Here we look at youth-led development broadly. It brings together evidence, good practice, toolkits and evaluations from youth-led programmes from different organisations, and features articles, blog posts, creative media, case studies and research pieces written by young people active in the development sector.
"Achieving a life of dignity – a life where every human being enjoys basic freedoms and a respectable living – is a universal yearning. Yet such a goal has remained
This Post-MDG toolkit, based on material originally produced by WaterAid, has been developed to support IYC and our youth affiliations in carrying out advocacy around the post-2015 framework. It contains
This, the third edition of Development Needs Youth!, aims to provide more facts and examples on initiatives and processes that youth organisations are undertaking at various levels, from the grassroots
Espolea is a youth-led Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in Mexico City in 2005. It originated as a space where young people feel free to think, create and perform. Espolea works
'In Nigeria, poverty has a predominantly young face and young people represent a large percent of our overall population. Youths experience difficulties in entering the labour market or starting their
As the world over counts down to the 2015 the deadline for the fulfilment of the Millennium Development Goals; it was very timely the UN began the process of evaluating
The credit for these achievements doesn't lie with celebrity rockstars, though they've certainly helped. It belongs to African citizens and the millions who campaign in solidarity with them such as
Reflecting back on November's 2012 Ibrahim Forum this article offers a much needed analysis of those talking points that emerged from the event. Read on to find out how
The Girl Effect is a movement driven by a global network of girl champions. The Nike Foundation created the Girl Effect in collaboration with key partners such as the United
Targeted at all those willing to make a stand for something that they are passionate about, and interspersed with inspirational quotes and examples, this Pocket Guide to Taking Positive Action