The PYD Lab

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How to Engage Youth in Conflict Situations May 26, 2022

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Content warning: This episode contains a conversation about conflict areas/situations, trauma, mental health and psychosocial support, and how one program is working with youth in Ukraine.

Listen in on a timely, informative conversation on how implementers can keep programs responsive to youth and staff needs during times of conflict. We examine rapid program considerations and the dos and don’ts of working with youth in conflict situations and areas through a positive youth development lens. Plus, we get insight on USAID’s UNITY Activity and how some programs are adapting to assist Ukrainian youth during this time.

A Ray of Hope: Ineza Grace Lights the Path Toward Inclusive Environmentalism Mar 08, 2022

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Ecofeminist Ineza Umuhoza Grace says it is going to take the inclusion of youth and women to truly protect the environment and have climate justice for all. In this episode, we dive into the challenges young leaders of color confront when growing their organizations while trying to avoid the trappings of tokenism. Plus, Ineza shares how her organization, The Green Protector, is contributing to Rwanda’s sustainable development and inspiring the next generation of climate justice warriors.

The Mighty Trio: How three women are leading the charge against gender-based violence Dec 03, 2021

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Content warning: This episode contains a discussion about gender-based violence, domestic violence, and women and children seeking emergency shelter.

WoMen Against Rape (WAR) has been a safe haven for women and children in Botswana for the last 28 years. WAR’s Executive Director Peggie Ramaphane, Research Coordinator Helen Anne Apps, and social worker Gofileone Gontle Samakabadi visit The PYD Lab to talk about the vital role their work plays in the Northwest District and how USAID’s Collective Action to Reduce Gender-Based Violence (CARE-GBV) is helping them build an internal culture of resilience and wellness thanks to their Small Grants Program.

Can intentional online mentoring still have a profound impact? Oct 26, 2021

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On Season 2’s opening episode, we are asking the question: With many of us still meeting virtually, is it possible for mentoring to have a profound impact online? We explore the possibilities with Youth Development Specialist Sarah Sladen and Youth Empowerment Advocate and Mentor Philbert Aganyo. Listen in for insights on how mentorship can occur in a variety of spaces, why even adult mentors need training, and how the new YouthLead Mentorship Initiative will help young people find and connect with mentors to ultimately increase personal and professional growth.

A Deeper Dive into Positive Youth Development with the Journal of Youth Development Jul 28, 2021

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In this episode of The PYD Lab, we get the scoop on the Journal of Youth Development’s special issue on Positive Youth Development (PYD). We talk to issue co-editors Cassandra Jessee and Dr. Lisa Lauxman about putting the issue together, the changing PYD landscape and what YouthPower2: Learning and Evaluation learned from analyzing 17 Cross-Sectoral Youth Assessments.

A Toolkit to Design Better Youth Center Programs Jun 22, 2021

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We talk to Katie Green, co-author of the Youth Center Toolkit, about utilizing Positive Youth Development to improve program effectiveness and design better youth centers and safe spaces. Learn more about the Youth Center Toolkit and the importance of developing a Theory of Change to strengthen your program’s objectives.

Democracy on the Move: How Young Voices Are Uniting for Change May 14, 2021

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Scott Warren of Democracy Moves shares his perspective on building a youth-led global movement for democracy. Learn why youth have always been at the forefront of change and how enabling them to lead now, rather than later, can have a meaningful impact on their communities.

Room to Grow: The Power of Safe Spaces for Young Women Mar 05, 2021

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In this episode of the PYD Lab, Natasha speaks with young changemaker Cynthia Nyongesa and Lisa Jenga of Generation Unlimited, exploring the issues women and girls still face and why safe spaces for young women and girls are so important.

Brave Enough to Demand Change Jan 29, 2021

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In this inaugural episode, The PYD Lab explores the threats facing women in politics in Brazil. YouthLead Ambassador and law student, Fernanda Ribeiro, talks the rise of Femicide, the dangers of advocating for the dismantling of structural violence and the health crisis Brazilians face in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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