THE HEART BEHIND SUNRISE
Since 2011, the SunRise Youth Intervention Organization has supported young people as they build essential skills, navigate life’s choices, and prepare for successful adulthood.
Different places.
One shared vision.
THE ORGANIZATION
The SunRise Youth Intervention Organization helps young people prepare for successful adulthood.
Since 2011, Sunrise has supported tens of thousands of young people in Nigeria, The Gambia, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Namibia, Angola, and the United States.
Its programs bring together soft-skills development, youth coaching and counselling, conflict-resolution training, and Christian education.
Across these offerings is a shared goal: providing youth development support that helps young people prepare for the choices and responsibilities ahead.
A world where young people are equipped with essential skills to make sound life choices and lead productive lives.
MEET THE FOUNDER
AUTHOR · FOUNDER · EXECUTIVE · TRAINER
A vision for young people. A commitment to helping it grow.
Since 2011, Chibuzor Charles Agomuoh has helped expand the reach and impact of the SunRise vision across several African countries.
In 2022, he was appointed by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as a Specialist Mentor for the Community Engagement Exchange Program, implemented by IREX. The program served more than 100 young leaders from nearly 90 countries. In 2024, he was appointed Lead Specialist.
His articles on conflict management in nonprofits and higher education institutions have been published by De Gruyter.
He studied civic engagement at Appalachian State University and climate solutions and strategies at the University of Oxford.
THE BOOK
Written by Chibuzor Charles Agomuoh, the book is read in approximately 21 countries and has been featured by the Global Youth Advancement Network and Michigan State University’s African Studies Center.
MILESTONES ALONG THE WAY
Selected milestones in Chibuzor Charles Agomuoh’s work in youth development, mentorship, and leadership.
OUR PROGRAMS
From high school to university and into working life, Sunrise offers guidance and skills development for the stages ahead.
FOR UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATES
A live, virtual coaching and mentorship program designed to help university undergraduates build resilience and work toward their academic and personal goals.
Next cohort dates and final duration will be confirmed.
FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Mentorship to help young people navigate their choices and prepare for successful adulthood.
FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
The 12-week Conflict Resilience for Workplace Success Programme builds essential skills to enhance workplace productivity.
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Christian education for young people who would benefit from exploring faith as part of their development.
Discover the moments behind the work.
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