Pressure #Crushes

We revisited Mrs Opeyemi Balogun’s session from the relaunch event of SHADE-IN Teens Hub,  where she clarified what a crush is, how to managed your feelings and complete analysis of Peer Pressure.


✓August 4🤗

#MotivationMonday

You’re not too Young to Lead.

We emphasized on things we could do as youths that would make a difference both in our lives and others.


✓August 5 😎

#TestimonialTuesday

We were introduced to Obomo Eki-Allen (aka Deo Barz). From self-discovery to purpose, Obomo’s journey began in 2020 through SHADE-IN Teens Hub — where he was inspired to pursue music full-time as a Rap Artist.


✓August 6🫶

#WomanCrushWednesday

We introduced Mrs Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin. Named as one of CNN heroes in 2018 and BBC’s 100 women, she stands as an icon of purpose-driven leadership and gender equality advocacy.


✓August 8✍🏼

#Behindthemovement: SHADE-IN’s journey

#Why did it start?

SHADE-IN over the years has accomplished a lot by God’s complete control. It has impacted communities and many young people….. kindly visit our platform for more about our journey: Behind the movement


✓August 11😄

#MondayMotivation #Why SHADE-IN TEENS HUB exists.

We reminded everyone that we’re not only a voice for the young but also as a guide and a safe place to grow.


✓August 12🤝

#InternationalYouthDay #SixDemandsofSuccess

Not only did we celebrate international youth day as a community but we spoke on how SHADE-IN Teens Hub fits the annual Theme of the International Youth Day.


We celebrated our local youth and discussed the six things success demands from us on our social media platform: hardwork, patience, sacrifice, consistency, discipline, self-confidence.


✓August 13😊

#InformationSession


With SHADE-IN Community/Beneficiaries 

First meeting with the community, and SHADE-IN Teens Hub beneficiaries after the successful relaunch of SHADE-IN TEENS HUB -  the information session on the six months mentorship programme for those who have enrolled for the mentorship programme and those who have not.


With Mentors

Also on August 13, we had a session with the SHADE-IN Teens Hub mentors.


✓August 14 🤔

#WordstoPonder

We revisited Bliss Ojeruse’s opening address during the relaunch and there was something special for us to look up on; stating that our purpose begins with intentionality through God, every decision has an effect, and that it is so important we add value to ourselves….for more understanding visit this link: Words to Ponder - Relaunch snippet


✓August 18👌

Marked the start to Our “staying in motion” week. On all our platforms we discussed the key to overcoming distractions.


✓August 19👌

#TestimonialTuesday

We introduced one of our outstanding SHADE-IN Teens Hub alumni from 2020, Omiebi Eki-Allen.


He shared a courageous reflection after learning about sexual harassment and assault through our programme.

Catch up here: Omiebi's Testimonial


✓August 20🤍

#WCW Woman Crush Wednesday

We introduced Mrs Kathryn Esther Clement to the community as an award-winning spoken word artist, author of ’Finding Your Path”, content creator, and purpose coach. Through her poetry, writing, and coaching, Kathryn inspires resilience, identity, and purpose while advocating for mental health and social change.


✓August 20 & 21🤔

#Julysnippet

On our social media platform we uploaded July’s snippet containing the relaunch webinar; reintroducing our lovely speakers and moments of the relaunch webinar. The full recap video is on our YouTube channel: SHADE-IN Teens Hub Relaunch Snippet - so much to learn


✓August 21📝

We had our second Information Session with the Teens Hub participants and parents to share what they should expect and how to prepare for the Teens Hub mentorship session.


Also on August 21, we held another  meeting with the Teens Hub mentors to review the curriculum and discuss the modality for delivering the mentorship as well as discussion on the upcoming safeguarding training for mentors and SHADE-IN Team.


✓August 25😮‍💨

Marked the start to our “NO Pressure” week. It was basically on emphasis of having and starting a purposeful week.


✓August 26🥳🥳

#Happy 🎂 Birthday Adesina Tabitha

We decided to celebrate Miss Tabitha as a community not only because it was her day but as a part of the community.


✓August 31😔

Marked the end of the application for SHADE-IN Teens Hub mentorship programme.


For more updates visit any of our pages via:  https://shade-in.blogspot.com/p/contact.html?m=1


Here's the next steps in September, 2025:

  • Safeguarding Training for SHADE-IN Team and Mentors in preparation for the Teens Hub mentorship.
  • Safeguarding Training for beneficiaries of SHADE-IN Teens Hub and their parents 
  • Welcome, orientation, curriculum presentation, co-creation and review by Mentors, beneficiaries and SHADE-IN Team.
  • Commencement of mentorship sessions 
  • Commencement of monthly webinar 
  • Fundraising for SHADE-IN Teens Hub. You can learn more, read/watch testimonials and support us here: LEARN ABOUT/SUPPORT SHADE-IN TEENS HUB


We do hope you all have a lovely and favorable month.


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Lots of Love,

SHADE-IN TEENS HUB💚

Saving Hand Development Initiative (SHADE-IN)

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