Raise Foundation | Annual Report 2024
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Young people are at the heart of everything we do at Raise – which is why we ensure young voices are at the centre of our program’s design and delivery. How we listen Raise applies a robust approach to gaining insight from young people, not just through our evaluation surveys and focus groups, but by embedding the young voice in our organisation and processes. We engage current and graduate mentees, alongside members of our Youth Advisory Council (YAC), to capture the long-term impact of our programs. With our partners, we co-host annual Youth Summits, providing a direct platform for young people to shape how we improve and expand our programs to meet evolving needs. By implementing this ‘by youth’ design mentality in our organisation, young people’s voices shape and strengthen Raise programs, enhancing their effectiveness and sustainability as we prepare to further expand our reach. The Raise Youth Advisory Council Our Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is made up of highly- skilled and ambitious young people aged 18-25 who are passionate about improving the wellbeing of other young people. Amplifying young voices
The YAC meet weekly to collaborate on projects with various teams across the organisation, providing insights from the youth perspective. With the support of our Youth Engagement Facilitator, the YAC advocates for the young voice in our ever-evolving, best practice mentoring programs. Thank you for your work in the YAC in 2024 We’d like to thank our 2024 YAC members: Ava Anselme, Darcy Oates, Ashwak Ahmed, Zali Fisher, Aidan Walker, Dillon Harris, Charley Ellwood, Lilian Meyer, Bree Cavanough and Rebecca Le. You have all made invaluable contributions to Raise this year and we are grateful for your time and insights. Some of the projects our YAC contributed to this year: • Strategic projects in the digital space • Mentee and mentor recruitment • Speaking at Raise Evaluation Report launch and Independent Evaluation launch • Discussions on partnership opportunities for mentors and students • Informing and consulting Raise on issues impacting young people, such as social media and mental health.
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