OUR PROGRAMMES
Connected pathways to opportunity.
Our programme priorities bring learning, skills, protection and community wellbeing together.
CHILDREN. YOUTH. COMMUNITIES.
Supporting the whole journey.
Education and skills are most effective when young people are safe, included and able to participate. YMF’s programmes are designed around these connected needs.
Explore our focus areas below, or contact us to discuss opportunities for collaboration.
EDUCATION
Education and learning
Supporting access to inclusive, quality education for children and young people.
Areas of activity
- Learning materials and literacy support
- Scholarship and education support
- Community learning initiatives
- Teacher capacity development
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Youth leadership and life skills
Helping young people develop confidence, leadership and the skills to participate in community life.
Areas of activity
- Leadership and life-skills training
- Mentorship and youth forums
- Civic engagement
- Youth-led community initiatives
SKILLS & LIVELIHOODS
Vocational skills and employability
Building practical skills and supporting readiness for the world of work.
Areas of activity
- Technical and vocational training
- Computer and professional skills
- Career readiness and guidance
- Apprenticeship opportunities
ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION
Employment and entrepreneurship
Supporting young people to develop livelihoods, business skills and pathways to employment.
Areas of activity
- Business skills development
- Entrepreneurship mentoring and startup support
- Career fairs and employer connections
- Livelihood opportunities
SAFETY & DIGNITY
Child and youth protection
Promoting safe environments and preventing violence, abuse, exploitation and neglect.
Areas of activity
- Protection awareness
- Referral and psychosocial support
- Safe spaces for children and youth
- Community protection mechanisms
DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY
Digital skills and innovation
Building confidence to participate in a changing digital world.
Areas of activity
- Digital literacy and computer skills
- Information and communication technology training
- Digital entrepreneurship
- Innovation clubs
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Community development
Strengthening participation, local capacity and shared action.
Areas of activity
- Community mobilization
- Community-led initiatives
- Capacity strengthening
- Voluntary service and support for vulnerable communities
HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS
Water, sanitation and hygiene
Supporting safer, healthier environments through WASH education and community initiatives.
Areas of activity
- Hygiene promotion
- Water and sanitation facilities
- School WASH initiatives
- Menstrual hygiene education
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Health awareness and wellbeing
Promoting access to health information and appropriate support.
Areas of activity
- Health awareness and prevention
- Health and hygiene education
- Wellbeing information
- Screening and referral support where appropriate
LOOKING ACROSS OUR WORK
An integrated perspective.
Our wider priorities also recognize mental health, gender inclusion, climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, research and policy engagement as part of sustainable community development.
LET’S WORK TOGETHER
A better future begins with opportunity.
Join us in creating pathways for children and young people to learn, lead and thrive.