Category: Online Books
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Youth MUST Change the World!
This is the Freechild Institute Youth page, created for young people to change the world in positive, powerful ways.
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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. 1. Cleanin’ It Up and Changing […]
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Additional Resources for Youth Mainstreaming
<< 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 […]
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Potential Youth Mainstreaming Activities
<< 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 […]
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Critical Elements of Youth Mainstreaming
<< Chapter III: Choosing the Right Approach to Youth Mainstreaming | Chapter V: Potential Youth Mainstreaming Activities >> The critical elements of youth mainstreaming don’t vary according to the time, place and people involved. Following are some of the most critical things The Freechild Project has learned from their experience and research. Youth Mainstreaming Should… Always support the organizational […]
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Choosing the Right Approach to Youth Mainstreaming
<< Chapter II: Understanding the Strategy of Youth Mainstreaming | Chapter IV: Critical Elements of Youth Mainstreaming >> Before you get started, there are several things to know about Youth Mainstreaming. You don’t have to start by doing many things at once; you can choose a simple pathway leading to complex transformation. Following are some approaches to Youth […]
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Understanding the Strategy of Youth Mainstreaming
<< Chapter I: What is Youth Mainstreaming? | Chapter III: Choosing the Right Approach to Youth Mainstreaming >> Youth Mainstreaming is a comprehensive strategy for integrating youth throughout the operations of an organization or community. Because of the complexity of organizations and communities, it can be essential to spell out exactly what Youth Mainstreaming is and […]
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What Is Youth Mainstreaming?
<< Intro to The Freechild Project Youth Mainstreaming Guide | Chapter II: Understanding the Strategy >> SUMMARY: Youth Mainstreaming is a strategy for integrating youth into every aspect of your organization or community, including the individual perspectives, shared cultures, and throughout the systems and structures affecting young people everyday. Youth Mainstreaming is a strategy that engages youth as […]
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Youth Mainstreaming Guide
Chapter I: What is Youth Mainstreaming? >> Does your organization have a youth voice program? Has it created a youth action council, or have a place for youth on the board of directors? Are you wrestling, because for some reason, it still doesn’t feel right? Maybe you’ve just heard of the concept of Youth Mainstreaming and want to learn more. This […]
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