Life Project 4 Youth (LP4Y)

👉 During the 61th UN Commission for Social Development, the NGO Committee, which LP4Y is part of, is dedicated to raising awareness on the Priority Theme and bringing the voices, experiences, and recommendations from the grassroots. The NGO Committee held a Civil Society Forum, which one of the thematic sessions was about “Working Toward Concrete Solutions for Marginalized Young People Facing Unemployment.” For most marginalized youth living in poverty, their work does not mean earning a living wage. It means exploitation, very low pay, and forced layoffs. This panel showed how work should enable youth to live in dignity and be recognized as useful members of society. Sherlyn Caasi, Life Project 4 Youth (LP4Y) graduate, is an example of success. She worked as a call center agent in Alorica and is today coach herself leading a LP4Y program in Tondo, Manila, Philippines. She shared a testimony and precious inputs on this panel on February 10th. Listen to her! 

LP4Y develops various programs to support young marginalized people towards their complete inclusion. Today, we present you the Green Village 🌱 Welcoming between 40 to 60 Youths, Green Villages offer them a 600-hour residential training (3 months) in rural areas. Once they join the #GreenVillage (GV) program, the Youths learn how to handle 4 to 6 micro-companies managing the day-to-day life in the center and serving the local community, with a strong focus on #sustainability. These micro-companies concretely train the Youths to manage a restaurant, a digital center, organize events, create a sustainable ecosystem within the GV, etc. During the program, the Youth also develop skills such as: ✦ Soft skills: Leadership, teamwork, time management, critical thinking, public speaking and creativity ✦ Hard skills: English, IT and communication tools Supported by 2 to 3 Coaches, the Youths spend 3 weeks in job search at the end of the training. They also benefit from 3-month support for employment once the program is over. Today, LP4Y has 6 Green Villages: 1 in Lebanon, 2 in India, 1 in Nepal, 1 in Bangladesh and 1 in The Philippines… and soon a new GV in Indonesia! #YouthInclusion

Join 130+ Catalysts in the field and start making a difference today! LP4Y is still looking for: ▪️ Coaches in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nepal and The Philippines ▪️ A Project Leader Admin and Talents ▪️ A Project Manager YIN - Youth Inclusion Network ▪️ A Project Manager Youth 4 Change Network (Y4CN) WHY JOINING LP4Y? 1️⃣ To enrich your career: take on new responsibilities in a non-hierarchical, collaborative working environment 2️⃣ To develop cross-disciplinary skills, which might be related to your professional field or expertise 3️⃣ To experience a strong philosophy of sharing and community 4️⃣ To work alongside an organization that has been specializing for 15 years in the inclusion of the most vulnerable Youth and recognized for its expertise 5️⃣ To benefit from ongoing training and support in building your career plan REQUIREMENTS ▪️ A lot of motivation 💪 ▪️13-month contract: local contract or voluntary contract for international Catalysts (VSI or Civic Service) ▪️ Fluent English Ready to apply? Send us your resume and motivation letter at becomeacatalyst@lp4y.org #recruitment #hiring #volunteering #socialwork

As we continue to explore LP4Y pedagogy, let’s dive into the micro-company! Rooted in a "learning by doing" approach, the micro-company is a professionalizing pedagogical tool that allows Youth to gain a first positive professional experience while cultivating essential interpersonal skills. Tailored to each local community's needs, these micro-companies offer training to the community on topics such as health (hygiene, nutrition, menstruation awareness), sports, basic computer and English knowledge, and access to decent employment. To determine their micro-company focus, Youth conduct community surveys and make strategic choices based on the responses. They then develop training content and activities aligned with the chosen focus, enhancing their knowledge and translating materials into one or more local languages. Each week, they engage with potential community members through face-to-face or phone sessions. On training days, they manage attendance, handle customer interactions, and hone their presentation skills. Post-training, they maintain customer relationships by promoting upcoming sessions. This dynamic tool not only empowers Youth with practical skills but also fosters strong community connections. If you live near an LP4Y center, visit us during community training and witness the Youth's transformational journey as they lead these sessions! #YouthInclusion

