SAGE NIGERIA KICKS- START 2016 GLOBAL MONEY WEEK CELEBRATION!!

Treasure House Primary School and Funtaj International School, Abuja

SAGE teams in comprising of primary and secondary school students took a tour to the Central Bank of Nigeria Money Museum. The visit is one of the exciting educational events and financial awareness-raising activities for the young people organized by SAGE Nigeria in Abuja to commemorate the 2016 Global Money Week.

The goal for the visit to the Central Bank of Nigeria Money Museum was to teach children and youth about money, saving, creating livelihoods, gaining employment and becoming entrepreneurs through fun and interactive activities.

The Global Money Week is about creating collaborative partnerships and highlighting the importance of financial inclusion of youth worldwide.

Every year, entire communities take action to create awareness, challenge out of date financial policies and give young people the tools and inspiration they need to shape their own future.

The Child & Youth Finance International (CYFI) leads the Child and Youth Finance Movement’s worldwide multi-sectoral network, which is dedicated to enhancing the financial capabilities of children and youth. This involves giving all children and youth the knowledge to make wise financial decisions, the opportunity to accumulate savings, and the skills to find employment, start a business and ultimately break the cycle of poverty.

SAGE an acronym for Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship is an international programme initiated at the California State University Chico USA. It is currently operating in all the continents of the world. The SAGE mission is to help create the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders whose innovations and social enterprises address the major unmet needs of our global community.

It engages young people in a hands-on learning process on how to create wealth, help others and their communities. At the end of every SAGE year between May and July, SAGE businesses, environmental and community service projects are showcased in a “tournament” which recognizes outstanding SAGE teams based on their effectiveness and creativity. Best SAGE teams advance in the tournament that climaxes at the international competition tagged -SAGE World Cup. SAGE World Cup offers the world an annual event that facilitates multi-cultural integration and global business networking opportunities. The 2016 SAGE World Cup will be taking place in Philippines in August.

Nigeria Teenpreneures unveils the "Light Up Naija project " in Abuja

The Funtaj SAGE team of Funtaj International School unveils the 'LIGHT UP NAIJA PROJECT" in Abuja .

The Light Up Naija project  which is aimed at providing solar lamps to children and communities, by taking a step towards creating sustainable renewable energy in rural Nigeria.

The SAGE team disclosed that children living in rural Nigeria have little productivity after dark. Time that could be used studying and income generating activities is lost.The team believes With a clean and reliable source of light; their lives could be dramatically improved with a simple solution.

The core goal is to improve these children’s lives. The team plan to raise 5 million naira  to provide 1000 solar lamps to school children in 2016. And hoping to reach at least 5 million school children by 2018.

The President /CEO Funtaj SAGE Team Abdullahi Umar  in his speech said by giving a child the light, their whole family situation is improved. Tasks such as studying, cleaning, cooking or going to the latrine become safer. We are embarking on this project to help rural families in ecologically fragile and remote areas.

Through this enterprise, the team is hoping to jump start young minds to be agents of change for their environment, education, health and economic well-being.

Generally,  “Light Up Naija” project addresses Sustainable Development Goals  1, 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,12 and 13.

The team is partnering with NASENI Solar Limited in the actualization of this project.

The event gained support from US Mission ,Federal Ministry of Power,NERC, Federal Ministry of Health,Federal Ministry of Education , Federal Ministry of Environment,NASENI Solar Limited,Nile University,Kaplan International College,Base University ,SAGE Nigeria ,parents and individuals.

Funtaj SAGE Team set to Launch a Five Million Naira Solar Project

Funtaj SAGE Team on an excursion to  NASENI Solar company .A group photo with the Ag. Managing Director  and staff of NASENI 

The  Funtaj  SAGE team is a social enterprise lead by teenagers working to create an ecologically sustainable society .

The  team is set to launch the "Light up Naija  Project"  

          Date :Thursday 25th February,2016

Time :10:00am

Venue : Funtaj International School,Gudu ,Abuja

The Funtaj SAGE Team is partnering with NASENI Solar limited ,a local solar energy manufacturing company to provide and install solar panels and sustainable light  also with this they believe that employment in the renewable energy sector will be stimulated.

