About
About
Youth Development Agency (YDA) is a legally registered and accredited non-profit youth-focused research hand capacity building institution . As a national youth development entity established in 2020, YDA receives annual budgetary allotment from the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Youth and Sports to support its work in research and capacity building programs.
With an " Asset Based Community-led Development (ABCD) Approach model, YDA builds within for sustainability. Through collaborative partnerships with government institutions, civil society, and international development partners, YDA promotes youth inclusion, gender equality, human rights, and accountability, while championing grassroots leadership, digital innovation, and social transformation.
Mission
To empower young people as agents of change by promoting good governance, peace building, innovation, entrepreneurship, environmental stewardship, human rights, and sustainable livelihoods through capacity building, research, and advocacy.
Vision
To be a leading youth-centered nonprofit organization in Liberia, driving change through good governance, innovation, peacebuilding, and economic empowerment.