Programmes
Our programmes combine hands-on skills, health education and community outreach, all free for the young people who take part.
Flagship · Since 2017
A free, two-week programme held during the long school holiday in Ota. Young people learn the basics of a practical trade from experienced instructors, so they can become financially strong and independent, and they find the motivation to keep developing their skills on their own.
Recent editions: 2022 focused on ICT (8–19 August, with Awards of Excellence for outstanding learners; see it in pictures). 2023 trained participants in baking, tailoring and ICT, introduced them to STEM, and taught them how to lead productive, active lives.
Free · Year-round
Many bright young people in our community cannot afford fee-paying tutorial centres. At our training centre they receive free lectures to prepare for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination, the gateway to university in Nigeria.
In pictures
8–19 August 2022 at the Paaneah Foundation secretariat, Ota. Two weeks of digital skills, teamwork and growing confidence, ending with Awards of Excellence for outstanding learners.
More of our work
Community health
Taking accurate health information into the places young people and families spend their days. In 2018 we partnered with the Academy for Health Development (AHEAD) on a week-long World TB Day campaign in Ota. The team ran awareness sessions in schools, markets and motor parks, and worked with the local government TB team to offer free TB/HIV screening.
Annual · 15 July
Each year we mark the United Nations' World Youth Skills Day by celebrating young people's talent and hard work, and by inviting more of them to take up free skills training.
Ongoing
A programme that moulds the character of young people, building values, integrity and responsibility so they grow into better citizens.
Focus area
Age-appropriate education on growing up, mental well-being and making safe, informed choices, delivered in ways young people trust.
How we work
We partner with other organisations to deliver on our promises to young people, as in our 2018 health campaign with AHEAD.
How we work
We track our activities and listen to feedback from participants, which shows positive change in the lives of the young people we serve.
Enrol
Places are limited by the number of learners our instructors and equipment can support at once. Register your interest and we'll contact you when enrolment opens.
You can also collect a registration form in person at our secretariat: No. 8 Adebayo Street, Olosun Quarters, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Your support helps young people in Ota and beyond learn practical skills, stay healthy and grow into confident adults.