Social Media Advocates Program at YouthHub Africa
Job Description
About YouthHub Africa
YouthHub Africa is a youth-focused non-profit organization committed to empowering young people through leadership development, civic engagement, advocacy, capacity building, innovation, and social impact initiatives.
Through strategic partnerships, community-driven interventions, and youth-centered programs, YouthHub Africa continues to create platforms that amplify youth voices and encourage active participation in addressing critical social issues affecting communities.
Program Information:
- Program Title: Social Media Advocates Program
- Project: Strengthening Systems and Communities to End Child Marriage (SSCE)
- Training Mode: Virtual
- Organized By: YouthHub Africa
- Program Type: Advocacy, Social Impact, Youth Engagement, and Digital Awareness Campaign
Program Description
The Social Media Advocates Program is designed to engage young people in digital advocacy efforts focused on ending child marriage and promoting the rights of children and young women.
Selected participants will receive training and support to become effective advocates who can leverage social media platforms to create awareness, and promote positive social change within their communities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be between the ages of 18 and 30 years.
- Be residents of any of the following focal states:
- Adamawa
- Bauchi
- Borno
- Kaduna
- Kano
- Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
- Be available to participate in a 3-day virtual training scheduled for July.
- Demonstrate an interest in social advocacy, community development, youth engagement, or digital campaigns.
- Possess a willingness to learn and actively contribute to advocacy activities.
- Have access to a mobile device, computer, and reliable internet connection for virtual participation.
- Be committed to promoting positive social change within their communities.
What Participants Will Gain:
- Comprehensive training on child marriage advocacy and prevention.
- Practical knowledge of digital advocacy and social media engagement.
- Skills in creating impactful awareness campaigns.
- Exposure to community engagement and social development initiatives.
- Access to a network of young advocates and changemakers.
- Opportunities to collaborate with like-minded individuals across different states.
- Improved communication, storytelling, and advocacy skills.
- Experience in using social media as a tool for social impact.
- Opportunities to contribute to meaningful community change.
Benefits:
- Monthly Stipend
- Free participation in the virtual advocacy training.
- Access to valuable advocacy and awareness resources.
- Opportunity to become part of a growing network of youth advocates.
- Capacity-building and personal development opportunities.
- Enhanced leadership and communication skills.
- Exposure to social impact and development initiatives.
- Opportunity to contribute to national efforts aimed at ending child marriage.
- Practical experience in digital advocacy and campaign implementation.
- Recognition as a participant in a youth-led social impact initiative.
Why Become a Social Media Advocate?
Child marriage remains one of the significant challenges affecting the rights, education, health, and future opportunities of many young girls.
As a Social Media Advocate, you will have the opportunity to use your voice and digital platforms to educate, inspire, and mobilize others around an important social cause.
Training Information:
- Training Duration: 3 Days
- Training Format: Virtual
- Expected Training Period: July 2026
Deadline: 30th June, 2026
Application Process
Interested and eligible applicants are encouraged to complete the official application form before the deadline.
Applicants should ensure that all information provided during the application process is accurate and complete