What is the YPAT?
The Youth Programming Assessment Tool (YPAT) helps youth-serving civil society organizations (YSOs) reflect upon their own internal programming and institutional practices and identify areas for improvement.
Who should use the YPAT?
The tool is applicable to any YSO with program(s) targeting youth ages 10–29.
What is the evidence?
The YPAT is primarily informed by USAID’s YouthPower Positive Youth Development (PYD) framework and approach to youth programming.
What are the steps?
The YPAT includes three phases: Preparation, Assessing, and Reflection and Action Plans.
What are the toolkit components?
The tool is comprised of 4 documents: two documents to assist with implementation (Facilitator Guide and Implementation Guide) and two reflection forms (the Assessment Form and the Youth Feedback Form).