Between 2016 and 2021, only 1% of gender- and adolescent-targeted Official Development Assistance (ODA) from the top 10 bilateral donors was directed towards girl and youth-led organizations. The document emphasizes the importance of involving young people in the design and programming of initiatives to address their specific needs.

1. Gender and adolescent ODA: Key findings
Amount of gender- and adolescent-targeted ODA, 2016–2021 and SDG sector distribution
In 2021, only 1% of all gender-
and adolescent-targeted ODA
(from the top 10 bilateral
donors) went to girl and
youth-led organisations.
Amount of gender- and adolescent-targeted ODA flowing to girl-and youth-led organisations
‘Young people have specific needs. It’s
not for us to tell them what those are,
but to bring them into the process to
design and programme in the form that
works for them’. (Bilateral donor, KII)