The Organization
About the Trinidad and Tobago Youth Ambassadors
Established on 12 August 2014, the Trinidad and Tobago Youth Ambassadors (TTYA) is an independent, non-partisan, incorporated non-profit organisation dedicated to strengthening youth representation, leadership and participation in national development. TTYA brings together young people from across Trinidad and Tobago to engage with decision-makers, advocate on issues affecting their lives, serve their communities and contribute to national, regional and international dialogue. Through national and district structures, it advances youth development through leadership programmes, policy advocacy, diplomacy, volunteerism, community initiatives and strategic partnerships, including the National Children & Youth Assembly and National Girls Assembly. Governed by a Board of Directors and led by a National President and National Executive, TTYA provides the institutional leadership behind NYAPTTO, its flagship youth development initiative.
The organization and the programme
Trinidad and Tobago Youth Ambassadors (TTYA)
The responsible entity. TTYA is led by a National President, a national executive and a Board of Directors, and reaches communities through districts led by District Executives, supported by the organisation’s youth development personnel. It runs programmes and initiatives for young people, including NYAPTTO and the National Children & Youth Assembly.
National Youth Ambassadors Programme (NYAPTTO)
Established in 2014, NYAPTTO is TTYA’s flagship youth development programme. Through a structured two-year experience, selected participants develop through personal growth, learning, service and representation. Six interconnected components span life skills development, diplomacy, civic leadership and national service, community impact, experiential learning and professional preparation. The Programme Team coordinates delivery, participant development, assessment and ongoing engagement.
What TTYA focuses on
- Amplifying youth voice in national, regional and international spaces
- Building leadership capacity and civic responsibility
- Promoting youth service, volunteerism and philanthropy
- Advancing youth-responsive development priorities
- Supporting youth health, wellbeing and healthy lifestyles
- Contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
Our People