GCYF stands for all things youth-led or youth-focused
We are a think-and- do tank.
We find models that solve problems.
And disseminate them.
We connect youth searching for answers with the ideas that may work for them.
GCYF runs programs, mentors youth, and offers professional certification courses.
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Our first fundraiser called "REFUGEE ROOFS AND WALLS CAMPAIGN" was impactful.
6 family shelters that housed 38 people were secured by constructing a brick wall which replaced mud&bamboo fencing easily washed away by heavy rains and landslides. A concrete pathway has now replaced mud tracks that were also washed away and is helping people get around to meet their needs.
Read More... YOUTH QUAKE Blog series
#7. How to build something substantial from nothing? Here is the story of FURAHA youth, Kenya
#8 The power of hungry learners- Hacking their way to more food security in a. Rohingya refugee camp (online NOW!)
Watch Now... STREET SMART Podcast series
#3. A street MBA- Doubling incomes
#4 Daring Words, Healing Words- For youth at risk
#5 How to build a food supply chain in a food desert- Gen Z solves the problem in Chicago (online NOW!)
We are building a global community of like-minded groups, both formal organizations and informal networks! Join us at The Hub
The GCYF Academy (launching 2026)
1. Professional development courses to anyone working with youth and vulnerable populations in risky situations.
2. General interest courses for anyone wanting to learn more and get involved with human rights work.
3. Mentoring services for young people worldwide.
You can help our mission. Contribute here!
We are stepping up to protect youth dignity and wellbeing. The fullfilment of these goals cannot simply depend on struggling governments and intermittent aid.
Your money will be used to keep our non-profit programs running and to allow our work to continue. We value every contribution and will acknowledge each one with a letter of thanks. With your consent, we will also list them in the GCYF Annual Report.
Latest News
Ongoing research: At GCYF, we are putting together the first of a series on reports comparing youth in informal settlements in India who are in some form of education, employment and training (EET) and who are not in any form of education, employment and training (NEET)
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