Patrick Young

Executive Director and Founder, Theatre for a Change @tfacafrica. Our goal is the empowerment of the most vulnerable and marginalised women and girls worldwide.

[VSO @VSO_Intl]

#Youth #volunteers in #Bangladesh work alongside communities to reduce instances of forced #childmarriage.

Results show this intervention has already prevented several marriages!

Supported by @DFID_UK and delivered in partnership w/ @tfacafrica, @ICS_UK

#UKAid #ProudofAid

[Philip Goodwin @PhilipUNICEF_UK]

A member of the audience in Kicukiro district #Kigali joins in the play to show how he thinks the Auntie could have helped her niece understand the menstrual cycle & her shift into womanhood. Wow!

[Philip Goodwin @PhilipUNICEF_UK]

It's an amazing crowd that have gathered here in Kicukiro district #Kigali to join in this interactive street theatre piece on teenage pregnancy & how to cross the intergenerational divide on issues of sexual reproductive health @VSO_Intl @tfacafrica

[Philip Goodwin @PhilipUNICEF_UK]

With this wonderful community in #Kigali #Rwanda where we @VSO_intl are speaking about adolescent sexual reproductive health & rights alongside our colleagues from @tfacafrica

[VSO @VSO_Intl]

“Sometimes you come across partnerships that really do blow you away. I went with VSO to Bangladesh and right from start I could see the commitment to the cause. I’m deeply impressed with the work VSO and Theatre for a Change are doing.” MP @DrRosena

[piqd @piqd_com]

The #MeToo campaign is evolving, and the theatre is moving with it. Conversations around consent are being explored through new performances: capturing the transformations needed on stage. https://t.co/c4ThqbuKx2 (as portrayed by @tfacafrica @KateWyver and @guardian )

[Guardian Stage @guardianstage]

How theatre and improv teach lessons in sexual consent https://t.co/y8m9OiG8Of

[TEDxLSHTM @TEDxLSHTM]

“To achieve balance requires strength, discipline, courage, focus and persistence. It is for both people involved in a relationship”. Check out 'The power of balance', TEDx talk from @pyoungtfac of @tfacafrica https://t.co/UKPUSdvedM #tedxlshtm #contagiousideas

[Patrick Young @pyoungtfac]

Fantastic to have such a passionate advocate for women's rights join the @tfacafrica family. We look forward to collaborating with you to amplify the voices of the most vulnerable and marginalised women and girls worldwide @DrRosena Many thanks for your support. https://t.co/VBOOXcrAqv

[Patrick Young @pyoungtfac]

Delighted to see leading journalist David White writing a compelling article in the @FT about @tfacafrica work in Ghana. Together with our partners WODA, we empower sex workers to find their voice and transform their future. https://t.co/uQMuoHGzcJ

[United Nations @UN]

This year Messenger of Peace @Malala went on a #GirlPowerTrip.

Find out about this & more on #DayOfTheGirl: https://t.co/649ffsDqNy

[Patrick Young @pyoungtfac]

Powerful scene from our Interactive Theatre for Justice training with @VSO_Intl. Please like and share to support these young change makers! https://t.co/6hudNLHyND

[Patrick Young @pyoungtfac]

Thank you for the opportunity @TEDxLSHTM, it was a pleasure to be involved. https://t.co/3HD9SGm2TY

[TEDxLSHTM @TEDxLSHTM]

Thank you Patrick for a fantastic #contagiousidea @tfacafrica

[TEDxLSHTM @TEDxLSHTM]

TEDxLSHTM 2017: Contagious Ideas! Tomorrow in the @LSHTMlibrary #tedxlshtm #contagiousideas

[Patrick Young @pyoungtfac]

Amazing to see what @tfacafrica can achieve when partnering with like-minded orgs like @VSO_Intl to empower participants #ENDChildMarriage https://t.co/Vf4WGD5qeY

[Patrick Young @pyoungtfac]

@HIN_Laura @TEDxLSHTM Thank you Laura, delighted to be representing @tfacafrica at @TEDxLSHTM. Look forward to meeting you too and hearing about @HINSouthLondon

[TEDxLSHTM @TEDxLSHTM]

Check out #tedxlshtm speaker, Executive Director of @tfacafrica , @pyoungtfac 's blog ahead of the event next week! https://t.co/udnQs8JHiE

[Patrick Young @pyoungtfac]

Looking forward to speaking at @TEDxLSHTM #contagiousideas event in #London 30th Sept. My speaker interview is here►https://t.co/uKMcKafvXh