Youth Development Accelerator

The Youth Development Accelerator is a resource for technical coaching on youth development ecosystem strengthening. Our mission is to empower cities, municipalities, provinces, CSOs, and national government agencies to create effective and sustainable programs that support the growth and development of young people.

Our team of experienced coaches provides customized training and support to help organizations build strong partnerships, develop effective policies and programs, and measure their impact. We work with you every step of the way to ensure that your efforts are aligned with best practices in youth development.

Our services include:

- Technical coaching: Our coaches work with you one-on-one to provide customized guidance on a range of topics related to youth development ecosystem strengthening.

- Capacity building: We offer training workshops and webinars on key topics such as program design, monitoring and evaluation, and partnership building.

- Resource sharing: We provide access to a wealth of resources on effective youth development practices from around the world.

At the Youth Development Accelerator, we believe that investing in young people is one of the most important things we can do for our communities. 

Our experienced coaches work with you to identify your organization's unique challenges and opportunities, and develop customized strategies for addressing them. We use a range of tools and techniques to help you build skills in areas such as:

- Design thinking: We teach you how to use design thinking principles to develop innovative solutions that meet the needs of your stakeholders.

- Collaboration: We help you build effective partnerships with other organizations, stakeholders, and communities.

- Data analysis: We show you how to use data to inform decision-making and measure the impact of your programs.

- Communication: We teach you how to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including policymakers, funders, and the public.

- Leadership: We develop leadership skills among youth development advocates so that they can catalyze change wherever they are.

- Governance: We create learning platforms so that changemakers can actively co-create solutions with government institutions.

Our coaching program is designed for organizations at all stages of development. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your work to the next level, we can help.

Our coaching program for cities and municipalities is designed to help leadership teams build capacity for innovation and collaboration in their local communities. Here's how it works:

1. Formation of Leadership Teams: We work with local government officials, community leaders, and other stakeholders to identify a team of individuals who will lead the effort to strengthen the youth development ecosystem in their city or municipality. This team should be diverse, inclusive, and representative of the community.

2. Co-Creation of Local Institutional Arrangements: Our coaches work with the leadership team to develop a customized plan for strengthening the youth development ecosystem in their city or municipality. This plan may include strategies for building partnerships with other organizations, developing effective policies and programs, and measuring impact.

3. Coaching Calls Every 2 Weeks: Our coaches provide ongoing support to the leadership team through regular coaching calls every two weeks. During these calls, we review progress on the plan, identify challenges and opportunities, and provide guidance on next steps.

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