Covid-19 Youth Platform
This platform aims to give visibility to youth initiatives responding to COVID-19 and to the health, social, and economic consequences of the pandemic.
Each of the organizations below are fighting Covid-19. They are from different countries around the world, helping their local communities with medical assistance, food distribution, arts programs, education initiatives, technology solutions and more.
All of these initiatives could use your support, whether it is with funding, technical expertise, knowledge sharing, promotion or volunteering. Browse below to learn more about each program.
To be featured, your initiative must:
be youth-led, with at least half the leadership positions being held by people who are 31 or younger, OR strongly youth or children-focused, with its project focusing on people who are 31 or younger;
AND be acting in response to the COVID outbreak or its consequences, whether raising awareness about prevention, supporting vulnerable populations during the economic stop-down, supporting mental health, etc.
there are no other requirements for the initiative to be formal, or of any particular structure. Everyone from informal initiatives to long-staring NGOs are welcome to apply.
Just fill in the form, available in ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, RUSSIAN or ARABIC! and please help us share it widely to your networks and social media.
For more information or to connect with an organization featured below contact youthactionplatform@unmgcy.org.
Stories to Action is a global website providing a safe and supportive platform to amplify youth's voices and catalyze action ensuring that their sexual & reproductive health & rights are guaranteed even in the light of public health emergencies like COVID-19.
Read More
This 117-page introductory epidemiology book provides an elementary approach to understanding infectious disease outbreaks. This book is perfect for anyone with an ambition to learn about health-related concepts and take on an intellectual challenge, including those with little to no background in public health.
Read More
The GoMartins team will visit several nature tourism destinations to continue helping Brazil in the recovery process from the economic impacts of low tourism due to COVID-19.
Read More
Using the Clinic-Community Collaboration approach, this initiative is responding to some of the challenges being faced by adolescents and young people age 15-24 living with HIV in Zambia.
Read More
Responding to COVID-19 by launching a text messaging campaign to send key and important messages about the pandemic and encouraging communities in Uganda to stay calm and always pay attention to official guidelines.
Read More
Supporting vulnerable children and internally displaced persons in Cameroon with basic necessities.
Read More
Supporting vulnerable members of the LGBTIA community in Uganda with basic necessities, medical care and PPE.
Read More
Providing books and masks to those in need in Ghana.
Read More
A humanitarian organization focused on creating awareness, enlightenment and regenerating the giant strides inherent in African Women, through campaigns, empowerment programmes and advocacy for qualitative education, vocational training & mentorship.
Read More
Supporting populations in rural India with information and various media sources.
Read More
Supporting students in the USA with free, online math classes.
Read More
Supporting vulnerable populations in Bangladesh with emergency medial supplies.
Read More
Como organización juvenil velamos por la igualdad de género e identidad cultural a través de la educación comunitaria con especial énfasis en las poblaciones vulnerables (madres jóvenes, mujeres sobrevivientes de cualquier tipo de violencia, niñas y adolescentes), es por ello, que adecuándonos a las políticas y decretos de urgencia del Gobierno Peruano nos vemos en la necesidad de enfrentar esta problemática, creando FAMILIAS ONLINE donde capacitaremos y desarrollaremos habilidades digitales en barrios bajos de las zonas urbanas y comunidades rurales.
Read More
Danzas Acuarela es una asociación civil fundada en el año 2010, con la misión de ser un espacio artistico que brinda oportunidad de acceso a niños y jovenes de recibir formación en artes.
Read More
Supporting vulnerable populations in Malawi with food and healthcare items.
Read More
Supporting students in need in Kenya with peer counselling.
Read More
Supporting out of school children in Nigeria with free lessons via WhatsApp.
Read More
Training youth in Indonesia to run activities to support children’s mental health and education.
Read More
Assisting children in community schools in Cameroon through awareness raising, production of hand sanitizers and mainstreaming of use of face masks.
Read More
Establishing hand washing stations in busy markets in Ghana.
Read More
Providing food kits and masks to migrant workers and street vendors in need in India.
