Youth & Education

Youth & Education Program

Overview:

UNIPA’s Youth & Education Program aims to cultivate globally conscious, socially responsible, and action-driven young leaders. We believe that education is not merely the transfer of knowledge, but a powerful tool for social transformation, peacebuilding, innovation, and intergenerational justice.

Through inclusive, transnational initiatives, the program bridges education, activism, and leadership—especially in marginalized, conflict-affected, and underserved regions.

Core Objectives:

1. Promote Access to Inclusive & Quality Education

   • Support formal and non-formal learning for underprivileged youth

   • Focus on SDG 4: “Quality Education for All”

2. Youth Leadership & Capacity Building

   • Develop youth leadership through global fellowships, bootcamps & trainings

   • Empower youth as peacebuilders, change agents & policy influencers

3. Civic Education & Human Rights Literacy

   • Educate youth on democratic values, rights, responsibilities, and global citizenship

   • Enable active participation in civic life and social justice campaigns

4. Digital Education & Innovation

   • Provide digital literacy programs in rural and refugee settings

   • Use technology to bridge learning gaps (e-learning, mobile apps, open resources)

5. Educational Equity & Gender Inclusion

   • Prioritize girls’ education and gender-sensitive curricula

   • Engage boys and young men in ending harmful social norms

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Target Groups

• Secondary & University-level Students

• Out-of-school Youth & Refugees

• Young Activists and Community Organizers

• Marginalized Youth (ethnic, linguistic, gender minorities)

• Young Professionals in NGOs/CSOs

• Educators, Youth Workers, and Peer Trainers

Our Approach

Global Youth Fellowship Program

A competitive international leadership development program for aspiring change-makers.

Youth Peace Dialogues

Regional intercultural forums on peace, tolerance, and pluralism.

Education Recovery Projects

Community schools and learning centers in post-conflict and disaster-affected areas.

Mobile Learning Labs

Solar-powered, offline-enabled learning stations for rural youth.

UNIPA School Clubs Network

Youth-led chapters in schools and colleges focused on SDGs, climate, rights, and inclusion.

Key Focus Areas

🤝 Partnership & Collaboration

• UNICEF, UNESCO, UNDP Youth Initiatives

• Universities, Schools & Training Institutes

• Local Ministries of Education & Youth

• Youth-led NGOs, CSOs, Social Enterprises

• Global youth networks (YOUNGO, Restless Development, etc.)

Flagship Programs

1. UNIPA Global Youth Fellowship
   – Leadership + Advocacy + Innovation = Action

2. SDG Youth Ambassadors
   – Train youth as SDG champions in their countries

3. Education for Resilience
   – For displaced, post-conflict, or climate-affected communities

4. Campus Catalyst Initiative
   – Create youth-led transformation hubs in Universities.