Child and Youth Protection Foundation is an autonomous not-for-profit, Non- Governmental, Non-political Non- religious organization that was established in June 2008. Child and Youth Protection Foundation is recognized as an organization working with government, religious organizations, schools, communities, and individuals to create an enabling environment and opportunities for the proper development of the Nigerian child and youth as stated in its vision.
LEGAL STATUS
CYPF is duly registered with the Nigerian cooperate affairs commission (CAC) and is governed by a board of Trustee consisting of respectful citizens of Nigeria with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of issues relating to children and youth.
OUR VISION
A society which respects the rights of children and youth: a society which promotes positive and enabling environment for children and youth to grow and develop into responsible adults; a sanitized society.
OUR MISSION
Is laying the foundation for a good future for children and youth in society and empowering them to be responsible citizens of the Nation. Ensuring that children are not in any way exploited, thereby creating an enabling environment for proper growth and development.
OUR INSPIRATION
CYPF has been charged by God with the responsibility to advocate good tidings unto the meek; to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; to proclaim the year of God’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of God, that He may be glorified.
CORE VALUE OF CYPF
Respect for people no matter their age, tribe, educational background etc.
Respect for cultural and religious values.
Gender equality.
Institutional learning improves future interventions.
Honesty.
Transparency.
Punctuality.
Caring and sharing.
Interdependency.
Taking responsibility.
Love for one another.