Read More
Asistencia humanitaria a población migrante, refugiada y retornada proveniente de Venezuela frente a la pandemia global por coronavirus COVID-19
Read More
An online platform engaging with youth during COVID-19 in an effort to engage and connect essential workers, businesses and organisations with the assistance they require to pivot during this pandemic.
Read More
A youth-led community organization in Bangladesh running various programs to support youth, entrepreneurs, women and other individuals in need during the pandemic.
Read More
An online show features interviews with world leaders to explore global solutions to this global crisis.
Read More
An online course to introduce youth to their role in achieving the sustainable development goals and occupy their time during quarantine.
Read More
Supporting children in the Philippines with educational materials.
Read More
Improving the health and engagement of young people in Homabay County (Kenya) by increasing access to healthcare, providing masks and basic necessities and enhancing youth participation in policy review and development.
Read More
Before the discovery of the first case of Covid 19 in Chad, HOUSE OF AFRICA launched an initiative called "Citizen Initiative for Awareness and Prevention against Coronavirus in Chad" by disseminating videos in local languages and spreading these via social networks and especially WhatsApp to the target community.
Read More
Our initiative is focused on prevention of the spread of Covid 19 through the distribution of masks, soap and hand washing devices, but also through digital communication and community awareness in Burkina Faso.
Read More
Nous avons localement mis en place plusieurs initiatives dans la riposte au Coronavirus, mais celle qui peut-être facilement dupliquée ailleurs c’est la campagne "Tupone wote" ou guérissons tous en Swahili local où nous prônons l’engagement et la responsabilité de tout le monde dans la prévention et la lutte contre le nouveau Coronavirus.
Read More
In response to the rapid spread of the pandemic and its consequences, the African Union Youth Envoy embarked on a youth consultation to seek the views of the youth on the pandemic.
Read More
Helping school children in Zambia return to school.
Read More
Supporting vulnerable groups in Nigeria with food and information on how to prevent COVID-19 infections.
Read More
Providing support and information to assist those living with sickle cell disorder protect themselves against COVID-19.
Read More
Supporting essential workers in Nigeria with reusable face masks.
Read More
A group of civil society institutions supporting families in vulnerable situations in Brazil.
Read More
Translating public health messages into over 100 languages.
Read More
Supporting communities in Nigeria with emergency food and sanitary supplies.
Read More
Supporting vulnerable populations in Ghana with face masks and information on COVID-19 prevention.
Read More
Supporting vulnerable groups in Nigeria with face masks and hygiene information sessions.
Read More
Supporting vulnerable communities in Liberia with basic needs such as food and hygiene materials.
Read More
Jumpstart Acadamy Africa is a virtual learning organization based in Cameroon. They are providing education to children and youth who are being kept out of school by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More
Developing a chat-based SOS that was designed for the general public to use to fact-check news, receive daily updates from WHO and connect with vetted social initiatives.
Read More
Bridging the gap in access to quality education by organizing online classes for senior students in Nigeria.
Read More
Supporting vulnerable groups in Ghana and around Africa with reliable information and face masks.
Read More
Executing a survey to determine the mental health effects of COVID-19.
Read More
Distributing free healthcare materials such as face masks, hand sanitizers, hand gloves, disinfectants and soaps in underserved communities in Lagos state, Nigeria.
Read More
Creating awareness of the risk of COVID-19 and encouraging social distancing in Nigeria.
Read More
Using storytelling to show how solidarity blooms in the middle of such a crisis and inspire hope.
Read More
A group of medical doctors and students providing up to date information on Covid-19 in Ecuador through a dedicated website.
Read More
A country-level Task Force in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan creating social media campaigns, guidelines on access to contraceptives, a cyber harassment helpline, and mental health care.
Read More
Disseminating correct information to youth by holding online forums on popular media platforms.
Read More
Campaigning to raising awareness on the efforts of doctors in our community and on the impact of COVID-19 in Pakistan.
