GOYN communities across the world
GOYN communities across the world
Global Opportunity Youth Network
The Global Opportunity Youth Network (GOYN) is a global initiative catalyzing systems shifts for youth opportunity in communities around the world through the creation of sustainable training, employment and income-earning pathways. GOYN works with “Opportunity Youth” — young people aged 15-29 who are out of school, unemployed, or working in informal jobs.
The Global Opportunity Youth Network is housed at the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions and is being co-designed by partners Prudential, the Global Development Incubator, YouthBuild International, Accenture and Catholic Relief Services. The initiative has been informed by dozens of thought partners whose collective input is captured in A Global Opportunity: Get Youth Working report.
Global Opportunity Youth Network, Pune
The Global Opportunity Youth Network, Pune is aimed at unlocking the economic potential for “opportunity youth” in Pune. Working on the principle of “Collective Impact”, GOYN Pune facilitates a deeper level of ecosystem collaboration and coordinated action to transform livelihood opportunities for Opportunity Youth at the city-level. With PCC as the Anchor Partner, this program is directed towards fulfilling the vision of access to dignified, productive, and sustainable livelihood for every Opportunity Youth in Pune.
Global Opportunity Youth Network, Pune
The Global Opportunity Youth Network, Pune is aimed at unlocking the economic potential for “opportunity youth” in Pune. Working on the principle of “Collective Impact”, GOYN Pune facilitates a deeper level of ecosystem collaboration and coordinated action to transform livelihood opportunities for Opportunity Youth at the city-level. With PCC as the Anchor Partner, this program is directed towards fulfilling the vision of access to dignified, productive, and sustainable livelihood for every Opportunity Youth in Pune.
VISION
Opportunity Youth in Pune have access to dignified, productive & sustainable employment, entrepreneurship & leadership.
MISSION
To create a self-sustaining, locally owned system that engages and works collectively with its opportunity youth and contribute to a city that is operating at its full potential.
VALUES
- Empathy |
- Inclusion |
- Courage |
- Integrity
PRINCIPLES
1
Youth Voice & Engagement
2
Youth Advocacy
Self | Individual
| Systems
3
“Collectives” Framework
Collective design
Collective Action
Collective Impact
4
Digital in Design
5
Research and Evidence
Our Goal
Transform lives of at least 25,000 Opportunity Youth by 2030
Goals for 2021-2024
62,475
Engaged
Participate in at least one activity
26,552
Improved
Substantive change in life
10,355
Transformed
Enduring change in circumstance
VISION
Opportunity Youth in Pune have access to dignified, productive & sustainable employment, entrepreneurship & leadership.
MISSION
To create a self-sustaining, locally owned system that engages and works collectively with its opportunity youth and contribute to a city that is operating at its full potential.
Values
Empathy Inclusion Courage IntegrityOur Goal
Transform lives of at least 25,000 Opportunity Youth by 2030
Goals for 2021-2024
62,475
Engaged
Participate in at least one activity
26,552
Improved
Substantive change in life
10,355
Transformed
Enduring change in circumstance
Role of an Anchor Partner
The Anchor Partner in each community facilitates a deeper level of ecosystem collaboration and coordinated action and acts as the “glue” that holds diverse stakeholders together and moves them forward.
Role of an Anchor Partner
The Anchor Partner in each community facilitates a deeper level of ecosystem collaboration and coordinated action and acts as the “glue” that holds diverse stakeholders together and moves them forward.
Global Opportunity Youth Network, Pune - “Pathways”
Global Opportunity Youth Network, Pune - “Pathways”
Pune - The City Story (2021-2023)
“Brimming with youth full of hope, energy and passion”
ENABLERS
Opportunity Youth AS HUBS OF CHANGE
- Mobilisation Campaigns will be an ongoing activity to reach OY across communities, create awareness on the various GOYN initiatives they can enrol into and benefit from, and the process to do this.
- Under Participatory Action Research, Opportunity Youth organise to investigate their own situation, reflect on its results and co-create the best fitting interventions to tackle complex problems and achieve sustainable impact.
- We Inspire is a mindset transformation communications tool to inculcate the spirit of agency & aspiration in Opportunity Youth & to drive positive social action through the medium of film.
TO ACCESS PATHWAY INITIATIVES
- WoW Centres: The World of Work (WoW) Centre is a point for Opportunity Youth to begin their journey in the sphere of work. It aimed at cultivating a career mindset and orientation in Opportunity Youth.
- YouthLine - The YouthLine is a livelihood helpline that is the first port of call for youth for livelihood support in training, jobs or entrepreneurship as well as non-livelihood support such as mental health, documentation etc.
