The IYF Field Notes series captures lessons learned from our programs around the world. These easy to read four-page guides are meant to provide practical help with improving your programs.

January/February 2008

Promoting Youth Adult Collaborations explores the important role such relationships play in furthering the development of young people's life skills and helping them to build valuable social capital. Read about the successful experiences from the Chile and Netherland programs.

Promoting Active Youth Citizenship makes the case for engaging young people in their communities through exploring strategies and lessons learned from IYF partners in Argentina, Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Hungary.

Archive

Alumni Engagment is a great way to extend the program experience for many youth. Read more about how partners are developing effective strategies for involving alumni.

E-Mentoring differs from traditional mentoring in that communication between mentors and proteges takes place via the Internet. Read more about this innovative approach to supporting young people.

Conducting Media Outreach From organizing art exhibitions in subway stations to engaging famous athletes, from hosting press events in Internet Cafes to being featured on national television, partnters have pursued a variety of innovative strategies to increase the visibility of their projects.

Influencing the National Youth Agenda describes the experiences of three partners with successfully influencing government agendas at the local and/or national levels.

Reaching Out to Youth in High Risk Environments
Life skills programs can profoundly impact a young persons ability to overcome risk factors in their environment. Summarized here are the experiences of three Network partners - Mexico, Peru, and the UK - in addressing the needs of vulnerable youth.

Recruiting and Screening Program Participants
What steps can life skills programs take to effectively promote their programs to those young people they seek to reach? How can programs screen participants without spending inordinate time and resources? Read about the experiences of Network partners in Nigeria, Poland, and Venezuela.

Technology and Life Skills Education Technology can be a valuable asset in delivering life skills programs. Read more about the experiences of three programs that addressed the many opportunities and challenges of using technology effectively.