Four functions, many challenges
We operate through four core functions. The issues we care about are not separate departments, they are challenge areas we tackle through these functions, with technology running across all of them.
Technology is an enabler, not our entire identity
Technology runs across Leadership, Innovation and Solutions, Networks and Opportunities, and Knowledge and Evidence. We use it where it is genuinely the simplest and most inclusive way to solve a problem, and we say so when it is not.
The Issues We Address
Our thematic portfolio evolves as evidence and community needs change. Right now, we work across these areas, each taken on with specialist partners.
Health & Wellbeing
Health information, access, prevention, youth-friendly services and innovation.
GBV, Safety & Protection
Prevention, safeguarding, awareness, digital safety and referral linkages, delivered with qualified specialist partners for technical services and case management.
Climate & Environment
Youth climate leadership, environmental sustainability, green innovation, tree planting, waste and community resilience.
Education & Learning
Access, digital learning, literacy, skills, career development and learning innovation.
Employment & Livelihoods
Employability, entrepreneurship, career pathways, digital work and opportunity access.
Civic Participation & Governance
Youth voice, civic engagement, accountability, policy dialogue and leadership.
Digital Inclusion & Technology
Digital literacy, responsible technology, AI awareness, digital safety and technology-enabled solutions.
Social Inclusion
Disability inclusion, access to opportunities and participation of marginalised youth.
Emerging Youth Issues
New issues can be added when evidence shows they require a youth-centred response.
How a challenge becomes a solution
These examples show how responsibility is shared. The CLINK Initiatives works on youth engagement and innovation, while specialist partners provide the technical depth and systems.
| Challenge | Our role | Specialist partner role |
|---|---|---|
| Youth health information | Youth research, mobilisation, innovation and digital engagement. | Health expertise, validation and service or referral linkages. |
| GBV prevention and safety | Youth engagement, prevention innovation and communications. | Qualified GBV and protection expertise, safeguarding and referral or case-management pathways. |
| Climate resilience | Youth climate challenge, innovation and community mobilisation. | Climate science, technical design and environmental programme expertise. |
| Education access | Youth research, solution design and digital engagement. | Education content, pedagogy and institutional systems. |
| Youth employment | Opportunity mapping, skills, networks and innovation. | Employers, technical experts, entrepreneurship and market linkages. |
Work on one of these with us
If you have expertise in a thematic area, or a problem you want addressed, the partnership model is the way in.