YSAFE

YSAFE is a youth network of volunteers within S*xual and Reproductive Health and Rights active in Eur

08/06/2026

Just a glimpse at the guest lecturer for the second upcoming workshop of our Activist Academy - IPPF's very own Ian Makamara😎

As a Youth Network Officer for the Africa Region, Ian champions youth-led accountability and guides a network of over 5,000 volunteers across 40 countries🤯🌍

With years of experience steering multi-channel fundraising frameworks and managing various youth financial initiatives, he is an expert in transforming grassroots activist ideas into sustainable models💲🤝

He has previously orchestrated high-level corporate strategic alliances for the Nawiri Sisters Foundation and advised on global digital innovation and resource mobilization for organizations like CIVICUS, UN Women, and the UN Joint SDG Fund🌐✊️

Ian holds a deep passion for social enterprise thinking, financial literacy, and building resilient youth structures that don't just rely on traditional grants, but create their own sustainable futures📈💵

Use the link in our bio to register for the "Money makes the world go round" workshop and learn from the master himself how to keep your mission and cash flowing💰

02/06/2026

If you're a young activists with a million-dollar idea💰, but your local trees, unfortunately, don't happen to grow money - our June's workshop is the perfect fit for you😉

Tune in for the second lesson in our Activist Academy - "Money makes the world go round"💸 and learn how to think like an entrepreneur, while disrupting the system like an activist💪

23/05/2026

A huge thank you to all young activists globally that joined our first Activist Academy workshop last Friday🤗 as well as to our lecturer - the striking miss Dina Chaerani who's contagious energy and drive continue to inspire💖💖

For all those who missed it - sharing a short snippet of the brief introduction to motives behind the Academy by our Steering Committee member - Milena✨️

Make sure to follow us and keep your eyes open for June's upcoming workshop "💲Money makes the world go round: Financial sustainability for activists💲" - the details will be announced soon👀

08/05/2026

А little sneak peak👀 at our speaker for the first upcoming workshop in our Activist Academy - Advocacy 101: influencing policy and decision makers📢✊️

➡️Meet miss Dina Chaerani, a.k.a SRHR Barbie💅 a master at using storytelling, media, and advocacy to make SRHR political, accessible, and impossible to ignor👑

As an Indonesian feminist advocate, youth organiser, and digital storyteller, she works at the intersection of bodily autonomy, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and youth justice.

Grounded in lived experience, her work challenges the systems that police bodies, stigmatise sexuality, and silence young people, especially in digital spaces. 🙌

She is the Co-Founder of S*xdugram, as well as the host at S*x O’Clock News ⏰️ 💋 - youth-led platform that brings sharp, feminist reporting on SRHR, power, and justice to wider audiences.

Make sure to register through the link in our bio and secure your place for the grand opening of our Activist Academy🫶

05/05/2026

Dear YSAFEers, our Activist Academy is officially opened for business🥳 and searching for motivated participants! 👀

The Advocacy 101 workshop is the beginning of an interactive online series created by our Steering Committee for young activists across Europe and Central Asia who want to build skills, exchange ideas, and feel more confident leading change on gender justice and SRHR.📢✊️

The workshops are exclusively for ✨️YSAFE members✨️ who are young volunteer in one of IPPF EN’s Member Associations.

➡️So, if you'd like to register for the sessions, make sure to join our network first✅️ and secure your place in the Activist Academy🔒

29/04/2026

Dear YSAFE-ers, we are thrilled to announce our upcoming Activist Academy - an exclusive mentorship programme specifically for members of our network! 🥳🌟

⚠️ If you're a driven activist striving to take more independent initiative, or maybe even start your own organisation someday, then this is the perfect match for you!

➡️In the first trimester, learn how to:
• effectively expand grassroot initiatives into community movements🌱
• achieve long-term financial independence and sustainability💰
• confidently influence policies in decision-making spaces, while navigating high pressure📢

The link for registration with confirmed speakers and specific dates will be available soon, so make sure to act fast as the available spots will be limited to ensure a high-quality experience for all participants👀

PS: we highly encourage you share this opportunity with other volunteers of your MA and inspire them to join YSAFE, as participation willl be members-ONLY (Gatekeeping🤭)

20/04/2026

To close our podcast training at YSAFE, co-funded by the EU 🎙️🇪🇺, every volunteer described the experience in just one word.

Different voices, different perspectives, but one shared journey of learning, creativity, and growth. A simple question that captured three unforgettable days together.

What would your one word be? ✨

20/04/2026

Day 3 – Final Day of our podcast training at YSAFE, co-funded by the EU 🎙️🇪🇺

Today marked the end of an inspiring journey filled with learning, creativity, and growth. Over these three days, we developed new skills, shared ideas, and gained the confidence to use our voices in meaningful ways.

Grateful for the experience, the people, and everything we learned together. This may be the end of the training, but it’s only the beginning of what comes next. 🚀

20/04/2026

Day 2 of our podcast training at YSAFE, co-funded by the EU 🎙️🇪🇺

Today we went deeper into the subject, exploring new ideas, sharpening our skills, and building more confidence behind the mic. From storytelling techniques to meaningful conversations, every session brings us one step closer to creating impactful content.

Excited for what’s 🚀

19/04/2026

🎙️ We had the chance to interview our podcast trainer during the YSAFE Podcast Training, co-funded by the European Union 🇪🇺✨

We talked about the power of podcasting, creativity, teamwork, and how important it is to use your voice to share ideas and inspire others. A motivating conversation that gave us even more energy for the next steps of this journey! 🎧

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