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The following is a list of useful tools to improve funding strategies for youth-led organizations.

1. Resource Map for Youth-led Organizations and Donors: This interactive resource map provides an overview of organizations and donors that support youth-led initiatives. You can access it here: https://coggle.it/diagram/YQk1XjU_GBGtxJu9/t/resources-map-for-youth-civicus%2C-and-restless-development

2. Global Fund for Children’s Potential New Partner Page: If you are interested in partnering with the Global Fund for Children, their potential new partner page is a great place to start. You can find it here: https://globalfundforchildren.org/become-a-partner/

3. Youth Action Lab Playbook: The Youth Action Lab playbook offers valuable insights and practical guidance for youth-led groups. It covers various aspects of organizing and mobilizing resources for your initiatives. https://www.civicus.org/index.php/media-center/resources/toolkits/civicus-resources/toolkits-yal-toolbox

4. Resourcing Youth-led Groups Playbook (2020): This playbook provides a comprehensive guide to resource mobilization strategies for youth-led groups. It offers practical tips, case studies, and tools to help you navigate the funding landscape effectively. https://www.civicus.org/index.php/youth-playbook

5. CIVICUS Donor Finder: The CIVICUS Donor Finder is a useful tool that helps you identify potential donors who support civil society organizations. You can access it here: https://www.civicus.org/index.php/donor-finder

6. Link to the Webinar on Unlocking Funding Opportunities for Youth: Strategies and Solutions (april 2023): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c2Lt3KmU864r60e6AY9owTzrH7QSnkyS/view?usp=drive_link

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