The HCDExchange conducted two concurrent Learning Circles to investigate the use of human-centered design (HCD) as an enabler of meaningful youth engagement and partnership (MYEP) in the context of adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health (AYSRH) projects.

Both circles followed the same facilitation guide, thereby posing the same questions to participants — the key difference was that one circle was made up of and facilitated by young practitioners (18 to 30 years of age), and the other was made up of and facilitated by older practitioners (above 30 years of age) working as leaders on youth-focused programs. The intention for these learning circles was to curate learning and compare the experiences and perspectives from both demographics.