- Integrated Youth Development Platform is a digital platform for end-end entrepreneurship & jobs supports enabled by its 3 components - the OY e-katta (“Katta” is a word in Marathi to describe a place where people meet and hangout), Community e-katta and Youth Journey Tracker.
FOR EVIDENCE BASED DESIGN
Ongoing M&E with a focus on action learning will enable evidence based programming. Participatory action research, dashboards / analytics will enable the synthesis of experiences as knowledge assets (videos, stories, M&E reports, workshops) for wider sharing.
ENABLERS
1. OPPORTUNITY YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Opportunity Youth AS HUBS OF CHANGE
- Mobilisation Campaigns will be an ongoing activity to reach OY across communities, create awareness on the various GOYN initiatives they can enrol into and benefit from, and the process to do this.
- Under Participatory Action Research, Opportunity Youth organise to investigate their own situation, reflect on its results and co-create the best fitting interventions to tackle complex problems and achieve sustainable impact.
- We Inspire is a mindset transformation communications tool to inculcate the spirit of agency & aspiration in Opportunity Youth & to drive positive social action through the medium of film.
2. ACCESS POINTS
TO ACCESS PATHWAY INITIATIVES
- WoW Centres: The World of Work (WoW) Centre is a point for Opportunity Youth to begin their journey in the sphere of work. It aimed at cultivating a career mindset and orientation in Opportunity Youth.
- YouthLine – The YouthLine is a livelihood helpline that is the first port of call for youth for livelihood support in training, jobs or entrepreneurship as well as non-livelihood support such as mental health, documentation etc.
- Integrated Youth Development Platform is a digital platform for end-end entrepreneurship & jobs supports enabled by its 3 components – the OY e-katta (“Katta” is a word in Marathi to describe a place where people meet and hangout), Community e-katta and Youth Journey Tracker
3. DATA - FOR EVIDENCE BASED DESIGN
FOR EVIDENCE BASED DESIGN
Ongoing M&E with a focus on action learning will enable evidence based programming. Participatory action research, dashboards / analytics will enable the synthesis of experiences as knowledge assets (videos, stories, M&E reports, workshops) for wider sharing.
GOYN - PUNE ACTIVITIES
GOYN - PUNE ACTIVITIES
Youth Connect: A digital opportunities platform for youth
The Youth Connect platform will serve as one-stop for all OY-related livelihood/non-livelihood resources. It will bring together the collective of youth, skilling organizations, placement agencies, employers, industry experts, and other OY-facing organizations to collaborate and amplify their impact. It will garner youth leadership among communities by forming Community Action Teams comprising youth and community leaders to lead the change.
The project is being funded by Accenture Development Grants and it aims to reach over 25000 youth over two years. GOYN is collaborating with various organizations to provide livelihood related opportunities for mobilized youth.
Saksham Yuva: a Youth Mentorship Program
Saksham Yuva program is a mentorship program to support youth from low-income communities to enrol into secure jobs, complete vocational training, build entrepreneurship initiatives, and pursue apprenticeships.
The mentors and mentees are identified from the community and paired according to their interest and areas of expertise. The techniques of SALT (Support, Appreciate, Listen and Team), Dream Building, Self-assessment, and Action planning will support youth in building personal strategy for employment and mentorship. The Mentors with the help of GOYN will guide the youth in implementing their action plans.
3,037 Families Provided Food Supplies through Youth-enabled COVID Helpline
GOYN Pune established a COVID-19 Vasti Mitra helpline providing health information, service referrals, and socio-emotional support to the community in partnership with Pune Municipal Corporation. From April-May, the helpline received 6,923 calls and provided emergency food supplies to 3,037 families.
Quantitative Survey in Lohiya Nagar,Hadapsar
The Quantitative survey undertaken with MASHAL and CARD NGO involved a door-to-door survey of 128 households in the community to understand employment, unemployment, and covid impacts on the youth’s livelihood and needs. Major findings- lack of skill-job congruency, lack of soft skill & mentoring, lack of awareness about skill development courses, and employment hindrances. The survey serves as a pilot for goal setting for the upcoming projects and programs of GOYN.
OUR JOURNEY SO FAR
Global Partners
Global Partners
VOLUNTEER NETWORK
We invite citizens of Pune to join us in building a community of 100+ volunteers working towards a vibrant and self-sustaining city operating at full potential.
PARTNER WITH US
We invite partners to join us & contribute their thought leadership and expertise in co-creating a bold vision of community-led change for opportunity youth in Pune.
