OUR CAUSES​

Who We Are

Brace Up The Young is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young Nigerians, particularly those in underserved communities, through education, leadership training, and civic engagement initiatives.

Vision

A Nigeria with young active and innovative leaders.

Mission

To raise active and innovative young leaders for Nigeria by providing access to quality education, nurture leadership potential, and encourage active civic participation among Nigerian young population.

Core Values

Leadership
Accountability
Empathy
Integrity
Innovation

WHAT WE DO​

We are inspiring the young population in low-income communities to become innovative and accountable leaders who will impact their communities positively

Brace-up The Young is much more than a mere non-profit organization in Nigeria’s low-income communities. It is a remarkable and extraordinary…

“Thank you, BTY, for transforming our classrooms and empowering us to dream big.”

A Student

Our Impact

  • Reached over 6,763 children with educational support.
  • Sensitized thousands of students on global education goals.
  • Provided learning materials to children in underserved communities, including Makoko and Ebute Meta.
  • Empowered 20 youth fellows through the SDGs Youth Advocate Fellowship.
  • Renovated 5 classroom blocks in two schools in Ogun State (AUD Primary School, Ilaro, Yewa South LGA, and Peaceful Star Royal Academy, Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota LGA, Ogun State), providing comfortable learning environment for over 200+ students.

Success Story

  • Equipped 35 students with leadership skills through the Eco-Leadership Workshop in Abeokuta.
  • Donated school materials to 199 children in Ogun and Lagos states.
  • Facilitated mentorship and education for over 600 students and parents through our school tours.
  • Empowered over 120 girls with leadership and football skills through our EduGirls Nigeria Project.
Donate

$20k

raised

105+

Volunteers

1

free school for girls launched

8+

states