AMEND Together: Youth United for Equity and Change

At CIPDI, we believe true change starts with honest conversation and it begins when young people come together to challenge injustice, support one another and re-imagine a more equal world.

What is AMEND Together?

AMEND Together is a youth-led initiative that brings boys and girls into shared spaces to address the realities of gender-based violence (GBV) and the deep-rooted inequalities that often silence or sideline women and girls.

This program is more than a campaign, it is a movement to reshape attitudes, challenge harmful stereotypes and build a culture of respect, empathy and mutual empowerment.

Why It Matters

Across many communities, girls and women continue to face:

  • Violence and harassment, often normalized or hidden

  • Lack of voice in decisions that affect their lives

  • Limited access to education, leadership, and opportunity

Meanwhile, boys and young men are often raised with rigid gender expectations, taught to suppress emotion, or assert dominance. These pressures harm everyone and keep cycles of inequality alive.

AMEND Together exists to break those cycles.

What We Do

  • 🗣️ Dialogue Circles
    Safe spaces where boys and girls speak openly about gender roles, relationships, respect, and consent.

  • 📚 Education & Empowerment
    Interactive sessions on gender equality, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution.

  • 🎭 Creative Expression
    Art, drama, poetry, and storytelling as tools for healing and advocacy.

  • 🤝 Youth-Led Campaigns
    Peer-to-peer activism, school outreach, and community events led by trained youth ambassadors.

Our Goals

  • Equip youth with the knowledge and confidence to challenge harmful norms

  • Promote healthy, respectful relationships

  • Empower young people to become advocates for change in their homes, schools, and communities

  • Foster a generation that values equality, dignity, and shared leadership

Together, We AMEND

We believe change is possible — when girls and boys stand together, when voices are heard, and when power is shared. AMEND Together is not about blame. It’s about healing, learning, and uniting to build a safer, more just future for everyone.

“We cannot create a world of peace if half of it is silenced.”
— AMEND Youth Ambassador

🔗 Get Involved

  • Invite AMEND to your school or community group

  • Join as a youth facilitator or peer mentor

  • Support gender justice initiatives through a donation or partnership

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