Peer Leader

About Peer Leader

This initiative aims to nurture the agency of adolescents and young leaders through a peer leader model in selected districts, prioritising the most vulnerable. The programme focuses on deepening the understanding of critical social issues, including child marriage, gender-based violence, violence against children, and emotional well-being. By fostering active civic engagement and meaningful participation among adolescent girls and boys, this initiative also seeks to strengthen youth leadership, with a strong emphasis on gender equity.

Implementation Areas

Peer Leader is being implemented in three districts: West Singhbhum and Giridih (UNICEF focus districts), and Pakur, which has the highest population of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) and a high prevalence of child marriage. We are collaborating with the Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS), which has a dedicated domain working with PVTG communities in Pakur, supported by a well-established workforce from these communities.

Key Outcomes

  • Develop public leadership among 90 peer leaders and empower 70 'changemakers' from PVTG communities with JSLPS.
  • Raise awareness and inspire action among adolescent boys and girls.
  • Increase visibility through positive micro-narratives, ensuring a strong understanding of the topics and creating safe community spaces.
  • Establish a strong network of community changemakers, leaders, and volunteers.

Journey Flow

  • Selection of 90 peer leaders from West Singhbhum and Giridih, and nomination of 70 changemakers from JSLPS in Pakur.
  • Three 5-day Bootcamps, with 2 specifically for Changemakers.
  • Identifying the needs of adolescents in the community, conducting baseline research, and establishing connections with stakeholders.
  • 2-Day Mid-Project Review.
  • Endline Survey.
  • 2-Day End Project Review for 2 batches of 70 changemakers.