HOW TO DEVELOP

LIFE SKILL PROGRAM

AMONG YOUTH
 1.Identify the target audience and their needs.

2. Choose an engaging and interactive approach.

3. Partner with relevant stakeholders.

4. Design a clear curriculum and assessment plan.

5. Secure funding and resources.

 1. Identify the target audience and
their needs:
 Age group: Different age groups have different needs and skill
levels. Tailor your program accordingly.

 Community context : Consider the unique challenges and

opportunities faced by the youth in your community.

 Specific skills you want to address : Focus on a few key

areas like communication, decision-making, problem-solving, or
financial literacy.
 2.Choose an engaging and interactive
approach:

 Go beyond lectures : Include

activities, simulations, discussions, role-playing, and real-world
applications.

 Use multimedia : Incorporate videos, games, and other digital

tools to keep young people engaged.

 Create a safe and supportive environment : Make sure

everyone feels comfortable participating and sharing their
experiences.
 3. Partner with relevant stakeholders:

Collaborate with educators, community

organizations, and businesses : Leverage their expertise
and resources.

Engage young people in the planning and

implementation process: This will increase their ownership
and investment in the program.
 4. Design a clear curriculum
and assessment plan:

 Break down life skills into

manageable modules : Make sure each
module has clear learning objectives.

 Develop engaging activities and

assessments: Evaluate progress and adapt
the program accordingly.
 5. Secure funding and resources :

 Grants, donations, and fundraising initiatives: Explore

different funding options.

 In-kind resources : Look for partnerships that can provide

materials, space, or expertise.
Outcome
 A life skill program will have to be proven worthy of the
resources allocated to it. Process and outcome evaluation studies
should be carried out, and results shared with all the relevant
decision makers that could effect the future of the life skills
program. A program that has a component of ongoing assessment
of its use and impact offers scope for keeping in touch with
changing priorities and is more likely to be modified and
maintained overtime.