Global Youth Ambassadors

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Key Information

Theirworld’s Global Youth Ambassador (GYA) programme is a two year programme, connecting a community of 2,000 18 to 30-year-olds, made up of young campaigners and social entrepreneurs united in their passion for social justice and the right to education. Their voice is a crucial component of Theirworld’s vision as we work towards ensuring every child has the best start in life, a safe place to learn and the skills they need for the future. Each year 1,000 new young people from across the world join the network to campaign for the right to education in their communities, countries and beyond. Theirworld is proud to have created the go-to network for youth campaigners who want to help shape the future of education and unlock big change for millions of children and young people.

Lead Implementing Organization(s)
Location(s)

Global

Activity URL

https://theirworld.org/projects/global-youth-ambassadors/

Government Affiliation
Non-governmental program
Years

2019 -

Partner(s)

Not applicable or unknown

Ministry Affiliation
Unknown
Funder(s)

Not applicable or unknown

COVID-19 Response
Unknown
Geographic Scope
Global / regional
Meets gender-transformative education criteria from the TES  
Unknown
Areas of Work Back to Top
Education areas
Attainment
  • Primary completion
  • Primary enrollment
  • Secondary completion
  • Secondary Enrollment
Other
  • Early childhood development
Other skills
  • Rights/empowerment education
Cross-cutting areas
  • Empowerment
  • Gender equality
  • Mentorship
Program participants

Target Audience(s)

Boys (both in school and out of school), Girls (both in school and out of school), Youth

Age

Not applicable or unknown

School Enrolment Status

Some in school

School Level

  • Upper secondary
  • Tertiary
Other populations reached

Not applicable or unknown

Participants include

Not applicable or unknown

Program Approaches Back to Top
Mentoring/psychosocial support
  • Adult (non-teacher) mentors
Policy/legal environment
  • Advocating changes to existing laws/policies
School-related gender-based violence
  • Safe and welcoming schools
Women's empowerment programs
  • Advocacy/action
  • Empowerment training
  • Leadership training
Program Goals Back to Top
Education goals
  • Gender parity and non-discrimination are promoted at all subjects/education levels
  • Increased school completion (general)
  • Increased school enrolment (general)
Cross-cutting goals
  • Improved critical consciousness
  • Increased advocacy/civic engagement
  • Increased agency and empowerment
Additional Information Back to Top
Primary Contact
Theirworld
media@theirworld.org