Getting started
Discover the Youth ARE Youth Network
A network shaped for today’s challenges, tomorrow’s leaders
Ready to influence community development, champion equity and inclusivity, lead climate action, or harness innovation to create lasting impact? The Youth ARE Youth Network is your platform to do just that.
Whether you’re taking your first step as a volunteer, growing into an advocate role, or building the leadership skills to create transformation at scale — Youth ARE Youth offers the right starting point for you.
Join today to connect, grow, and lead the change your community needs.
There are many ways to be part of the Youth ARE Youth Network
Volunteerism & Partnership Engagement
When you partner with the network, you stand alongside communities—sharing skills, fundraising, and driving development initiatives that empower young people.
Who can join
Are you a high school student eager to give back, waiting to start university with time to spare, or seeking employment; build valuable skills while you use your time to empower other young people, gain experience, and help transform communities.
Why join
You will be joining a passionate team on locally prioritized projects that create lasting impact. With training, support, and a living allowance, you’ll exchange cultures, build skills, and stand alongside communities to transform lives. It’s about being humble, flexible, and ready to make a difference.
Professional skills ,Vocational Training
& Entrepreneurship
Join the network to participate in comprehensive programs for young people eager to gain
•Professional skills,
•Vocational training,
•Entrepreneurship opportunities
Our professional skills and vocational training cover a wide range of subjects to equip participants with the expertise needed to succeed in the modern workforce.
For aspiring entrepreneurs, our program provides guidance on starting or growing a business, including mentorship, access to financing, and support navigating the supply chain cycle.
Community Transformation & Social Enterprise
About the Program
The Community Transformation & Social Enterprise program is designed for young people passionate about addressing pressing community issues such as poverty, gender-based violence, crime, drug use, health challenges, mental health effects, and environmental concerns.
How We Do It
You will work hand-in-hand with your community to identify problems, develop sustainable solutions, and promote economic empowerment. Through this program, youth lead initiatives that tackle social and environmental challenges while actively engaging community members to create a positive and lasting impact on people’s lives.”
Leadership & Advocacy Development
Young people are equipped with a deep understanding of their rights and the skills to advocate for themselves and their communities.
Participants receive training in public speaking, design and implement social justice campaigns, and gain guidance on effectively engaging with government and decision-making structures to encourage active civic participation.
This program gives young people the opportunity to participate in decision-making forums, advocating for policies and regulations that impact their well-being, sustainability, and future opportunities
Step into a space where young people unlock skills, grow their leadership, and shape brighter futures — for their communities.”
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