The SHINE Project—Self-Help, Independence, Networking, and Empowerment—is one of Yendi Youth Connect’s core empowerment initiatives designed to promote personal development, psychosocial well-being, and leadership among young women and girls in the Yendi Municipality.
Launched in 2024, the SHINE Project creates safe spaces for young women to build confidence, strengthen life skills, and support one another on their journey toward independence and self-reliance. Each session is anchored on practical themes such as self-esteem, mental health, communication, and positive mindset development.
To date, YYC has successfully engaged over 10 women’s groups across the Yendi Municipality through SHINE’s bi-weekly community meet-ups. These sessions are interactive, mentor-led, and focused on equipping participants with the tools they need to take initiative, support their peers, and drive positive change in their communities.
Through SHINE, Yendi Youth Connect is fostering a new generation of confident, empowered young women ready to lead and uplift others.