Read More
COVID-19 Educational Course is an online course that equips vulnerable communities worldwide with the information and resources needed to understand COVID-19 and the pandemic that affects the world.
Read More
La campana “Nos ayudaremos” de la Red Nacional de Jovenes “Tu Decides” se propone accionar hacia las deficiencias sociales generadas por la inestabilidad económica como un efecto secundario de la "cuarentena total" vivida en Bolivia desde hace ya un mes y medio.
Read More
El projecto de “YMCA en casa” de YMCA Risaralda consiste en apoyo a la medida de aislamiento nacional, a través del desarrollo de actividades en inglés y en español para hacer en casa, que involucran música, danza, deporte, yoga, pintura, manualidades, cine foro, entre otras.
Read More
La Fundación Sonrisas Unidas en pro de contribuir con el bienestar psysicosocial de las personas, se plantea realizar foros virtuales como herramienta de información y participación de una forma reflexiva sobre temas generados durante la cuarentena total frente al COVID-19.
Read More
En relación al COVID19, Interkultura se encarga de conectar a organizaciones o personas que realizan actividades solidarias con posibles donantes o voluntarios. Todo eso se realiza a través de las redes sociales Instagram y Facebook. Interkultura es una organización juvenil sin fines de lucro con el objetivo de promover una sociedad equitativa y tolerante a través de la educación y el arte.
Read More
La campaña de apadrinamiento a familias en situación de vulnerabilidad “100te La Solidaridad” #ApadrinaDesdeCasa es una iniciativa de la Asociación RAFALEX que tiene por objetivo, entregar ayuda humanitaria a familias que se encuentran en situación de vulnerabilidad y extrema vulnerabilidad tanto de los proyectos de la asociatión como de la ciudad de Cuenca durante la emergencia presentada por el COVID-19 y posterior a ella.
Read More
“Por un mejor presente” es un proyecto de alimentación básica para personas vulnerables, en el cual se encuentran niños, jóvenes y adultos, liderado por jovenes.
Read More
A community action research project hosting educational information sessions and providing soap and masks to families in Malawi.
Read More
Installing vending machines in remote villages in Nepal to provide access to basic medications.
Read More
Hosting virtual workshops and training programs that help people to discharge, cope with their trauma, and respond to the current circumstances and lock-down, in a healthy manner.
Read More
A youth-led NGO in Zambia carrying out COVID 19 sensitization campaigns and distribution of essential goods.
Read More
COVIDCare by bully.id is a free mental health support app and online platform.
Read More
Supporting vulnerable populations in Bangladesh through a coordinated response.
Read More
Building an online platform to connect those in need in Venezuela with mental health support from professionals.
Read More
A coalition of ten youth-led organizations in Nigeria leading a response to the plight of young people in Nigeria.
Read More
Providing education on the virus and information on how to make face masks and hand sanitizer in Nigeria.
Read More
Assisting vulnerable communities in Nigeria by addressing mental health concerns and distributing food.
Read More
Providing educational videos to help students learn at home.
Read More
Reaching out to the younger generation through Education, Advocacy and Charity; providing food to families in need.
Read More
The The Youth vs Corona initiative aims to mobilize South Africans and make it their call-to-action to support vulnerable families in their communities.
Read More
Mobilizing resources from the community to assist marginalized populations in Bangladesh.
Read More
Providing hand washing basins and distributing pamphlets, masks and awareness materials in Myanmar.
Read More
Distributing food to those in need, especially girls and women, in Nigeria.
Read More
A mobile application to provide free online courses for personal and professional development.
Read More
Producing public service announcements to bring a sense of balance and equilibrium during the pandemic, based in Trinidad and Tobago.
Read More
A child protection worker in Nigeria educating local communities on Covid-19.
Read More
Supporting WASH initiatives in Kenya.
Read More
A virtual tourism experience to make self-quarantine to a fun, entertaining and educational experience and provide support for tourism professionals who are out of work.
Read More
A group of women in Nigeria supplying food and skills development programs for women and youth in need in rural communities.
Read More
A non-profit in Zimbabwe supporting populations in informal settlements through sustainable methodologies.
