YOUTH SHIELD FOUNDATION/Shielding Youth, Empowering Futures
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OUR PUBLIC BENEFIT WORK

Five pathways.
One hopeful future.

Our programs connect prevention, psychosocial support, recovery, economic opportunity and evidence-led advocacy for young people.

OUR PROGRAMS · 01—05Shielding youth.
Empowering futures.
OUR APPROACH

Joined-up support,
grounded in dignity.

Each priority in our constitution responds to a different part of the journey. Together, they create a stronger foundation for informed choices, recovery and a sustainable future.

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PREVENTION

Substance-abuse prevention

Youth-centred awareness, school and community education that helps people understand the risks of drug and substance use and make informed choices.

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WELLBEING

Psychosocial & mental-health support

Peer support networks and pathways to qualified counsellors, therapists and support groups for young people at risk and people in recovery.

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RECOVERY

Rehabilitation & social reintegration

Collaboration with registered medical and clinical rehabilitation providers, with support for people returning to their communities.

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OPPORTUNITY

Vocational skills & economic autonomy

Vocational learning, financial literacy and entrepreneurship that can widen young women’s pathways to sustainable livelihoods.

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EVIDENCE

Research & policy advocacy

Empirical research and collaboration with local, regional and national policymakers to strengthen youth-protection policy.

HOW WE GET THERE

Start with people.
Build with purpose.

Good community work starts by listening, brings the right people together and grows through practical action.

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Listen

Understand the needs, hopes and context young people bring.

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Connect

Bring together families, community groups and qualified partners.

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03
Build

Create practical routes to prevention, care and opportunity.

PARTNERSHIP BUILDS POSSIBILITY

Bring your experience
to the work.

Connect with us about partnerships, programs or ways to support young people.

Talk with our team