YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (YLP)

The Youth Leadership Program was organized with young people from SAW’s shelters, young people who  arrived at the Temporary Protection Program after the military coup, and young children from the SAW’s targeted community who are active. The purpose of  the program is to produce more productive leaders for the community, the country and society who will service and develop their communities, to provide and  develop skills that individual youth need to become good leaders for their society and to produce more skillful leaders to lead the organization one day.

Young people involved in the program learn and research about their country, updated global situations, and their communities where they come from and currently reside. They acquire this knowledge by collaborating with their team and sharing their findings. Additionally, they receive training and workshops on various topics such as basic healthcare, social media, information technology, journalism, psychosocial support, coping skills, writing skills, languages (Thai-English), computer classes, and participate in events organized by SAW and other local stakeholders to expand their knowledge. They also develop management skills and gain work experience by assisting with SAW’s programs, sharing their knowledge, and teaching each other. For instance, a youth who has passed the GED exams may teach those who are still in the learning process.

Currently, fifty young people are participating in the program, which began in October 2022 and has been running for almost six months. The program is managed by the young people involved and caters to individuals aged 15-25 from diverse backgrounds and educational levels, including high school students, high school graduates, university graduates, and university students. The young people are divided into four groups and assigned various roles and responsibilities for program activities. This program is ongoing and will continue until the goals for the youth are achieved.