The Young Health ProgrammeA partnership approach to community investment programmes

Focusing on an underserved aspect of the healthcare agenda – Adolescent healthThe Young Health Programme is a global community investment initiative that is about helping young people in need around the world deal with thehealth problems they face and improve their chances of living a better life.

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A global partnershipTo make a measurable and sustainable difference to the health of a generation

Delivered in partnership with Plan International and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Through collaboration we bring together the expertise and innovative thinking needed to make a difference.

Integrating global research and advocacy with local community programmes

Flexibility to identify underserved young health needs in local communities and address them through work on the ground – supported by a global platform of research and advocacy

Building our understanding and knowledge through researchThe WAVE (Well-Being of Adolescents in Vulnerable Environments) Study is underway and is designed to understand the factors that facilitate and hinder disadvantaged adolescents from obtaining needed health information

It is being conducted in six global cities; Baltimore, Nigeria*, Johannesburg, New Delhi, Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai*funded by the Gates Foundation. All other sites are funded by AZ

Advocating for improved adolescent health services

Commitment made at 2011 Clinton Global Initiative to combat NCDs in young people through integrated global research, advocacy, education and health-skills training

KoreaIncreasing awareness of mental health and helping prevent young suicide

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Local community programmes Live in nine countries

RomaniaFocusing on cardiovascular risk prevention in young people and developing a national educational programme in schools

CanadaBuilding a programme to promote mental health among young people

SwedenImproving the emotional and mental well-being of vulnerable adolescents

UKHelping young homeless people improve their mental and physical health

IndiaFocusing on hygiene, infection and reproductive health in five settlement areas in Delhi

BrazilEducating young people on sexual and reproductive health and other health issues in the Maranhao state

ZambiaImproving the health and well-being of girls and boys in the Chadiza district

USIdentifying and addressing health barriers to academic achievement amongst at-risk youth

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Young Health ProgrammePhase two launch

The programme will continue to roll out around the world in 2012, second phase countries include:

AustraliaNetherlandsDenmarkGermany GulfNorway SpainTurkeyUSA

Our aim is to reach one million young people by the end of 2015

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Young Health Programme Summary

A global investment programme that aims to make a measurable and sustainable impact

Reaching one million young people over the next five years

Mental health identified as a key issue faced by adolescents at a global level

An innovative integrated approach to partnership

For further information and regular updates visit www.younghealthprogrammeyhp.com