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BRAC and Youth

BRAC and Youth. Maria May, BRAC Social Innovation Lab Santhosh Ramdoss, BRAC USA. Goal. Methodology. Answer the question: to what extent has and is BRAC engaging with youth?. Program data Conversations with staff Published literature. Youth. The period between childhood and adult age.

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BRAC and Youth

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  1. BRAC and Youth Maria May, BRAC Social Innovation LabSanthosh Ramdoss, BRAC USA

  2. Goal Methodology Answer the question: to what extent has and is BRAC engaging with youth? Program data Conversations with staff Published literature

  3. Youth The period between childhood and adult age Males and females between the ages of 11 and 25 This Presentation

  4. A world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination where young people have the opportunity to realise their potential. Our vision for Youth

  5. Today you will hear a lot about activities and programs

  6. But not from us!

  7. Instructions Take the green and red cards out of your folder now. We will show a statement and read it aloud. Please raise ONE card immediately to indicate whether you think the statement is true or false. We will estimate the results of the poll and then share with you the answer. = If you think the statement is true = If you think the statement is false

  8. Quick test of comprehension Brazil will win the next world cup.

  9. 1. BRAC has been working with youth for more than twenty years

  10. TRUE: BRAC has been working with youth for even longer 2007 1987 Integrated program for girls 2010 Schools for older children in Bangladesh Protecting girls from harassment 2003 1990 Microfinance loans for young people 2008 Reading Centers Girls program in Uganda and Tanzania 2011 Innovative Livelihood and Vocational training 1993 Empowerment program for girls

  11. 2. BRAC’s “mainstream” programs reach more youth than BRAC’s youth-specific programs

  12. TRUE: BRAC actually reaches a higher number of youth through its mainstream programs Youth-Specific Programs Mainstream Programs ~ 3 MillionYoung People ~ 7.5 millionYoung People

  13. 3. Today’s youth live in a different world from youth 20 years ago

  14. True: Today’s world is radically different 1980s 1990s Today 2000s Limited mobility for girls Getting girls into primary and secondary schools Keeping girls in school Delaying marriage and pregnancy Skill training and jobs Leveraging technology Shifting cultural norms Increasing women in the workplace

  15. 4. BRAC’s youth-specific programs only work with girls

  16. FALSE: BRAC has found ways to keep its focus on girls 60% girls 75% girls 57% girls

  17. 5. Most participants are under the age of 15 in BRAC’s girl programs

  18. FALSE: Over half of the members are over the age of 15 11-15 Yrs 16-20 Yrs 21-25 Yrs 43% 27% 41%

  19. 6. Most BRAC programs have to date “missed the opportunity” to work with youth

  20. FALSE: BRAC has a growing focus on youth across geographies Youth-specific programs in 6 out of 10 BRAC countries Bangladesh Uganda Tanzania South Sudan Haiti Afghanistan

  21. However, Youth are hidden in our mainstream programs 22% Clients below the age of 25 40% 33%

  22. 7. Youth needs are largely specific to local context

  23. FALSE: There are huge patterns in needs

  24. TRUE: The solutions depend on local context

  25. Conclusions • A lot of experience to build on • Opportunities to do more • Data • Diversity in youth

  26. Thank You Acknowledgements ImranMatin FarzanaKashfi Youth Focal Points SameenaAlam, Social Innovation Lab James Ariwante, BRAC USA

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