What we do
Our Programmes
Our programme portfolio connects education, protection, wellbeing, skills, leadership and community support so that young people can move from vulnerability to opportunity.
Education Access & Learning Support
We help children participate meaningfully in education by addressing practical barriers to learning and strengthening the support around them.
Typical activities
- Learning materials, school supplies and targeted education support.
- Literacy, numeracy, reading clubs and after-school learning activities.
- Digital inclusion, basic technology exposure and safe online learning.
- School retention support and community engagement on the value of education.
- Teacher, parent or volunteer support where appropriate to the programme.
Youth Skills, Employability & Enterprise
We equip young people with practical knowledge, confidence and exposure that can support employment, entrepreneurship and responsible economic participation.
Typical activities
- Digital literacy, workplace readiness and basic business skills.
- Vocational exposure, technical training partnerships and career guidance.
- Entrepreneurship education, financial literacy and micro-enterprise preparation.
- CV development, interview preparation, communication and professional conduct.
- Linkages to internships, apprenticeships, mentors and suitable opportunities.
Child Welfare, Protection & Essential Support
We support the safety and dignity of children through responsible welfare assistance, protection awareness and referral to appropriate services.
Typical activities
- Child protection education for children, caregivers, volunteers and partners.
- Essential clothing, hygiene or welfare support based on verified needs.
- Safe identification and referral of concerns to appropriate professionals or authorities.
- Family and caregiver engagement focused on children’s wellbeing.
- Safeguarding standards for all Youngroots activities and partner engagements.
Mentorship, Confidence & Leadership
We help young people develop self-belief, positive relationships, ethical leadership and the confidence to participate constructively in society.
Typical activities
- Structured mentoring with screened and prepared mentors.
- Communication, public speaking and confidence-building sessions.
- Leadership, citizenship, teamwork and community service projects.
- Goal setting, personal development and responsible decision-making.
- Peer learning networks and positive role-model engagement.
Health, Hygiene & Emotional Wellbeing
We promote practical health knowledge, preventive habits and supportive environments that help young people remain healthy and ready to learn.
Typical activities
- Age-appropriate health, hygiene, nutrition and wellbeing education.
- Menstrual health education and dignity support where appropriate.
- Emotional wellbeing, resilience and help-seeking awareness.
- Community health outreaches delivered with qualified partners.
- Referral pathways for needs beyond the organisation’s competence.
Humanitarian & Family Support
We mobilise targeted assistance for children, families and communities facing urgent hardship while linking immediate relief to longer-term support.
Typical activities
- Food, clothing and essential-item outreach based on defined criteria.
- Seasonal child-centred initiatives such as the Christmas impact campaign.
- Community mobilisation, volunteer action and partner-supported interventions.
- Information, referrals and linkages to specialised support.
- Post-activity documentation and transparent partner reporting.
How each intervention is developed.
Our process is designed to protect participants, use resources responsibly and generate useful learning.
Assess
Clarify the need, target group, risks, partners and evidence available.
Plan
Define objectives, activities, safeguards, budget, roles, indicators and timeline.
Deliver
Implement with trained people, appropriate controls and participant dignity.
Review
Document outputs, feedback, outcomes, challenges and improvements.