Our Priorites

Our Goal by 2030

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YVLGhana, a youth-led NGO established in 2015 in Accra, Ghana, is committed to driving positive change and development. Officially recognized by the Ghanaian government, it operates within legal frameworks to focus on Education, WASH, Health, Gender Equality, and Child & Youth Empowerment. With a dedication to promoting Child & Social Protection, YVLGhana empowers children and youth and fosters community improvement through collaborative and innovative initiatives.

OUR VISION

A World For Every Child And Young Person, A Better Place To Live.

Elaboration of Vision Statement

This vision embodies a desire for a world where every child and young person experiences a high quality of life and enjoys the opportunities and resources necessary for their well-being and development.

A World for Every Child and Young Person: This emphasizes inclusivity and equity, envisioning a world where no child or young person is left behind. It implies equal access to rights, opportunities, and resources regardless of factors such as socioeconomic status, ethnicity, or geographical location.
A Better Place to Live: This suggests an aspiration for improvement and progress in the living conditions and overall environment for children and young people. It encompasses aspects such as access to education, healthcare, clean water, sanitation, safety, and protection from harm.

This vision advocates for a world where children and young people thrive, where their rights are respected and upheld, and where they have the necessary support to reach their full potential, ultimately contributing to a more prosperous and harmonious society for all.

Our Mission Statement

OUR MISSION

To realize a world in which every child and young person attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation through advocacy, education, collaboration, innovative programming, and community development.

Our Goals

Advocacy and Policy Influence: Engage in advocacy efforts and influence policy changes to promote children’s rights to survival, protection, development, and participation.
Education and Awareness: Develop and implement educational programs to raise awareness about children’s rights and empower stakeholders to support and uphold them.
Collaboration and Partnerships: Foster collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and communities, to strengthen child protection systems and support networks.
Innovation and Program Development: Innovate and implement effective programs tailored to address the unique needs and challenges faced by children and young people in accessing their rights.
Child and Youth Empowerment: Empower children and young people to become agents of change in their communities through leadership development programs and opportunities for civic engagement.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess the impact of interventions and ensure accountability in promoting children’s rights and well-being.

Our Objectives

EDUCATION: Promote inclusive and access to quality education for children and young people through advocacy and innovative educational-related initiatives and programs at basic, senior high and tertiary levels.
HEALTH: Increase awareness and knowledge about preventive healthcare practices, including vaccination, nutrition, mental health, and hygiene, through community and school health education campaigns and workshops.
WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene): Ensure access to clean water sources by constructing and maintaining wells, boreholes, and water purification systems in communities without reliable water sources. Promote proper sanitation and hygiene practices by building latrines, providing hygiene education sessions, and distributing hygiene kits containing soap and other hygiene essentials.
GENDER EQUALITY: Empower girls and young women through educational programs focused on gender equality, leadership development, and reproductive health education.
YOUTH AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT: Foster the holistic development of children and young people by providing recreational and extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and life skills training. Support youth entrepreneurship and employment opportunities through vocational training programs, mentorship, and access to microfinance initiatives.
CHILD AND SOCIAL PROTECTION: Advocate for the implementation of child rights policies and legislation at the national and local levels, ensuring the enforcement of laws that safeguard children’s rights and well-being. Strengthen child protection systems by establishing child-friendly spaces, training community members in child protection protocols, and providing psychosocial support services for children affected by violence or abuse.

OUR SAFEGUARDING POLICY

This Safeguarding Policy reflects our commitment to respect, promote, uphold, and protect children’s rights as set out in the UN Convention on the Rights of the child and per YVLG values.