About us

Think Positive Live Positive Support Initiative (TPLPI) is a youth-led, intersectional feminist movement in Nigeria—grounded in a community-based resource centre led by young feminists across genders, sexualities, and lived realities—organising marginalised young people to confront systemic inequalities and shift power into the hands of our communities.

We were born out of lived experience — from young people navigating stigma, exclusion, economic vulnerability, violence, and restricted access to quality healthcare. We formalised in 2022 not to become a service desk, but to build a movement home: a space where young people can organise, lead, and transform the systems that shape their bodies, safety, and futures.

Our work is rooted in the belief that inequality is not accidental — it is structural. Our politics are clear: Survival is not enough—we deserve to thrive. Access to comprehensive healthcare is not a favour—it is a right. We build spaces where young people can breathe, speak, organise, and be believed; where care is dignifying; and where safety is something we create together in a context that often criminalises and punishes queer lives and organising. Stigma, criminalisation, patriarchy, economic exclusion, and gatekeeping are systems. And systems can be changed.

We organise across interconnected justice areas — including HIV justice, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), mental wellbeing, human rights defence, economic empowerment, digital access, and climate justice — because marginalisation is layered, and our resistance must be too. TPLPI exists to ensure marginalised young people do not merely survive unjust systems — but lead, decide, and thrive.

Our Core Values (D.I.C.E.S)

Diversity

TPLPI is committed to representing different youth communities irrespective of race, sexual identity, class, disability, and religion for a more inclusive and just society.

Empathy

We listen deeply, believe lived experiences, and respond with care rooted in dignity and consent. Our approach recognises trauma, resilience, and the right of every young person.

Integrity

Honesty and transparency form the basis for engaging with people or groups at TPLPI. Our mantra is to practice honesty, transparency, and accountability at every level of our work. We are open in our decisions and communications, and we remain independent of religious and party-political control.

Our Values

The compass that guides everything we do.

Guided by D.I.C.E.S., we work together to build stronger communities and a better future.

Commitment

We are dedicated to confronting systemic inequalities and building long-term feminist power—not temporary relief. We stay present, consistent, and courageous in advancing dignity, safety, and collective freedom.

Sustainability

We build leadership, community structures, and shared power that endure and invests in community-led knowledge, ensuring marginalised young people continue organising and leading the systems

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can I get involved with TPLPI's advocacy and support efforts?

To get involved with TPLPI's advocacy and support efforts, you can participate as a volunteer, contribute through donations to support our initiatives, or offer technical support to strengthen our programs and services. Additionally, you can join workshops and community events to actively engage in our mission of creating an inclusive environment for young people in all their diversities

Does TPLPI work on climate change issues?

Yes. TPLPI recognises that climate change is a justice issue that affects health, livelihoods, and safety—especially for marginalised young people. We engage youth in climate awareness, advocacy, and community conversations that connect environmental challenges to everyday lived realities. Our goal is to ensure young people are informed, involved, and able to contribute to solutions that promote environmental equity and resilient communities.

What economic empowerment programs are available for community members?

We offer various economic empowerment programs, including skill-building, resources, and support, when funds are available to sustain these initiatives. Community members can follow our social media channels to stay informed about upcoming opportunities and events, ensuring they don't miss out on the chance to participate and benefit from these empowering programs.

What services does TPLPI offer to young marginalised individuals and key populations?

We offer a range of services to young people, which include awareness campaigns, education, prevention support, and referrals to community-friendly facilities.