Youth In Relief And Development

Half the world's population is under the age of 25 - that's 3 billion people. Young people are therefore dispraportionaely impacted by our world's most pressing challenges.Too many young people, especially those in developing countries, are at risk for lifelong poverty and disease, struggle to earn a livelihood, and are exposed to violence, crime, and political unrest. 

Despite real progress, significant and growing needs among the world’s youth are unmet. Supporting young people to make wise decisions about their health, providing them with access to education and livelihood opportunities, and allowing them to become engaged citizens in their communities will enable countries to harness the assets of young people in support of social and economic development. We believe the best solution to the world's greatest challenges are young people themselves. How do we know? We work with them, everyday and around the world.

The Alliance for International Youth Development (AIYD) is a community of practice and advocacy platform of 24 leading U.S.-based youth and community development organizations. The Youth Alliance provides an opportunity for engaged organizations and individuals to share and discuss effective practices and to advocate for and inform policies that support and impact youth worldwide.

The Youth Alliance calls for international donors, including the United States government, to make informed and targeted investments in youth. To support and advance its mission, the alliance has developed a strategic partnership with InterAction. 

Visit us on the web at: www.theyouthalliance.org

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AIYD Members:  Aga Khan Development Network, Amigos de las Americas, Chemonics, ChildFund International, Creative Associates, Education Development Center, Inc., FHI 360, Innovations in Civic Participation, Global Communities, IREX, Intel Foundation, InterAction, International Rescue Committee, International Youth Foundation, Making Cents International, The MasterCard Foundation, Mercy Corps, National 4H Council, Plan International USA, RTI International, Save the Children, Winrock International, Women’s Refugee Commission, World Learning, and YouthBuild International.

To learn more about the work of the Youth Alliance and how you can join, contact Sarah Sladen, Manager for International Youth Development, InterAction