CONTEXT Understanding the lives of adolescents and young adults (UDAYA), a programme of research conducted by the Population Council, seeks to:  explore the situation and needs of younger (10−14…

ABSTRACT Coding bootcamps have recently emerged as a promising approach to equipping individuals with the skills needed to thrive in digital economies. But despite the potential of these training…

Introduction Guatemala is considered a ‘youth bulge’ nation, with almost 70 percent of the population under age 30.1 Since 2011, approximately 8,000‐10,000 youth have engaged in gangs, drug…

For teens who feel isolated or ostracized, the furry community is a place where they can come out and be themselves. Donald Trump may want to ban transgender people from serving in the military, but…

Uganda National Youth Working Group​ The Uganda National Youth Working Group focused their last meeting on inclusion and have shared slides from their presentations. They thank Andrew, Obed and…

YouthPower Learning recently released a survey for young people to express their thoughts on safe public spaces for youth. Below are some of their responses: 1. What does "safe public spaces" mean…

Background Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) face many challenges with adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and retention in HIV health services. Given increasing access to and use of mobile…

The conflict in the Kivu provinces of the DRC can be characterized as a mutually reinforcing dynamic in which various actors benefit from weak governance structures, combined with larger ethnic,…

This blog post originally appeared on the USAID 2030 Medium. By Michael McCabe, Agency Youth Coordinator, USAID USAID celebrates the role of young people as partners in development and, in particular…

Outline for Writing a Grant Application for Funding In this Toolkit, you will find supports for writing a grant application for funding. Part I gives a step-by-step overview of the grantwriting…

Directory of U.S. Department of State-  Educational and Cultural Exchange Opportunities The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) supports the development of…

1. What Is Crowdfunding? Crowdfunding is a way to raise funds for a specific cause or project by asking a large number of people to donate money, usually in small amounts, and usually during a…