YIN - Youth Inclusion Network , Youth 4 Change Network (Y4CN) & Life Project 4 Youth (LP4Y) Nepal hosted a very successful event on August 1, 2024 🎉🙌. 27 partners—companies or organisations—from all backgrounds gather to discuss partnership building (practical steps)—a sharing of experiences and a path to a more successful collaboration. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part. Dear businesses, organizations, and institutions, It's a result of your kind participation that we feel a sense of accomplishment; however, in the coming days we will have more events with more impact, and for that, we want you to be connected with us.Again, we appreciate your valuable time 🙏 And many thanks to our host partner for the wonderful services Vivanta by Taj 🙏 All in all, we want to have the same kinds of stimulating and advantageous events with you in the coming days. Kudos to the entire team (Fiona Rocton Morgane Lebruman Graziella Pesenti Beauty Khatoon Lorène Tonati Salomé Soubeyrat ) for the enormous effort to host this event. Together, we can. and together, let's promote Youth Inclusion. #yin #y4cn #LP4YNepal #CollaborationforChange ##event2024

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LP4Y develops various programs to support young marginalized people towards their complete inclusion. Today, we present you the Green Village 🌱 Welcoming between 40 to 60 Youths, Green Villages offer them a 600-hour residential training (3 months) in rural areas. Once they join the #GreenVillage (GV) program, the Youths learn how to handle 4 to 6 micro-companies managing the day-to-day life in the center and serving the local community, with a strong focus on #sustainability. These micro-companies concretely train the Youths to manage a restaurant, a digital center, organize events, create a sustainable ecosystem within the GV, etc. During the program, the Youth also develop skills such as: ✦ Soft skills: Leadership, teamwork, time management, critical thinking, public speaking and creativity ✦ Hard skills: English, IT and communication tools Supported by 2 to 3 Coaches, the Youths spend 3 weeks in job search at the end of the training. They also benefit from 3-month support for employment once the program is over. Today, LP4Y has 6 Green Villages: 1 in Lebanon, 2 in India, 1 in Nepal, 1 in Bangladesh and 1 in The Philippines… and soon a new GV in Indonesia! #YouthInclusion

📣 2024 Youth Inclusion International Forum in The Philippines: Report now available! In June, the Youth Inclusion International Forum (YIIF) took place in Manila, gathering 90+ participants from diverse organizations to address Youth exclusion. The forum empowered young voices, shared best practices, and fostered collaboration among companies, NGOs, and institutions. ➡️ If you missed it, you can now access the report summing up the content of the event: https://lnkd.in/dA8XXZR3 Thank you once again to all participants, sponsors (special thanks to Teleperformance and Artelia), and partners. Let's keep raising the voices of excluded Youth and harnessing their potential for a brighter future. See you in 2025! #YouthInclusion #YIIF2024

If you are familiar with LP4Y, you probably already heard the words “Training and Development Center”, or “TDC” in its short form. But do you really know what happens in a #TrainingAndDevelopmentCenter? Today is your catch up session! Welcoming between 30 to 45 Youths, TDCs offer a 1,000-hour training (6 months) to young marginalized people living in urban areas. Once they join these centers, the Youths learn how to manage a micro-company serving the local community. A 2-week internship is also included in the program. During the program, the Youth develop the same skills as in a Green Village (both soft and hard skills). Supported by 2 to 3 Coaches, they spend 1-month in job search and benefit from a 3-month support to employment at the end of the training. Today, LP4Y has 18 Training and Development Centers in the world: 1 in Bangladesh, 5 in India, 2 in Indonesia, 1 in Lebanon, 1 in Myanmar, 1 in Nepal and 7 in The Philippines (including 2 in jail). 👉 Catalysts and Youths would be happy to show you around, contact us if you wish to organize a visit! #YouthInclusion

An internship at Forvis Mazars in Indonesia to turn challenges into opportunities ✨ Loe Ai’s internship at Forvis Mazars in Indonesia exemplifies #Resilience and #ProfessionalGrowth. Despite the bumpy journey he's had to go through since a young age, Loe Ai ceased the opportunity to assist the Marketing Communication team for one month, overcoming a challenging commute everyday. This internship has broadened Loe Ai’s perspective on the working world and he now plans to seek a job in Operations and Management Control. An experience that underscores the transformative potential of internships in shaping careers and building confidence. Every year, hundreds of Youths in LP4Y training centers are looking for internships to discover the professional world and choose a career path. Help them reaching new heights by offering them the opportunity to work at your company for a short period! 🔗 Read more about Loe Ai's internship: https://lnkd.in/djhUPdMQ #Internship #CareerDevelopment #YouthInclusion