Who we are
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating leadership skills among young people, with a vision to empower future... Read More
Our Mission
Work with relevant stakeholders to address physical, social, spiritual and mental barriers to self-actualization and fulfilment of purpose.
Our Vision
A generation of young people who know what to do with their lives and how to go about it, even in the face of challenges and obstacles to achieving them.

The cheninitiative
We’ve worked on improving the lives of thousands of young people through direct practice.
Young people from different backgrounds have a huge impact on us and all our activities. They highlight those parts of the society that are broken, so we can help them in all possible ways to regain hope and flourish in life.




Upcoming Event
Purpose Summit 2024 – Chen Initiative’s 10th anniversary celebration
Date: Saturday 7th Dec. 2024
Time: 1:30 pm



Upcoming Event
Purpose Summit 2024 – Chen Initiative’s 10th anniversary celebration
Date: Saturday 7th Dec. 2024
Time: 1:30 pm
Our world today of full of young people struggling to navigate through life and make meaningful sense of it on their own.
The vision of CTYDI was birthed by a desire to reach and help young people who have no sense of direction about life and how to navigate through it.
Our programmes
From leadership workshops to community development projects, our programs are designed to inspire and equip the next generation of change-makers.
Educational Support Program
The Educational Support Program for the Chen Initiative focuses on empowering adolescents and young adults through a comprehensive...
Annual Abuja Schools Debate
The Abuja Schools Debate Competition is an annual intervention program by The Chen Teen and Youth Development Initiative...
Reaching Teens in Tough Places
Juvenile delinquency, drug and substance abuse, thuggery, cybercrime, depression, suicide etc are some of the many things that plague teenagers.....
School intervention Program
Our school interventions target public and private secondary schools with leadership training, mental and emotional wellbeing, drug and substance abuse awareness....
Purpose Summit
This generation of young people, no doubt, lives in the most challenging of all times; there is a continuous battle for their minds.
Our Resources
Articles, Updates and Reports from our community

From Risk to Resilience: Prioritizing Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health for Economic prosperity

From Risk to Resilience: Prioritizing Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health for Economic prosperity

From Risk to Resilience: Prioritizing Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health for Economic prosperity

From Risk to Resilience: Prioritizing Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health for Economic prosperity