OUR MISSION
Youth First seeks to amplify the voice of young people in many fields, from volunteering to political engagement. We believe they are full of potential and can have a meaningful impact on their communities.
Empower
Empower young people through new skills and making them leaders of positive change in their community.
Equip
Provide youth with various tools and promote youth-friendly services.
Advocate
Encourage and amplify the voices of young people so that they are heard, prioritized and included in all decision-making areas.
" Youth First aims to create a community of young leaders, knowledgeable and changemakers in their communities. For us, diversity is a potential and we believe in the ability of young people to inspire and be autonomous role models in their communities. "
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OUR TEAM
Meet our team ! More than just a bio, our team shares with you their motivation and the reasons why each of them decided to join Youth First.
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MIORA RAKOTOVAO / Deputy Director
" ... Through Youth First's initiatives and my role as Deputy Director, implementing the right development programs and strategies for us young people is the priority. "
RANTO ANDRIANARISON / Chief Executive Officer
" Joining the Youth First team in 2017 as the M & E Program Leader was the beginning of my activism ... "
REBECCA ANDRIANARISANDY / Project Officer
" When Rebecca is not leading life-changing trainings or helping vulnerable rural-based youth to start their small businesses, she is travelling with a book in her hands ... "
DINA TOJONAVALONA / Administration & Finance Officer
" Étant membre de la chorale de mon Église, je réalise de temps en temps du bénévolat auprès des sœurs de ma chapelle. Depuis longtemps j'ai voulu entrer dans le domaine du bénévolat ... "
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KEVIN RAZAFINDRABE / Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
" The development issue was the main factor that pushed me to be where I am now. And I think she will continue to chart my choices, both professional and personal ... "
RAMANANTOANINA Mialy Caren / Communication & Advocacy Officer
" After my studies in Social Sciences applied to development, I have long been looking for ways to contribute to the development of Madagascar, while exploiting my passion for writing and the digital world ... "
RAKOTONIRINA Grichard / Youth Officer, Tsihombe
" ... I have understood through my experiences that the development of a region requires the collaboration and involvement of young people. This is what convinced me to join Youth First ... "