Education, Leadership & Innovation
Life skills development, digital literacy, ICT innovation, creative learning, civic education and practical youth leadership coaching.
Programme framework
Practical, evidence-informed and community-owned.
Our programme pillars are drawn from ZFA’s organizational constitution and profile. Activities are shaped with communities and adapted to local needs, available resources and partnerships.
Health, Mental Health & Well-being
Mental health awareness, evidence-informed substance-use prevention, rehabilitation support and sexual, reproductive and menstrual health interventions.
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Community-focused water, sanitation and hygiene interventions that promote dignity, health and safer environments.
Gender Equality & Child Protection
Gender equality, prevention of gender-based violence, child protection, rights awareness and safe referral approaches.
Economic Empowerment & Youth Livelihoods
Entrepreneurship training, vocational skills, youth livelihoods and support for youth-led enterprise initiatives.
Climate Action & Environment
Climate action, environmental education, conservation and practical local sustainability initiatives.
Peacebuilding & Civic Participation
Community dialogue, human rights awareness, youth-led peacebuilding and democratic participation in local decision-making.
Digital Transformation & ICT
Digital inclusion, practical technology skills and youth innovation for community development.
Our commitment
Do no harm. Include everyone. Learn continuously.
Across all programme areas, ZFA is guided by human rights, gender equality, environmental responsibility, youth leadership and safeguarding.
- Meaningful participation of young people
- Respect, dignity and accessibility
- Safeguarding and ethical practice
- Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