This project is aimed at providing  1,000  children in 13 rural schools,1 IDp camp and a target to reach 5 million children by 2018 with free, clean, safe, reliable, sustainable solar energy light in their homes at night so that they can continue to read, complete homework and  generally improve in their education.

The solar panels will be used during the day time to charge a rechargeable bulb which will be given to each child. This bulb will be taken home at night to provide safe clean light to continue learning. The children will constantly recharge the bulbs to continue learning during the evening darkness.  Each school will have 3 x 80W solar panels to recharge 75 bulbs every day. The bulbs retain a charge 30 hours so by switching on and off like any light bulb they will work all weekend while school is closed.

This project is set to address the Sustainable Development Goals 

1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger 

2. No hunger

3. Good health and well being 

4. Quality Education

5. Gender equality

7. Affordable clean energy

8. A goal partnership for development

10. Reduce inequalities 

12. Responsible consumption

13.Climate action 

  

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Are you a SAGE alumni, or do you know any SAGE alums?

Dear SAGE Friends: 

Are you a SAGE alumni, or do you know any SAGE alums? We need SAGE alumni to go 

here: http://www.sageglobal.org/alumni-survey/ Then take 15 minutes to fill out the 

survey. SAGE Global needs this information for our strategic planning. SAGE alumni 

can provide valuable feedback with which us improve and grow, and provide us with 

more evidence to show that SAGE is making a global impact. Our goal is a total of 500

 responses within one month from today. Please help us collect these data, so that we 

can help you! A full report will be issued prior to the World Cup in Manila! 

Why is SAGE so exciting?

Crystalline SAGE Team ,Junior Secondary School Garki,Abuja ,Grace Osula- SAGE Team Mentor ,Usman Kabiru -FCT Secretary for Education Yemisi Owaolabi -SAGE Team Advisor

Participating teens use their creativity and innovation to start businesses and social enterprises that address unmet needs. They are assisted by university students who mentor them, and at the end of each school year, business leaders are recruited to serve as judges at competitions. No other program combines ourpowerful three components—curriculum, mentoring, and competition. The end result: SAGE teens become social change agents!

Click to download the 205/2016 SAGE Information Handbook : http://goo.gl/QhwHWD

Everyone has a part to play in SAGE ,Send your cv to sagenaija2@gmail.com

To learn more about SAGE visit : www.sageglobal.org

2016 SAGE NIGERIA MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME

                                       

Sign up with SAGE Nigeria to become a SAGE Mentor and a SAGE Entrepreneurship Master Trainer certified by California State University Chico USA.

Mentors and Master Trainers train and engage high school students and youths in hands -on learning process on how to create wealth, help others and their communities.

SAGE Mentorship programme offers mentors great opportunities to enhance their social capital, skills and network with academic, civic and business leaders from across the world.

It offers outstanding mentors opportunity to travel to different parts of the world as they help their SAGE teams identify and deliver their projects.

 Registration is FREE!!! Until 25^th February, 2015.

To register send your C.V to sagenaija2@gmail.com, Shortlisted  people would be invited for a FREE training in Abuja and online.

For more information  call 08031332720, 08037153189 and  visit :www.sageglobal.org, www.sagenigeria.org and www.smartkidsbootcamp.com

#‎Youthempowerment #‎youthdevelopment #‎SAGENIGERIA #‎Mentorship

African Billionaire Launches $100 Million Dollar Program for African-American Entrepreneurs

Tony Elumelu, an attributed philanthropist and African billionaire, is a stellar businessman with specialized training in economics, seeking to change the economic standing of those in the African-American community.  Elumelu chairs Heirs Holdings and Transcorp, and is also the founder of the esteemed Toney Elumelu Foundation.

In 2014, Elumelu, along with other prominent American and African business moguls, partnered to form a summit in Washington DC that consisted of more than 45 African and American business heads, along with 50 African business leaders. The common theme of the platform was to see to the improvement in the economic stance of Africans, as well as African-Americans, and to create advancement opportunities for all who interacted.

