Working with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and NGOs is key to The Youth Cafés work to reduce global poverty, as they are often able to reach segments of youth populations that governments neglect or do not target as priority. We partner with NGOs in a number of ways. At the local level, projects and programs supported by The Youth Café often leverage the experience of NGOs and their local knowledge for project implementation. TYC also works collaboratively with NGOs on regional and global advocacy and research initiatives and aims to provide civil society partners with a platform to advocate for young people.