Youth & Families

Equipping young people and families to thrive.

A group of people outdoors taking a selfie. They are smiling and making peace signs. Most are wearing black t-shirts with a yellow emblem. The background features lush green bushes and trees.
A woman is leading a discussion outdoors with seven young girls seated on a bench, dressed in blue and brown school uniforms, beside trees and a building.

When young people and families are equipped to thrive, the impact reaches an entire community.

Health is shaped by far more than what happens inside a clinic.

Education, opportunity, household stability, confidence, and access to reliable information all influence the future of young people and families.

Mildmay-supported initiatives help adolescents and young adults access health education, life skills, digital literacy, and other resources to support safer, healthier futures. Programs may also help strengthen women, girls, households, and communities through economic empowerment, education, and greater access to opportunity.

By investing in the whole person and the whole family, communities become healthier and more resilient.

Areas of focus

  • Adolescent and youth health

  • Life-skills education

  • Digital literacy

  • Women and girls’ empowerment

  • Family and household resilience

  • Economic empowerment

  • Community education and support