Youth Empowerment and Inclusion
Supporting young people to build skills, lead initiatives and participate meaningfully in their communities.
Explore this programme ↓Working with communities to create meaningful change
Care for the Needy recognises young people as important contributors to community well-being and development. Our youth-focused work promotes life skills, leadership, capacity building, diversity, inclusion and meaningful participation, with attention to young people who face barriers to opportunity.
What this programme seeks to achieve
Our work is guided by the following objectives and responds to community needs and priorities.
Develop life skills
Help young people strengthen practical skills, confidence and knowledge for everyday life.
Encourage youth leadership
Create opportunities for young people to develop leadership and take constructive initiative.
Promote participation
Support meaningful youth involvement in community discussions and locally led activities.
Advance inclusion
Promote respect, diversity and equal opportunities for young people from different backgrounds.
Strengthen community contribution
Encourage young people to apply their skills and creativity to address local challenges.
Key areas of activity
Activities are adapted to local context, available resources and the priorities identified with communities.
Life skills development
Facilitate learning activities that strengthen communication, teamwork, problem-solving and decision-making.
Leadership development
Provide opportunities for young people to practise leadership, collaboration and responsible action.
Youth participation
Support youth-led discussions, community engagement and constructive participation.
Inclusion and diversity
Promote awareness, mutual respect and participation by young people who experience exclusion.
Peer learning and mentoring
Encourage knowledge exchange, positive peer relationships and learning opportunities.
Youth-led, inclusive and participatory
We aim to create safe and accessible opportunities for young people to express their views, develop their abilities and contribute to decisions that affect their communities. Activities should consider barriers related to gender, disability, displacement, location and socio-economic circumstances, and promote meaningful participation rather than token representation.
Programme in action
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