This has been a transformative moment for our organisation and personally, as a young leader. It has made me reflect on how I can create space for the young people I currently work with to take on my position or advance within the organisation as I progress to different levels. Overall, this learning experience has impacted both me and the organisation on a personal and organisational level.
– Action learning cycle 4 member –
Are you a young leader, professional, or youth advocate working with foundations, grantmakers, intermediaries, youth-led organisations, research institutions, INGOs, or similar sectors?
Do you want to sharpen your skills in youth engagement, capacity development, fundraising, and partnership-building?
We invite you to apply for the 2025 Action Learning Online Community (ALOC)—a 7-month online learning experience designed to equip you with the knowledge, tools, and connections to make a greater impact within Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and in the youth development field as a whole.
Through six targeted, self-paced courses, you will explore practical strategies to strengthen youth engagement, organisational sustainability, and advocacy. This flexible, interactive program is hosted on the Mighty Networks platform, allowing participants to engage in learning while staying connected to a global community of changemakers. We have developed Terms of Reference to help you better understand our model and processes. We implore you to read them before you start your application.
Why join the ALOC 2025?
✔ Flexible & Self-Paced: Learn at your own convenience with structured modules.
✔ Targeted Learning: Courses designed to address real-world challenges in youth leadership, sustainability, and advocacy.
✔ Global Network: Engage with like-minded youth leaders and professionals from around the world.
✔ Interactive & Practical: Apply what you learn through assignments, discussions, and real-world case studies.
✔ Credentialing: Gain a certificate of completion from YIELD Hub to strengthen your professional profile.
Courses Offered in 2025
ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
📌 Finding, Engaging, and Sustaining New Generations of Young Leaders
Develop strategies to identify, mentor, and retain emerging young leaders for impactful youth-led initiatives.
📌 Capacity Development for Youth Transition
Strengthen support systems that help young people transition into leadership and professional roles effectively.
📌 Compensating Youth Work
Explore fair and sustainable compensation models that value and recognise youth contributions.
TECHNICAL SKILLS-BUILDING COURSES
📌 Social Media Strategies and Effective Messaging
Master digital platforms to amplify your message, grow your network, and drive youth engagement.
📌 Fundraising and Grant Writing Essentials
Learn how to develop winning proposals and effective fundraising strategies to secure the resources you need.
📌 Grassroots Organising for Successful Collaboration and Partnership
Understand best practices for building coalitions, fostering partnerships, and strengthening grassroots impact.