Read More
A Youth Advisory panel in India working to distribute food and conduct awareness campaigns through art, slogans and poetry.
Read More
Supporting vulnerable groups in Sierra Leone, especially women and girls in need.
Read More
Hosting online sessions through Facebook to provide mental health support in Bangaldesh; providing food and sharing information.
Read More
Online and offline support to students and youth in fighting Covid-19 in India.
Read More
A youth-based movement comprised of members from different part of the World who have come together to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More
Supporting frontline agencies in Ghana with food.
Read More
Fundraising to provide basic necessities and establish a network to support COVID-19 related efforts in the Philippines.
Read More
SAHAYOG employs a human rights-based approach to increase awareness of adolescent girls on gender-based discrimination and violence, sexual reproductive health and rights and their rights to public health and education entitlements.
Read More
A youth-led organization in Sierra Leone aiming to provide reliable information on Covid-19, create an advocacy platform and support families in need with food items.
Read More
A constellation of youth serving organizations, youth groups and youth champions from diverse sectors of human interest across Kenya
Read More
Translating covid-19 information into indigenous languages.
Read More
A platform for youth to have constructive conversations and to brainstorm solutions to key problems that threaten our environment.
Read More
Supporting young people in Uganda with emergency food, extensions of reproductive health services and information dissemination about COVID19 prevention strategies.
Read More
Supporting tools such as MOOCs and online learning initiatives for youth as well as supporting other initiatives during the pandemic in Nigeria.
Read More
Spreading reliable information about Covid-19 through social media and radio in Nigeria.
Read More
Developing an animation series to educate young people on Coronavirus in Malawi.
Read More
Fighting fake news in Nigeria.
Read More
Making online courses available to students in Senegal.
Read More
Working to change negative perceptions and misinformation about a potential Covid-19 vaccine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Read More
Teaching about sexual and reproductive matters to young adolescents while raising awareness about Covid-19.
Read More
Using communication strategies to support youth.
Read More
An online course to discuss the challenges of Human Rights in Rio de Janeiro Favelas during and after this pandemic
Read More
An emergency outreach to help cushion the effect of this lock down through door-to-door donations of food items, hand wash and more.
Read More
35,000 registered youth volunteers all over Bangladesh support individuals affected by the COVID19 crisis.
Read More
A.D.A is assisting the vulnerable population in Cameroon, especially youth and children during this shutdown through access to basic services, food and Nutrition, palliatives, sharing of face masks and direct medical response.
Read More
Inviting experts from medical backgrounds, academia and private sectors to speak on topics ranging from myths and facts about Coronavirus on an Instagram live show.
Read More
The Yobe Youth Forum wishes to undertake a campaign to sensitize people on the dangers of COVID-19 and how to avoid the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus in our communities in Yobe State.
Read More
Youth Alliance for Safe and Healthy homes Suriname raises awareness and stands against violence.
Read More
Providing sexual reproductive health services to women in Uganda who lost access to due to the lockdown.
Read More
Raising funds to help provide over 10,000 girls with foodstuffs and hygiene essentials.
Read More
Supporting frontliners in the Philippines.
Read More
Leveraging the power of the social media platforms to dispel myths, disrupt misinformation, construct and reconstruct information about covid19
Read More
Supporting remote Bandarban District in Bangladesh.
Read More
P4SSitON is a community organisation driven by Passions to build a Positive, Purposeful, Progressive communi’t’y.
Read More
A voluntary driven and community-led initiative designed to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Liberia through community engagement, campaign and awareness sessions.
Read More
Providing food, access to medical care and education in India.
Read More
Supporting women in the Philippines with sanitary pads .
Read More
Creating video and social media content that educate young people and communities about the basic information, knowledge and services focus on prevention, and control of COVID-19.
Read More
Hosting an online talk show to discuss Covid-19 and help those in isolation.
Read More
This project is 2 month long, youth led Covid Response that focused in awareness campaigned online and offline on COVID 19.
