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YOUNG OFFENDERS LEGAL AID AND REFORM ADVOCACY (YOLARA)
Our Approach
YOLARA’s work is grounded in one belief: isolated, single-issue interventions that ignore the full reality of a young person’s life do not produce lasting change.
Our model brings together three mutually reinforcing pillars. Together, these pillars create a supportive ecosystem around indigent children and youths, helping them navigate complex challenges and build a different future.
By addressing root causes while providing sustained support, YOLARA works not only to respond to youth crime—but to prevent it.
Our Core Pillars
1. Pro -bono Legal Representation
Defending young people and preventing lifelong criminalization.
2. Mentorship, Structured Activities & Safe Spaces
Keeping children engaged, supported and surrounded by safe spaces
3. Economic Opportunity
Supporting form four leavers with Skills, Capital and Mentorship
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