IMPACT+ Brief

Today there are over 1.2 billion adolescents worldwide; approximately 90% of them live in developing countries where they make up a large proportion of the population. They face challenging environments, risks of violence and mental health issues, and internal and external pressures due to conflict, climate, and displacement.

Adolescence is also a period of growth, opportunity, and engagement. IMPACT+ is World Vision’s evidence-based model that fosters the skills, behaviours, and attitudes necessary for participation in social, civic, and economic life. World Vision has been building evidence of the impact and effectiveness of IMPACT+ since 2014, and it has become our flagship approach for adolescent well-being, building life skills, developmental assets, active citizenship, and peaceful relationships.