Youth for Change Network (YCN)
Empowering Youth. Transforming Communities. Driving Sustainable Change.
Who We Are
Youth for Change Network (YCN) is a registered youth-led organization working to empower young people and communities through advocacy, education, innovation, and community-based action. We focus on youth empowerment, climate and environmental sustainability, health, gender equality, disability inclusion, and livelihoods development.
30,000+
People Impacted
10,000+
Students Reached
565,948
Digital Reach
200+
Our Members
Our Vision
A society where empowered youth lead sustainable development, inclusive health systems thrive, and people with disabilities enjoy equal opportunities.
Our Mission
To create opportunities and provide support that enhances the lives of vulnerable populations through targeted programs in youth empowerment, environment, health, disability inclusion, gender equality, and economic empowerment.
Our Goal
To empower youth, promote climate and environmental sustainability, improve health outcomes, support people with disabilities, and promote livelihoods and economic empowerment through advocacy, education, and community-driven activities.
Our Thematic Areas
We focus on key areas to drive comprehensive and sustainable community development.
We equip young people with leadership, life skills, digital literacy, mentorship, and civic engagement opportunities to enable them to actively shape their futures.
We promote environmental protection and climate action through community awareness, tree planting, clean-up campaigns, and sustainable practices.
We work to improve health outcomes through education, prevention, and community outreach, with a strong focus on youth and vulnerable populations.
We promote gender equity and inclusion by addressing gender-based violence, supporting girls’ education, and encouraging male involvement.
We advocate for inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.
We support youth and communities to build sustainable livelihoods and economic resilience.
Our Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals
Our work directly contributes to several of the UN's SDGs, creating a better and more sustainable future for all.
SDG 1 – No Poverty
SDG 3 – Good Health & Well-being
SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 5 – Gender Equality
SDG 8 – Decent Work & Economic Growth
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption & Production
SDG 13 – Climate Action
SDG 15 – Life on Land
Join Us in Making a Difference
Your contribution, whether through volunteering, membership, or donations, fuels our mission and helps us create lasting change in communities across Malawi.