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ABOUT Youth Aid Development Foundation

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Youth Aid Development Foundation is a non-profit and a youth  established in 2014 to provide human capital developments trainings, counseling and mentoring services towards helping at-risk youth and Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) to be successful in life and productive citizens in the society.  We work with  industry leaders towards empowering youth in underserved communities by providing them with the necessary supports and leadership skills aimed at enhancing their (P)otential, (A)cademics, (C)haracter and (E)mployment, as well as engaging them to become change-makers and productive members of society through civic and political participation

 Our investment in our community is to better equip youths in underserved communities and re-integrate them to the society with the goal of expanding their capacity for attaining overall success in life; transforming them into societal role models and good ambassadors of their family, community and nation; with ultimate goal of improving our community life and promoting a peaceful and prosperous society for all.

 We foster positive outcomes for young people and Persons Living With Disabilities  by creating a healthy human environment of belonging, provide growth opportunities, foster positive relationships, and furnishing them with the support to build the character and skills needed to be super-achievers in life.

Our Cardinal Projects

  • §At-Risk Youth Career  and Professional Development Program
  • §Global Leadership and Good Governance Summits
  • §Social Enterprise and Employability Project for Persons Living With Disabilities.
  • §Transitioning to Adulthood with Guidance and Support (TAGS) (For Teenagers)
  • §Skills for Success-Substance Abuse Prevention Program
  • §Gang Resistance & Peace Education Awareness Training -
  • §Scholarship Scheme for Out-of-School Youths and PWLDs in Urban Slums and Rural Communities.

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