Youth development is a process of helping young people develop the skills and connections they need to reach their potential and participate in society. Some aspects of youth development include:

Positive youth development programs help young people build character, self-esteem, and social, behavioral, and emotional competence. PYD programs also engage young people in productive ways and recognize their strengths.

Empowering youth voices: Youth development efforts focus on amplifying the voices of young people and encouraging their participation in decision-making processes.

Youth engagement and empowerment: Engaging youth in community development, active citizenship can help them develop a sense of ownership and empowerment.

Commitment to civic engagement: Youth development programs can involve young people in the design of programs and services that affect their lives.

OSVSWA has been working on the issue of volunteerism and action for youth since its inception.  OSVSWA has a good presence across the country with many projects and programs on youth in action. It has a nos of volunteers youth force, and interns which is the core strength of the organization to implement the youth in action projects on any domain.

OSVSWA as a certified hosting organization to host EUAID Volunteers (by the European Commission DGECHO) and also the certified with Quality Level to host Humanitarian Aid Volunteers under the European Solidarity Corps (supported by the European Commission EACEA) carryout series of projects since 2012 and hosing nos. of volunteers under these projects in collaboration with various European NGO partners.

Besides, OSVSWA has experience in the Capacity Building of Youths programs under KA2-Capacity Building for Youth, ACAPLA, EVS, EuropeAID and various youth in action projects of the European Commission EACEA. OSVSWA has been implementing a series of projects and programs under these categories.

Our work under the theme of Youth Engagement:

• Climate Change and Environmental Stewardship
• Disaster Preparedness and Risk Mitigation
• Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Management
• Active Participation in Civic Life
• Peacebuilding and Sustainable Development
• Promoting Sports, Culture, Music, and Tourism
• Leveraging ICT for Community Development
• Encouraging Innovative Approaches to Education
• Using Games and Sports for Informal Learning
• Advocating for Gender Equality and Inclusivity
• Enhancing Governance and Conflict Resolution Skills
• Improving Access to Healthcare Services
• Fostering Interest and Excellence in STEM
• Empowering Education for Social Change
• Sustainable Agriculture, Food Security, and Nutrition
• Encouraging Volunteerism and Community Engagement
• Supporting Migrants, and Minority Groups
• Preserving Biodiversity and Protecting Ecological Systems
• Promoting Green Innovations and Technologies
• Investing in Research and Development Initiatives
• Humanitarian Aid Volunteering

Our expertise in:

• Providing capacity-building training to youths through non-formal education methods.
• Conducting hands-on campaign-building workshops for youth groups.
• Developing knowledge materials, learning modules, and training tools.
• Organizing training programs, seminars, conferences, and study visits.
• Encouraging and fostering volunteerism among youths.
• Promoting cultural awareness and traditional arts, music, dance, and songs.
• Participating in planning and strategic meetings.
• Conducting studies and research on various subjects.
• Generating study reports and analytical findings.
• Implementing programs and projects as required.
• Conducting awareness activities at national and regional levels.
• Engaging expert tutors and mentors in non-formal education.
• Monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness.
• Disseminating information through social media, networking, and collaboration with UN agencies.
• Providing opportunities for youths, volunteers, and interns to participate and contribute.