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How a chicken co-op created a safe space for teens
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Planned Life Cycle
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Status: Ongoing
413adolescents and youth connected to existing youth-led networks
407parents, school administrators, school management committees, faith leaders and community members sensitized
496vulnerable female and male youth with life plans designed and initiated
Former sponsored child Moses is now participating in the Youth Ready project. Through dance, painting and leadership, he continues to take steps of transformation.
The Vision for Vulnerable Youth Initiative is a program focused on increasing the social agency and economic development of teens and young adults in Central and South America. World Vision works with young people aged 14–29 who are both in and out of school using the Youth Ready curriculum—a holistic, multi-sectoral course that brings social, emotional and values-based learning together with life skills and literacy training. Through the Youth Ready training, participants develop social, emotional, cognitive and communication skills that help with the development of their livelihoods. The ultimate outcome is empowered youth who are equipped to be engaged, productive citizens. Running from 2019–2023, the Vision for Vulnerable Youth Initiative is underway in seven countries: El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru, Colombia, Bolivia and Ecuador.
How a chicken co-op created a safe space for teens
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