Youth Innovators for Change (YIC)

Aims & objectives

This project focuses on empowering young people to design and implement social impact projects in their communities. Participants developed actionable project plans, enhanced their skills in project management, leadership, and teamwork, and built prototypes for social impact initiatives. The training led to the creation of a collaborative network of youth innovators, with several projects receiving seed funding and partnerships for further development.

Target group & international/intercultural composition of the group & team

Participants included youth aged 16-25 from diverse backgrounds, representing countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The group consisted of high school and university students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals passionate about social impact, sustainability, and community development.

Training methods used & main activities

Non-formal learning methods

Outcomes of the activity

The training employed a blend of interactive workshops, design thinking sessions, group projects, and peer-led discussions. Key activities included innovation labs where participants developed and pitched community-based projects, mentorship sessions with industry leaders, and hackathons to brainstorm solutions to global challenges.

Your tasks and responsibilities within the team

Trainer

I worked on this training for 15 days as a full time trainer.