Ten years of advocating for young people’s health and economic opportunity
We’ve worked on 40 projects reaching over 1,110,219 youth globally
…and in 18 countries
across the globe
From Kigali, Rwanda to Berkeley, California
Our team includes epidemiologists, behavioral scientists, service designers, product designers, visual designers, public health specialists, clinicians, and most importantly, young people.
We’ve trained 129 youth researchers and local partners in human-centered design
Our projects take many different shapes
Menstrual Health
Safe Spaces
HIV Self Test
Delivery Systems
Youth Peer Groups
for Reproductive Health
Cash Distribution Systems
for Refugees
Digital Health Products
and AI Chatbots
Sexual and Reproductive
Health Campaigns
Economic Inclusion
Tools for Entrepreneurs
We believe in designing with youth
Youth lead and participate in YLabs’ design and research projects at every phase.
23,731
youth engaged in our work to date
“We youth are our own experts in our life experiences and the challenges that we are facing.”
Alice Uwera
Junior Designer, YLabs
