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Building young people's public lives: one foundation's strategy
1Surdna Foundation, New York City, USA.
New Directions for Youth Development
|March 13, 2003
Summary
Foundations are increasingly supporting youth-led policy change. This chapter outlines strategies for empowering teenagers and young adults in direct community action and self-improvement.
Area of Science:
- Community Psychology
- Public Policy
- Youth Development
Background:
- Growing recognition of youth as agents of change in policy.
- Foundations exploring new avenues for impactful community investment.
- Need for effective strategies to support youth-led initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a foundation's perspective on supporting youth-led policy change.
- To outline programmatic strategies for empowering young people.
- To highlight the potential of youth-driven community improvement.
Main Methods:
- Review of a foundation's programmatic approach.
- Analysis of strategies for supporting youth-led action.
- Exploration of background questions guiding foundation support.
Main Results:
- Identification of key programmatic strategies for youth engagement.
- Understanding the unique needs and potential of young change-makers.
- Demonstration of successful foundation support models.
Conclusions:
- Foundations can effectively empower youth for policy-focused community change.
- Strategic programmatic support is crucial for maximizing youth impact.
- Investing in youth-led initiatives yields significant community benefits.