Young people have the right to be involved in the decisions that affect their lives.
The YIELD Hub’s mission is to put young people at the heart of decisions and programmes relating to their sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Approach
Our work is guided by four strategic objectives: action learning and capacity-building, evidence and knowledge management, outreach and influence, and strategic partnerships. While our work focuses on Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (AYSRHR), we also work on youth partnership in issues closely related to AYSRHR, such as education, livelihoods and climate change.
OUR Origin story
The YIELD Hub emerged from the 2019 Youth Investment, Engagement and Leadership Development (YIELD) Project report, commissioned by four philanthropic foundations to investigate the status of adolescent and youth participation in SRHR. The report concluded: “More and better investment in adolescent and youth participation and leadership is essential for SRHR programmes – and the young people in them – to realize their potential.”
OUR MANDATE
YIELD Hub exists to change how youth–adult partnerships are built, sustained, and resourced, putting young people at the centre of decisions and programmes that shape their lives. Evolving from the YIELD Project, a donor-commissioned initiative grounded in over 150 stakeholder partnerships, YIELD Hub is our collective response to a critical question:
What does it take to truly support youth leadership?
Our answer: Shift from symbolic inclusion to systemic transformation. That means embedding youth leadership in governance, funding, programming, and accountability systems, across sectors and geographies. We further this goal by connecting and convening youth-led movements, INGOS, funders, researchers, and implementers to create intergenerational partnerships that will lead to this systemic change.
OUR WORK
Action Learning & Capacity Building
To develop the capability of individuals and institutions to advance AYSRHR through collective problem-solving.
Evidence & Knowledge Management
To generate and disseminate evidence, tools and new norms to strengthen the field of AYSRHR and young leaders.
Outreach & Influence
To amplify the reach and influence of youth-centred approaches through advocacy, digital engagement, and participation in global fora.
Strategic Partnerships
To establish and deepen collaborative partnerships that enhance the YIELD Hub’s ability to address systemic barriers to AYSRHR.
RESOURCES
You can download practical guides, tips & recommendations, reports & case studies, useful toolkits, and research.
NEWS AND MEDIA
See our work come to life through cycle related blogs and updates on international events we attend.
OUR PARTNERS
Organisations who have joined our Action Learning Cycles
THEORY OF CHANGE
for Youth Partnership in AYSRHR
A tool for adolescents, youth, and adults to strengthen partnerships within the SRHR field.
our team
sonali Silva
Director
Richard Dzikunu
Action Learning Groups Lead
Somila Mjekula
Content and Communications Lead
Dina Chaerani
Programmes Associate
Yemurai Nyoni
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Alex Sampaio-Cook
Communications Associate
Bima Dewanto
Design and Communications Support
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SAFEGUARDING
The YIELD Hub, hosted by Rutgers International, follows its Integrity Framework.
To make a report, submit a complaint or other questions about the Integrity Framework, please send an email to Integrity@rutgers.nl or call the general number +31 30 2313431.
For more information please visit: Integrity at Rutgers – Rutgers
