I.S.E.E.A
Welcome to Initiative for Self Esteem Education and Advocacy
WHO ARE WE?
Initiative for Self Esteem Education and Advocacy (ISSEA) is a non-profit youth-centered hub committed to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 which aims to Ensure Healthy Lives & Promote Well-Being for All at All Ages. We focus on promoting awareness of the importance of self-esteem, self-awareness, and the effects of low-self-esteem in Nigeria through media, mentorship, partnership, advocacy programs, and impact projects in local communities. ISEEA is a corporate body duly registered under the Companies and Allied matters Act of Nigeria with registration number 184681. Prior to registration, it was an online platform with the name Self Esteem Diary (SED).
To see an increased awareness of the importance of self-esteem and the effects of low self-esteem, and to be a catalyst for a youthful population that is more self-aware and resilient.
To equip young people with the knowledge they need to overcome low self-esteem using media, mentorship, partnership with relevant stakeholders, advocacy programs, and impact projects in local communities across Nigeria.
CORE VALUES (I.S.E.E.A)
Integrity
We believe in honesty and therefore, we adhere to a strict ethical code of conduct that encourages transparency and validates the trust reposed in us by our trustees, donors, staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, and members of the public.
Servant Leadership
We understand that at its core, leadership is service. Hence, we are intentional about building an organizational culture where people feel seen, heard, and appreciated.
Excellence
We strive to always deliver accurately on the goals and objectives of every project we undertake. Beyond practicing meticulousness in project delivery, we also ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Empathy
We practice non-judgmental communication and demonstrate sincere interest and concern for others to build unity, foster inclusion in diversity, and enhance positive outcomes
Accountability
We place emphasis on self-awareness and encourage a work culture where individuals take responsibility for their actions and they understand the effect of those actions on our mission, vision, and goals.
IMPACT STORIES
Hi, my good friends from the self-esteem group. My name is Thabiso from South Africa in Pretoria. When I started this group, I was from a situation where I come from a drug addiction problem. I used to smoke heroin for almost 15 years of my life. When I entered this group about 5 months back, I was a broken man who always felt rejected and these things are only happening to me I had a low self-esteem, always thought I was a looser and I have nowhere to go and no one to share my problems with. But I found this group and this lady I don't know physically, Rosemary Ochiwu. She gave me a warm welcome after telling her my story. She really encouraged me a lot only by chatting with her on this group. Her posts made me realize that my problem is that I have a low self-esteem. Since then, I have been growing day by day until I ended up not blaming other people for my wrong decisions but now I am overcoming every temptation I come across and it's a victory for me cause my life has changed a lot. I'm not perfect but I'm striving for success. Thank you
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
In March 2022, we heard about the story of a 15 years old girl in Galadimawa community in FCT-Abuja, who grew up with a father that constantly demoralized her and threatened to kill them. She developed chronic low self-esteem & an intense need to be loved and accepted which made her easy prey for a sexual predator. He took advantage of her low self-esteem & manipulated her into making nude video calls with him which he recorded and eventually, it found its way online. After a visit to the community, we birthed Project H.E.L.P. to teach children within about the importance of self-esteem and its place in preventing sexual abuse. We raised the sum of 193,000 naira through peer to peer fundraising campaign for the project.
OUR IMPACT
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People
Have been impacted so far through physical and virtual projects
Community Projects
Have been initiated and we will continue to expand our reach as the need arises
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