Change Starts With You(th)

We Believe in The Power of Young People

Disrupt Harmful Gender Norms

Youth Deserve Access to SRHR

Who we are

The Power to You(th) Consortium empowers Adolescent Girls and Young Women to increase their agency, claim their rights, address gender inequalities, challenge gender norms and advocate for inclusive decision-making. We focus our advocacy on persistent ‘key issues’ such as Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) and child marriage, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and unintended pregnancies.

The Power to You(th) is implemented in seven countries based on the strong desire to implement an impactful programme. The country management teams are based in  Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Indonesia, Malawi, Senegal, and Uganda.

Youth Advocacy

Power to You(th) is deeply committed to youth advocacy, focusing on empowering young people to actively participate in shaping policies and legislation that affect their lives. By mobilizing public support and enhancing the capacities of civil society organizations (CSOs), Power to You(th) ensures that the voices of young people are heard and respected. PTY provides training and mentorship programs that equip youth with the skills needed to advocate for their rights and engage in meaningful dialogue with policymakers. This advocacy work is crucial to creating an environment where young people can influence decisions and drive social change.

Youth Voices

Amplifying the voices of young people, especially adolescent girls and young women from underserved communities, is a core mission of Power to You(th). PtY employs gender-transformative approaches and meaningful youth participation strategies to ensure that young people’s voices are not only heard but also play a central role in decision-making processes. Power to You(th) creates platforms and opportunities for youth to express their views, share their lived experiences, and advocate for issues that matter to them, such as child marriage, SGBV, and access to sexual and reproductive health services.

Mighty Networks

The Power to You(th) Consortium’s mission is to empower adolescent girls and young women from underserved communities by ensuring their meaningful participation in decision-making processes concerning harmful practices, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and unintended pregnancies. One of the ways to achieve this is by creating a safe, inclusive community platform on Mighty Network to digitally convene young people and provide opportunities for members from around the world to connect, share resources, and collaborate in inspiring change through digital advocacy. Join us on Mighty Network and be part of this transformative journey. Access powerful features like Live Streams, Resource Libraries, Spaces, Event Calendars, Direct Messaging, and Masterclasses to strengthen your capacity on advocacy and MYE as well as engage, grow, and make a difference. Visit bit.ly/PowerToYouth today to join our young, like-minded global community.