Elumelu’s statements to the media explained that the summit presented a promising opportunity for individuals to make positive returns on contributions made to valuable incentives around the Atlantic. He expressed that this was not mere chatter, but an outlet to expose those involved to greater opportunities in business growth.

The vision set forth by Tony Elumelu is one that he believes merges more than simple aid; it creates a solid partnership between Africa and the U.S. It’s the beginning of a business journey that takes a different, but more rewarding, path for all of those invested. The trip to Africa taken by President Obama was another key indicator that steps are being taken in the right directions to strengthen business ventures between Africa and America.

These attempts coexist with The Tony Elumelu Foundation as it extends its principles for growth to businesses owned or started by women and minorities. The most significant move, by far, is the entrepreneurship program that The Tony Elumelu Foundation will spearhead. It is designed on a financial standing of $100,000,000 to be disbursed among entrepreneurs throughout the U.S and Africa.

This newly formed relationship between Africa and the U.S is one that can create a positive mode of growth for African American entrepreneurs who stay the course and take the route the foundation has designed. The overwhelming occurrences of negativity surrounding African Americans in the press makes it necessary for many to find outlets that help them reach their full business potential. The summit created the opportunity and the foundation’s program provides the means to capitalize on the opportunity.

 By Angela Wills

http://financialjuneteenth.com/african-billionaire-launches-100-million-dollar-program-for-african-american-entrepreneurs/

SAGE Nigeria set to host the first youth entrepreneurship boot camp in Abuja

SMART KIDS BOOT CAMP

A hands-on learning process on how to become productive and responsible global citizens in the 21^st century world where the “smarter you are the more competitive you are”.

The Smart Kids Project is implemented by SAGE Nigeria.

              FOCUS:

·         Entrepreneurship

·          Financial literacy

·          Vocational and social skills

·         Environmental stewardship

·          Community service learning.

The CEO skills set on offer include:

·         Basic Phone Repairs/Maintenance Technology

·         Paint Making Technology

·         Cosmetology/ Bead making/hair Fascinator

·         Photography /Cinematography /scriptwriting

·         Home /Event Management/cooking

·         Computer Maintenance

·         Web design/Animation

FOR WHO?

Parents who would like something fun and rewarding for their children to do during the holiday.

Parents who want their children to escape the woes of the youth unemployment crisis in Nigeria.

The 21^st Century Smart kids

 SCHEDULE

Campers spend the day in the classroom and in the field learning about entrepreneurship, technology, leadership, community service and environmental stewardship, hearing guest speakers, and developing their business plans.   Campers get the opportunity of visiting various sites and take a tour of the Money Museum of the Central Bank of Nigeria, television and a radio studio, and participate in various games.

 By the end of the camp, participants develop a business plan, business card, flyer and PowerPoint presentation that they present to a panel of judges who award prizes to the top plans.

Eligibility: Must be 8-18 years

Date: 28^th March -4^th April, 2016

Venue: Funtaj International School,Plot 584,David Jemibewon Crescent , Gudu,off Oladipo  Diya Road ,Abuja

Registration: Deadline is 15^th March, 2016.

Camp Registration fees:

Resident Campers: Resident (or live-in) students stay in Funtaj International School residence halls. Male participants stay in the male residence hall, female participants in the female hall.


The live-in cost for Smart Kids Easter Boot Camp 2016 - N50, 000 covering: tuition, feeding, accommodation, camp materials, tours.
The commuter cost for summer 2016 - N25, 000, covering: tuition, camp materials, and tours.


Commuters Campers: Commuter students attend camps/explorations during the day, but stay off-campus with a friend or family member in the city area during the evenings.

HOW TO REGISTER:

a.      Download from www.smartkidsbootcamp.com

b.      Form request, email : smartkidsbootcamp@gmail.com

c.       Pick up and return Completed form to 

•    SAGE Nigeria office :No 16 Usman  Close ,off     Gana Street ,Maitama(Maitama Amusement Park) Abuja

•         School Secretary: Funtaj International  School ,Gudu Abuja

d.      For inquiries  please call : Chinenye -08031332720 ,Kingsley  -08037153189 ,Henry  - 07035524082

For more information, Visit www.smartkidsbootcamp.com