The Medical Foundation
www.tmfnet.org

The Medical Foundation (TMF) works in partnership with community coalitions, collaborations, health and service providers, faith communities, health centers, youth programs, and other organizations to promote the health of individuals and communities. Among its many programs, TMF is nationally recognized for youth development and peer leadership training. In addition to providing youth with leadership training, it has developed training manuals to help other groups and organizations develop and sustain peer leadership training programs. TMF also provides training for youth workers, prevention specialists, community organizers, educators, and youth to prepare organizations to engage effectively in youth work.

California Center for Civic Participation and Youth Development www.californiacenter.org

The California Center works to engage youth in the democratic process by using youth development principles. It provides opportunities for middle and high school youth to participate in civic education, leadership, and service programs that directly connect to local, state, and federal issues. It encourages youth of all backgrounds to participate, including those considered to be at risk.

Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development www.theinnovationcenter.org

T he Innovation Center connects community organizations, academics, policymakers, and funders around the world to develop innovative ideas and research agendas; forge new partnerships; and design, launch, and evaluate strategies that engage young people and their communities. Through face-to-face programs, online activities, and learning events, the Innovation Center develops alliances that cross interest lines. It also provides technical assistance and practical guidance to organizations and produce materials, such as training programs and tool kits.

AttheTable.org
www.atthetable.org/

AttheTable.org is a project of the Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development formed to facilitate a coordinated, sustainable national youth participation movement. It provides resources and information about how to involve youth in decision-making. It works with partner organizations to educate and inform about the value of youth participation, as well as to prepare youth and adults to work together to create positive change.

Youth Leadership Institute
www.yli.org

Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) designs and implements community-based programs that provide teenagers with leadership skills in prevention, philanthropy, policy, and civic engagement. The goal is to build communities across the United States . where young people and adults come together to create positive social change. YLI creates evidence-based curricula and training programs and promotes best practices in the field of youth development.

YouthNet
www.youthnet.org

YouthNet is a global program to improve reproductive health and prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among people 10 to 24 years old. It is a collaboration with young people, parents, schools, employers, policymakers, health professionals, faith-based programs, and community leaders. Most importantly, YouthNet involves youth in every aspect of the program.

YouthNet has developed Youth Participation Guide: Assessment, Planning, and Implementation, designed to increase the level of meaningful youth participation at the institutional and programmatic levels. To view the Guide online, go to www.fhi.org/en/Youth/YouthNet/rhtrainmat/ypguide.htm. To request a CD-Rom of the Guide, send an email to youthnetpubs@fhi.

Youth on Board
www.youthonboard.org

Youth on Board prepares young people to be leaders and decision-makers in all aspects of their lives. It focuses on changing attitudes and strengthening relationships among youth and between young people and adults. It produces publications, offers customized workshops, provides technical assistance, and works to ensure that policies, practices, and laws support young people as full and valued members of their communities.

Academy for Educational Development
www.aed.org

The Academy for Educational Development (AED) integrates policy, advocacy, and hands-on service to implement solutions to social problems and create change in the United States and developing countries. It has projects in the fields of education, environment and energy, health, leadership and democracy, and youth development. AED has pioneered many approaches to working with youth; designs, guides, and evaluates programs; and develops and provides publications, tools, and youth worker trainings.