 ICYE Nigeria is a legally registered Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) which started operations in 1982 as an independent establishment within a Christian organization in Lagos, Nigeria. ICYE Nigeria consists of a National Committee office with Staff and Co-workers (Co-workers are made of up returnees -out-going volunteers- who have gone on the exchange programme following their consistent commitment to the work of ICYE in the National office).
ICYE Nigeria aspires towards the development of the leadership of young people through living and working abroad between six months to one year. The exposure and experience of these young people as volunteers in a different environment and culture is of great benefit to them. These benefits include meeting new people, learning new language and culture, developing skills based on working environment.
ICYE Nigeria hosts In-Coming Exchangees (volunteers) from other Countries as well as sends Out –Going Exchangees (volunteers) from Nigeria to other countries. Every year Nigerian host families and special work communities receive our foreign volunteers. Our host families and special work communities are individuals/organisations who are interested in foreign cultures and have an interest in social development projects within their communities.
As an In-Coming or Out-Going Exchangee, volunteering outside your country with an open mind and having the ability to live with and understand people who have a different perspective from yours is very important for a fruitful and enjoyable stay during the period. Living in another culture might not be easy but with a deep commitment and the effort of the ICYE Nigeria staff, you are sure to have a rewarding experience.
ICYE's AFFILIATES
The ICYE Federation is a participating member of the following international organisations:
United Nations Economic and Social Council - ECOSOC (Consultative Status)
United Nations Department of Public Information, DPI-NGO Committee
UNESCO (Official Operational Relations)
UNESCO NGOs Liaison Committee
European Commission, Directorate General Education and Culture - Youth Unit
World Council of Churches (working relations as international ecumenical organisation)
Co-ordinating Committee of International Voluntary Service (CCIVS)
    
On September 15, 1987, in recognition of "a significant contribution to the programme and objectives of the International Year of Peace, proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly", the UN Secretary-General, Javier Perez de Cuellar, designated ICYE as a Peace Messenger.
The Association of ICYE in Europe, which includes Federation members in Europe, maintains Consultative Status with the Council of Europe, and is a full member of the European Youth Forum, and of the Association of Voluntary Service Organisations (AVSO).
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