Read More
Promoting conflict sensitivity and panic management, reduce stigmatization of victims/survivors and improve community level coordination in Sierra Leone.
Read More
Working to raise awareness and encouraging safe behaviors in children through gamification, specifically through a game called Dawn of Civilization: Covid-19.
Read More
Assisting communities in Cameroon with information and the supply of basic hygienic protective materials such as face masks, hand sanitizers, anti-bacteria soaps and hand washing buckets.
Read More
Focuses on providing information and support to vulnerable groups. Key initiatives include talk shows, field work to vulnerable communities and translating WHO guidelines
Read More
Provides protective equipment and food assistance programs to vulnerable communities in Cameroon.
Read More
This organization tackles misinformation, and seeks to survey and map the flow of potential covid 19 cases in the country by 1) developing an online platform for self testing and 2) working with the port health authorities to case track.
Read More
Empowering children and youth to stem the tide of the coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria.
Read More
An organization that promotes the rights of children. The main intitiative of this organization is an online cinema fundraising platform for the benefit of homeless kids, medical frontiers, animals, and basic necessities for the poor.
Read More
This organization focuses on providing girls with sanitary products for menstruation.
Read More
This organization focuses on providing communities with access to healthcare in India.
Read More
An online youth action forum.
Read More
Supporting families and workers in Bangladesh with food supplies.
Read More
A non-profit organization in Egypt that focuses on community centered solutions. Joining forces with the Ministry of Health and Population efforts to address the crisis.
Read More
Providing food distribution, hygiene kits and more in the USA, Kenya and Ghana
Read More
A group of youth in the Philippines providing protective equipment, meals and support to front-liners, community members in need and scientists.
Read More
An essay writing competition for youth in Mauritius.
Read More
Creating an alternative form of identity using a product called the 'Life Certificate' (LC). This platform is a revolutionary form of middleware that serves as a self-sovereign identity for citizens.
Read More
This project aims to raise awareness through sensitizing vulnerable people on COVID-19, Community-based distribution of 7,000 face masks, distribution of food to the elderly and design of communication tools.
Read More
This project seeks to counter Fake News on social media. To achieve this, the Fake News Task Force relies on a team of volunteers consisting of trackers, analysts, graphic designers, translators and broadcasters.
Read More
Hosting a supportive Facebook page to engage youth during the pandemic.
Read More
Translating articles, updates and essential information from English to Filipino language to improve the understanding of the Covid-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
Read More
Supporting communities in Nigeria through food kits and an informative social media campaign.
Read More
Supporting political prisoners in Togo by providing protective equipment.
Read More
Supporting displaced families with education and healthcare in Mali.
Read More
An organization that provides relief packages for Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWD) in Ondo State, Nigeria in partnership with Kids & Teens Resource Centre.
Read More
An organization that aims to reduce public anxiety surrounding the COVID 19 pandemic. This organization targets the most vulnerable groups in its community: persons with disabilities and senior citizens.
Read More
Working with healthcare workers in Mombasa, Kenya to share information with vulnerable populations in informal settlements.
Read More
NYSD is running a social media awareness campaign, encouraging behaviour change through creative online messaging with the hashtag #VolunteersAgainstCovid19
Read More
Raising awareness and distributing food and other necessities in Bangladesh.
Read More
Travelling to communities throughout Sierra Leone to provide education on Covid-19 and counter misinformation and myths that are circulating about the virus.
Read More
There are vulnerable communities with little or no access to clean water to always wash their hands and alcohol based sanitizers to promote hygiene and reduce the spread of the virus. We are determined on providing clean water and hand sanitizers and also to provide food items to aid survival during this lockdown.
Read More
Delivering basic healthcare services to people under lockdown and doing at-home testing for coronavirus.
Read More
Distributing essential foods and home products to vulnerable families and children’s homes as well as providing knowledge on fighting the spread of Covid-19.
Read More
Training and deploying community health workers to reach vulnerable communities.
Read More
Providing social support in Meknes, Morocco through food vouchers and cleaning supplies.
Read More