Our Vision

The objective of the sustainable development programme is to implement long-term development projects that focus on the need of youths in developing countries and mainstream them into the development process. Youth Challenge will provide technical assistance and in some cases, funding for the projects. YC will build the projects up over a span of two to five years before handing them over to the implementing organization for succession.

Our Approach

1. We mobilize the enthusiasm and creativity of our volunteers and members in international aid missions, ranging from short-term emergency relief missions to long-term community rehabilitation missions.
2. We galvanize local organizations and universities to provide training, mentorship and guidance to our programmes and participants. We also promote the development of young professionals keen on a career with international humanitarian organizations.

Sustainable Development

Duration: 2-5 years

1. Programme: Long-term sustainable development programmes that cater to post-crisis institutional management. Focuses on more select purposes and goals in the areas of education, healthcare and the vocational training and development of the locals.
2. Execution: Through joint ventures with social enterprises and entrepreneurs, local authorities and international NGOs.
3. Participation: Open to members only.
4. Upcoming Programmes: In December 2007, a youth team will be supporting orphanages in Nepal with relief supplies such as books, toys, basic nutrition supplements, stationery and clothes.
5. Costs: Individual airfare, accomodation, transportation and membership fees.

Young Professional Development (New!)

Duration: 2 years

1. Programme: Long-term personal development programs that nurture youths who want to build a career in international humanitarian development. Training programs and field experiences will be provided.
2. Execution: Through a long-term curriculum including conferences, research papers, internship programmes.
3. Participation: Open only to 3rd year undergraduates and master students who want to develop their ideas into research papers and feasible work programmes or conferences.