Smart Aid Initiative Civic Space Resilience and Advocacy Training 2026: Apply If You Are a Young Person in Kano State

Are you a young person in Kano State who speaks up for accountability, human rights, peace or good governance? Smart Aid Initiative has an opportunity for you.

The organisation has opened applications for a Two-Day Civic Space Resilience and Advocacy Training in Kano State. It is run under the Safe Voices for Civic Accountability Project, and the deadline is 12 October 2026, so you need to move fast.

What Is the Civic Space Resilience and Advocacy Training?

The training aims to build the capacity of young civic actors to safely exercise and defend freedom of expression and peaceful association. It is especially timely because it targets the period leading up to the 2027 general elections. 

Elections often bring heated conversations, online attacks, misinformation and pressure on activists, journalists and content creators. This training is meant to help young people stay safe, stay effective and keep speaking up responsibly.

The flyer also shows that the programme is supported by CIVICUS, the global civil society alliance.

Who Is Smart Aid Initiative?

Smart Aid Initiative is a youth-led civil society organisation founded in 2017 and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in 2020. It works on inclusive education, digital skills, gender justice and youth civic accountability for underserved communities across Nigeria. According to its website, it has trained over 5,700 young people. 

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must be young people from Kano State who fall into one or more of the listed categories. You can apply if you are a: 

•Gen Z activist

•Representative of a youth-led organisation

•Young journalist, media professional or content creator

•Community-Based Organisation (CBO) leader

•Digital advocate

•Human rights or accountability advocate

Are Nigerians Eligible?

Yes, if you are a young person from Kano State. Nigerians from other states, and people outside Nigeria, are not covered by this call.

Quick Facts|Detail|Information

•Organiser: Smart Aid Initiative

•Programme|Civic Space Resilience and Advocacy Training (Safe Voices for Civic Accountability Project)

•Location: Kano State, Nigeria

•Duration: 2 days

•Eligibility|Young people from Kano State

•Deadline: 12 October 2026

Why You Should Apply

•You will learn how to protect your voice while doing civic work.

•You will strengthen your advocacy and accountability skills.

•You will meet other young changemakers, journalists and community leaders.

•You will be better prepared to take part in civic life ahead of the 2027 elections.

How to Apply

Click the application link: https://bit.ly/4rLMcul

Fill in the form with accurate information.

Submit before 12 October 2026.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, so check your email and phone regularly after applying.

Final Word

Young people in Kano are already at the centre of conversations about governance and accountability. Training like this helps you do that work safely and with confidence. If you fit the criteria, do not wait for the last day. Apply here now.

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