Among the socio-economic problems confronting the people of Niger Delta, Nigeria, are the problems of underdevelopment leading to lack of jobs, prostitution, Armed robbery, drugs, political violence and HIV/AIDS, social infrastructural facilities such as good roads, hospitals, portable drinking...
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Among the socio-economic problems confronting the people of Niger Delta, Nigeria, are the problems of underdevelopment leading to lack of jobs, prostitution, Armed robbery, drugs, political violence and HIV/AIDS, social infrastructural facilities such as good roads, hospitals, portable drinking water, good schools etc are virtually lacking in some communities within this region.

Society is paying lip service to the plight of the adolescent youth. There is total neglect as communities have remained in abject poverty without adequate means of livelihood and good living conditions.
Adolescent Development Network (ADNET) is aware of the serious incidence of prostitution within the Niger Delta, which has become a high-risk zone of HIV/AIDS, STDs, violence and Youth restiveness.
The socio-economic implications of the above problem issues have really informed our mandate and we are committed to this mandate.
Adolescent Development Network is a private and voluntary Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. ADNET is involved in a collaborative working relationship with Government and private Agencies, other NGOS, Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Youth and women groups, co-operative societies etc towards improving their socio-economic well-being.
ADNET was founded in 1998 after some participatory work with the Niger Delta Environmental Survey, NGOs, Community based organizations and other agencies.
The main objectives of ADNET is to improve socio-economic, well being of individual Youth through a systematic process of action plans, participatory training and on the job technical assistance.

Indeed, ADNET was established to promote:HIV/AIDS Education
Better reproductive health methodologies
Integrated and participatory development efforts through some innovative ideas. Collaborative work with government and private agencies, WHO, UNESCO, UNICEF and other NGOs to enhance qualitative life, Youth Advocacy and Community Empowerment.
Micro-credit system and mobilization of rural savings for proper management of revolving loan scheme.
Micro-enterprises scheme to improve income generating activities
Establishment and management of skills acquisition programs for self-improvement of the adolescent youth.



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ACTIVITIES/IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
HIV/AIDS EDUCATION AND MANAGEMENT
The program on HIV/AIDS, STDs etc will focus on educating the youth on self-worth. HIV/AIDS prevention and consequences. Emphasis will centre on preventive measures, small group discussion, use of audio-video...
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ACTIVITIES/IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
HIV/AIDS EDUCATION AND MANAGEMENT
The program on HIV/AIDS, STDs etc will focus on educating the youth on self-worth. HIV/AIDS prevention and consequences. Emphasis will centre on preventive measures, small group discussion, use of audio-video tapes are made to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS and its spread.



2. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION PROJECT

ADNET’S education project on Reproductive Health involves family planning strategies and awareness building. There is an action plan towards providing practical training schemes on the application of contraceptives and family planning methodologies.
3. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES
This will focus on the improvement of the environment through environmental health initiatives, especially in rural communities to improve public health.
4. MICRO-CREDIT ADMINISTRATION
The socio-economic situation of our people has necessitate strategies aimed at reducing stressful conditions that seem to perpetuate poverty. Rural savings and credit schemes are poverty eradication programs at the community level. It ensures the mobilization of savings and disbursement of loans to eligible beneficiaries towards meeting set goals. We manage micro-credit and administer same to low income earners.

5 SKILLSACQUISITION/ON-THE-JOB TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
ADNET provides skills acquisition scheme that enhances the technical competence of the youth. The on-the-job technical assistance it intended to reinforce the skills so acquired. The technical assistance will be a kind phase in and phase out program aimed at assisting the individuals and micro enterprises at sites.
6 .MICRO-ENTERPRISES SCHEMES
Professional and technical assistance are provided directly to individual owners of micro-enterprises by way of training etc. We empower them to mobilize savings and access credit for their business and to keep financial records. The micro-enterprises scheme will enable local organizations and individuals to acquire relevant skills and capabilities in micro-enterprises management, fund raising, monitoring and evaluation and reporting.
7. YOUTH ADVOCACY AND GENDER ISSUES/ADULT EDUCATION.
Here is intended to create greater awareness on the rights of the youth and women. Group discussion will help to share experience and expose them. Adult education will enhance higher levels of development. Working in collaboration with UNICEF, UNESCO etc will better training that will empower them to improve quality of life.

8, GENERAL RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION
To conduct research on youth activities and document same for further use and application. The research will help in keeping a data bank of adolescent problems and issues. Solutions can be proffered to alleviate their plight .

PARTNERSHIP
ADNET is collaborating with Teachers Without Borders-international in the following areas:
-HIV/AIDS education for youth organization, schools and clubs.

-Adolescent education for students of secondary and other tertiary institutions.

Promoting formation of information communication technology ( ICT) for clubs in secondary schools and religious organizations
promoting Adolsecents Camps, for Moral Education, Sexual Educationand Leadership.






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Young people will be tranined to become Effective leaders in their various communities, homes and be Empowered to become Pree Educators. tranined as Youth Advocates andCommunityEmpowerment.
Facilitators.