Welcome to YDF

Youth Development Foundation (YDF) is a non governmental, non partisan and non- profit making organisation that was established in February 2004 in Chipata District with the aim of sharing accumulated experience and knowledge to identify both strength and weakness in political, social and economic participation of young people.

YDF was registered with the registrar of societies Act Cap 119 of the laws of Zambia on 12th April 2005.

YDF works with community based organization, churches, government and needy

Communities and supports development endeavors through carrying out projects on HIV/AIDS, gender, human rights and civic education.

Current Organizational Status

Presently, a board governs YDF, all are elected from the membership at the general assembly that takes place every three years. The day-to-day affairs of the organisation are run by a secretariat headed by the Executive Director. The full time staff required to execute full potential of the strategic plan includes Programmes Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Administrative & Finance Officer. Other supporting staff will be recruited based new projects of YDF.In collaboration with donors and other stakeholders, YDF is aiming to implement activities that improve the status of young people in the Eastern Province of Zambia.

Projected Future
YDF has a key role to play in the immediate future for its members, but also for the public and community as a whole. So far, since its inception, YDF has been able to establish offices, conduct research, plan programs and network with other organisations in civil society. Now is the time for this organisation to build on these foundations and occupy its place in society as an effective organisation. To meet future challenges YDF has refined its strategies and positioned itself to be a strategic player in the youth development arena. YDF has articulated what it would like to be and what role it would like to play in the coming five years.

Moto

“Youth with Power for sustainable development”.

Mission

To make young people understand the important roles they can play towards reducing inequality by participating in developmental activities in the Eastern Province.

Vision

For the youth of the Eastern Province to participate fully in the development of a democratic and prosperous Zambia in which no young person is excluded from having a voice and reaching their full potential.

Principle objectives

• To promote participation of young people in developmental activities.

• To defend human rights, challenge gender inequality and fight against child abuse

• To take action on HIV/AIDS issues affecting young people