Global Youth Ambassadors
- P Project/Program
A Active
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
Government Affiliation
Non-governmental programYears
2019 -
Partner(s)
Not applicable or unknown
Ministry Affiliation
UnknownFunder(s)
Not applicable or unknown
COVID-19 Response
UnknownGeographic Scope
Global / regionalMeets gender-transformative education criteria from the TES
UnknownAreas 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