Youth Innovation in Social Inclusion Strategies
Cultivating Strategic Approaches to Address Social Exclusion
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This strategic advisory project aims to engage youth in an initiative designed to foster innovation and problem-solving skills. The project will focus on developing and implementing communication campaigns that address social exclusion and promote social inclusion and equity. The best team will have the opportunity to bring their proposed campaign to life, actively contributing to societal change and enhancing the effectiveness of MLSA services. Additionally, the project will be scholarship-based, providing financial support to participants to ensure broad and inclusive participation.
Project Implementation Overview
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Recruitment
Recruitment of up to 70 youth aged 17-25, based on criteria such as experience, analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and motivation.
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Meeting With Experts
Sessions on communication with a concentration on Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) campaign development and proposal writing.
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Stakeholder Meetings
Round Tables with Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MLSA) representatives to gain insights into specific reforms or services.
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Proposal Preperation
Development of comprehensive proposals for communication campaigns. The Proposals should be based on the challenge raised by the MLSA.
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Proposal Presentation
Pitch presentations to an expert panel, where youth teams present their proposals.
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Implementation
Financial support and professional guidance will be provided to the winning team to implement their campaign, in collaboration with Aurora Baréalisse Marketing & Branding Agency
Project in Numbers
- Shortlisted Participants
- Teams of 5-6 People
- Training Sessions and Meetings with Experts
- Days to Prepare a Proposal and Submit it
- Winning Proposal
- Months of Implementation for the Winning Proposal
Who can participate?
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Individuals
- 17 to 25 years old
- Proficient in English
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Teams with advisor
- 4-5 individuals and one advisor
- aged 17-25 (no age limitation for the advisor)
- strong command of English
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Advisor
- experience in business and/or consulting
- ability to work with and mentor young individuals
Timeline for Implementation
Jan-Feb 2025
Recruitment
Recruitment process for youth participants
February 2025
Selection Process
Based on the application, up-to 70 participants will selected
February 2025
Need Assessment
Conducting a needs assessment to tailor the expert meetings program
Mar - Apr 2025
Expert Meetings
Meeting with filed experts, including meetings with MLSA representatives.
April 2025
Proposal Developmeny
Based on the suggested task teams will work on their proposals
May 2025
Proposal Presentation
All the quilified proposals will be presented to the expert panel
May 2025
Winning Proposal Finetuning
The best proposal will be finetuned in collabopration with subject experts and MLSA representatives
Jun - Aug 2025
Proposal Implementation
The team will get funding both for the implementation and as a scholarship
August 2025
Final Report
The results of the campaign should be reported to the Praxis Advisory Club Menegment
Meet the organizers
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This project is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of Democracy International, Inc., and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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The main objective is to empower Armenian youth by engaging them in developing and implementing communication campaigns that address social exclusion and promote social inclusion and equity. This will be done through a structured advisory project that fosters innovation and problem-solving skills
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Youth aged 18-25 from across Armenia are eligible to participate. The selection process will consider criteria such as age, experience, analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and motivation
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Participants will be selected through a rigorous process that includes evaluating their experience in team projects, marketing, analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and the quality of their motivation letter
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Participants will receive targeted expert support on communication, campaign development, and proposal writing methodologies. Additionally, a Training of Trainers (ToT) program focused on Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) will be implemented to enhance participants' capacity
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MLSA representatives will engage with youth teams during preparatory sessions, providing insights into specific reforms or services. They will also be involved in the evaluation and selection of campaign proposals
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Youth teams will pitch their proposals to an expert panel. The winning team will receive financial support and professional guidance to implement their campaign, in collaboration with Aurora Baréalisse Marketing & Branding Agency
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Meetings with experts will be conducted both online and offline. However, round tables and meetings with MLSA representatives will be held offline. Proposal presentations will also be conducted offline
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Participation is free of charge
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Selection does not guarantee that participants will reach the end of the project. Participation will be tracked at both the team and individual levels
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Participants must attend at least 80% of the overall meetings and tasks to be invited to the Proposal Presentation