A Fond Farewell: Celebrating 5 Years of Youth Engagement
Join us for the final episode of The PYD Lab as we celebrate five incredible years of YP2LE. In this special episode, we are thrilled to welcome three amazing guests who have been integral to YP2LE: Project Director Lindsey Woolf, Youth Engagement Facilitator Zunaira Ali, and YouthLead Ambassador Kushal Naharki. They share their unique perspectives and experiences, reflect on their roles, and the long-term impact of the activity. It’s a perfect time to celebrate the achievements of YP2LE and take a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
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Using Photography as a Tool in Development
Photography can be a catalyst for change and a tool for development, all while fostering Positive Youth Development. In this enlightening episode of The PYD Lab, our guest, former USAID Care Leaders Council member Bertha Lutome, shares compelling insights on how photography has not only captured the essence of communities but also spurred positive change. Join us for an inspiring conversation that underscores the role of photography in development and the importance of a balanced narrative.
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Fixing a Wasteful System: Young Entrepreneurs Working Towards a Green Economy
If we are looking to clean up our economic system, we need to look at our current production process. The PYD Lab welcomes Sofia Sydorenko, a Ukrainian zero-waste entrepreneur, and Hillary Proctor, Senior Director of Economic Opportunities at Making Cents International. They provide an insightful conversation on transitioning to a green economy and how young entrepreneurs and program implementers can do their part.
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Understanding Mental Health in Positive Youth Development
Join us for an interesting conversation on mental health as we examine its intersection with positive youth development. In this episode, we delve into pressing issues affecting youth's mental well-being — from rapid information consumption to invisible mental health issues and past experiences. We look at utilizing best practices from the Trauma-informed Approach while promoting overlapping aspects of mental health found in The Positive Youth Development Framework. Plus, we give implementers better insight into integrating mental health into their youth programming.
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Leading the Way to Green Careers for the Next Generation
Sustainability professional and Founder of The Climate Education Initiative Project, Azeez Tobi Abubakar, joins us in The PYD Lab to share his passion for climate action, sustainable development, and innovation. We discuss green job opportunities for Nigerian youth and Azeez shares essential skills young people need for success in the sector.
The PYD Lab is the podcast for implementers and young leaders who want to examine innovative approaches to Positive Youth Development and hear stories of young people leading change in their communities.
This podcast is made possible by the support of the American People through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), under the terms of YouthPower2: Learning and Evaluation Contract. The content and opinions expressed in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.
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