This is the Freechild Youth Handbook, created for young people to create social change.
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Stories of Youth Changing the World
The following stories are about young people who decided there was a need in their community, and then took action to meet that need. Some projects were one-time, and some are on going. These stories can inspire, infuriate, and empower youth to change the world, and adults to be partners. Cleanin’ It Up and Changing Our […]
<< Chapter VI: Next Steps | Introduction to Youth Mainstreaming >> There are several resources available on Youth Mainstreaming. They include some of the following. “Mainstreaming of Youth” presentation by Kassoum Coulibaly for UNESCO. Formatted as a PDF document, this 2006 presentation shares the basics of Youth Mainstreaming from the perspective of UNESCO. “UNESCO – […]
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Next Steps for Youth Mainstreaming
<< Chapter V: Potential Activities | Chapter VII: Additional Resources >> Taking Action for Youth Mainstreaming is essential. The following suggestions, drawn from The Freechild Project experiences and research, can help leaders get started with this effective and cutting-edge strategy. 1. Engage youth in every aspect of the Youth Mainstreaming planning process. Youth must be directly, equitably […]
<< Chapter IV: Critical Elements | Chapter VI: Next Steps >> There are many activities that can be part of your organization or community’s Youth Mainstreaming strategy. They include the following activities. Youth Action Councils — Woven into the lifeblood of an organization or community, YACs can build commitment, action and outcomes into Youth Mainstreaming. Youth as […]