YOUTH DEVELOPMENT UNIT (UNINJO)
The Youth Development Unit is a division within the Instituto Dominicano de Desarrollo Integral, (IDDI). Staring it’s functions in 1992, it’s dedicated to promote, develop and provide young people living in vulnerable sectors of the Dominican Republic, with an area for personal growth by promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering social skills and social participation in their communities.
Mission
“To improve the quality of life of adolescents and youth through access of training opportunities and participation that will allow young people to develop their life projects and gain social commitment, incorporating youth participation and community resources.”
Vision
“Being a recognized leader in promoting healthy lifestyles, with human resources that are committed to creating a culture of entrepreneurship and the development of productive and social projects of national and international reference. ”
Values
Respect
Consideration for human life, environment and creeds.
Tolerance
Respect for the ideas, beliefs or practices of others.
Honesty
Respect for truth, facts and people with consistency and sincerity.
Justice
We work with equity in seeking the common good.
Participation
Establishing social bonds of unity to achieve the goals and common interests.
Services
Prevention Programs
Information, Education and Communication (IEC) regarding reproductive health, HIV / AIDS and healthy lifestyles.
Vocational technical training
Technical courses to train youth in a productive vocation.
Job placement and credit management
Insert the young into the workforce after completion of technical courses
Referrals for comprehensive health care and emotional support
Installation of a reference and counter reference (two-way information)
Training in skills to mediate in conflicts
Social participation and leadership
Training in environmental conservation
Training of facilitators and multipliers
Main Issues Addressed
The Unidad Integral de Jovenes, deals with all issues, adolescence, self-care, self-esteem, climate change, civil code, children’s rights, family communication, the Dominican Constitution, sexual and reproductive rights, pregnancy, entrepreneurship, stigma and discrimination, gender, life skills, sexual identity, STIs, HIV / AIDS, youth law, AIDS law 55-93, Law of volunteerism, leadership, contraception, migration, human trafficking, life plan, public youth policies, delaying first time sex, prevention of teenage pregnancy, human sexual response, sexual and reproductive health, sexuality, tuberculosis, values, violence, among others.
Legislation
The Unidad Integral de Jovenes, (UNINJO). Is legal under the Youth Act (Act 49-2000), enacted on July 1st, 2000 which aims to establish the legal, policy and institutional framework to guide the actions of state and society in general, towards the definition and implementation, of all policies necessary to achieve the satisfaction of the needs and expectations of young people of the Nation, as well as effective youth participation in the decision-making processes.
The purpose of the Act is to promote the integral development of young people, regardless of gender, religion, political, racial, ethnic or sexual orientation and/or nationality.
This law further provides, that it should contribute to the integration of youth into national life in the political, economic, social, and cultural, as well as, ensure the realization of human rights, civil, political, economic and social conditions that allow young people to fully participate in the development of the nation.
