At the YIELD Hub, we believe that young people should be at the centre of shaping policies, programmes, and funding decisions that affect their lives. However, despite increasing recognition of youth engagement in Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (AYSRHR), young people continue to face barriers to influence. Many lack access to decision-making spaces, struggle with visibility, or are excluded from critical conversations on funding and policy priorities.
Our role is to strengthen youth influence, create platforms for engagement, and support meaningful partnerships between youth advocates and key stakeholders. Through advocacy, digital engagement, and global convenings, we ensure that youth perspectives are heard and acted upon. By equipping young leaders and youth-serving organisations with the tools, networks, and opportunities needed to drive systemic change, we contribute to a future where youth partnerships in AYSRHR are the norm, not the exception.
What is our approach to Outreach & Influence?
We take a strategic four-step approach to ensure that our Outreach & Influence efforts support youth advocates, organisations, and initiatives in strengthening their influence.
| 1. Elevating Youth-Centred Advocacy |
| We support youth-led organisations, movements, and networks by strengthening their ability to engage decision-makers, co-develop policy recommendations, and advocate for inclusive funding and programming. This can take different forms, such as, engaging in joint-advocacy efforts with funders and decision-makers, or co-hosting sessions with youth-led organisations at global forums to promote youth partnership. |
| 2. Strengthening Digital Engagement |
| We use digital platforms to elevate youth perspectives, share advocacy tools, and engage diverse audiences. Through targeted campaigns and multimedia storytelling, we increase visibility and mobilisation. This includes running social media campaigns and creating blogs, videos and podcasts. |
| 3. Expanding Global Influence |
| We ensure that youth-serving organisations and advocates can access high-level decision-making spaces where policies, funding, and programmes are shaped. This involves presentations at global conferences, summits, and regional convenings, as well as strengthening youth participation in technical working groups and advisory panels. |
| 4. Connecting Advocacy to Knowledge |
| Our Outreach & Influence work is deeply connected to our Evidence & Knowledge Management and Action Learning & Capacity Building objectives. We integrate our insights into webinars, Instagram Lives, social media campaigns, international conference events, and global policy discussions. By collaborating with partners across sectors such as education, climate, and livelihoods, we strengthen the cross-cutting relevance of our work. |
Engage with our Outreach & Influence efforts
We provide platforms, tools, and opportunities for youth-led organisations, advocates, and stakeholders to strengthen youth influence in AYSRHR. You can engage with our Outreach & Influence work in several ways:
Partner with us – Collaborate on an advocacy campaign, policy initiative, or digital engagement project that strengthens youth participation in AYSRHR.
Join a Webinar or Global Forum – Engage in discussions where young advocates and decision-makers share strategies to advance youth partnerships.
Stay Informed & Connected – Subscribe to our newsletter and follow our digital channels to stay updated on emerging advocacy opportunities.
Want to partner with us? You can reach out to us via our email to discuss potential opportunities: info@yieldhub.global
FAQ: Outreach & Influence
How does YIELD Hub engage in advocacy?
We support youth-serving and youth-led organisations in strengthening their influence in AYSRHR by providing advocacy tools, convening spaces, and opportunities for youth-centred engagement in policy and funding discussions. While we are not a youth-led organisation, we ensure that young people and their organisations have access to decision-making spaces and the resources needed to drive change.
Can I participate in YIELD Hub’s outreach & influence initiatives?
Yes! Youth advocates, organisations, and partners are encouraged to engage in our campaigns, webinars, and global advocacy efforts. While we don’t directly lead youth movements, we provide platforms and partnerships that strengthen youth-led advocacy.
How do you measure the impact of your outreach efforts?
We track engagement across digital platforms, advocacy events, and global convenings, measuring how well our efforts support youth organisations, influence decision-makers, and amplify youth-led initiatives.
What are the key spaces where YIELD Hub engages globally?
We participate in global health and rights summits, donor convenings, UN forums, and international youth leadership gatherings, ensuring that youth-centred perspectives are represented.
How does YIELD Hub support youth-led organisations in advocacy?
We provide capacity-building support, access to advocacy tools, and opportunities to connect with funders and policymakers. Our role is to ensure that youth-led organisations have the resources, visibility, and partnerships needed to influence decision-making spaces.
