Youth Safety Champions Fellowship

We propose to launch a year-long Youth Safety Champions Fellowship to empower 100 youth (ages 18–25) as changemakers, peer educators, and first responders in their communities.

Using a train-the-trainer model, fellows will be trained in gender-based violence prevention, community advocacy, and leadership. Each fellow will then implement localized safety initiatives—such as awareness workshops, data mapping of unsafe spaces, or Safe Circles for peer support—reaching hundreds more in their neighborhoods.

Fellows will receive mentorship, technical support, and a small stipend to sustain their commitment. This structure ensures equity, enabling young leaders from diverse backgrounds to fully participate.

Program Structure

• 100 Youth Safety Champions → 1-year fellowship, peer educators & first responders
• 2 Program Managers → oversee 50 fellows each, provide supervision & reporting
• Tech Support → online platform for training, reporting, and monitoring impact

Impact

• 100 trained youth leaders advocating for safety and gender equity.
• 10,000+ community members reached through peer education, advocacy campaigns, and safety mapping.
• Strengthened community resilience and trust through youth-led initiatives.

Budget

1. Youth Safety Champion Stipends – $300,000

• 100 fellows x $3,000 each (≈ $250/month for 12 months).
• Supports time, community advocacy projects, and equitable participation.

2. Program Management – $120,000

• 2 Program Managers x $5,000/month x 12 months = $120,000.
• Oversight of training, mentoring, and project delivery for 50 fellows each.

3. Training, Workshops & Community Advocacy – $40,000

• Fellowship orientation & graduation events.
• Thematic workshops (gender, digital safety, advocacy, leadership).
• Seed funding for youth-led campaigns (e.g., Safe Circles, community safety walks).

4. Technology & Digital Support – $20,000

• Safecity app & dashboard maintenance.
• Online learning modules, data visualization, and fellow collaboration tools.

5. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning – $10,000

• Baseline, midline, and endline surveys.
• Data analysis & reporting for transparency and scalability.

6. Communications & Storytelling – $5,000

• Social media campaigns, community showcases, short videos.
• Documenting fellows’ stories and impact for donors and stakeholders.

7. Administration & Overheads – $5,000

• Financial management, compliance, HR/legal support (capped at 1%).