A Youth-Centred Approach

With and for young people
The Youth-Centred Approach (YCA) is about enabling young people to take part in decision-making spaces within our Federation.
IPPF European Network has developed a YCA toolkit with the aim of improving the confidence and capacity of young people and adults to implement, upgrade and expand youth participation in our members. But the principles of the approach could be applied in other organizations outside IPPF who want to involve more youth voices in their work.
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The toolkit was developed during YCA coaching initiatives with IPPF members. As a result:
Members redesigned youth policies, strategies and practices
Youth groups were revived, and the number of young volunteers increased
Youth became more involved in decision-making within our member associations
Youth-friendly working spaces were set up
Working relations between youth and members were strengthened
Best practices were exchanged between members

Testimonials 
Why involving young people in your work is important? Listen to the experience and learnings of our members.