Youth agency is the catalyst for sustainable resilience

DCRE invests in youth leadership development to expand access to quality, lifelong learning and leadership skills (SDG 4), strengthen pathways to decent work and meaningful economic participation (SDG 8), and empower young people to engage in civic life, peacebuilding, and inclusive decision-making that reinforce just, peaceful, and accountable institutions (SDG 16). By placing youth agency at the center of change, DCRE fosters sustainable resilience, inclusive governance, and lasting social transformation.

Youth-Led Peace Action Grants for Collective Impact

Youth-Led Peace Action Grants empower young people to act as change agents within their communities by providing micro-grants, mentorship, and capacity-building support to design and lead locally driven peacebuilding initiatives. The program strengthens youth leadership, negotiation, and advocacy skills, enabling young leaders to address community tensions, promote tolerance, and advance peaceful coexistence.

Aligned with SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), the initiative fosters inclusive dialogue, conflict prevention, and community-level social cohesion. By prioritizing youth leadership and participation, the program also contributes to SDG 4 (Quality Education) through non-formal civic learning and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by amplifying youth voices from marginalized and conflict-affected communities.

Youth’s Leadership Development to Lead

DCRE invests in youth leadership development to expand access to quality, lifelong learning and leadership skills (SDG 4), strengthen pathways to decent work and meaningful economic participation (SDG 8), and empower youth people to actively engage in civic life, peacebuilding, and inclusive decision-making that reinforce just, peaceful, and accountable institutions (SDG 16).

By placing youth agency at the center of change, DCRE cultivates sustainable resilience, inclusive governance, and lasting social transformation—ensuring the next generation is prepared to lead with integrity, equity, and purpose.