A youth-led development is an initiative that is largely devised and implemented by young people.
Definition of youth
Most organizations use the UN's definition of youth which is a person between the ages of 15 and 24, but some organizations expand that definition to 30.
Youth-led Organization
A youth-led organization focuses on youth-led development, promotes youth participation and often has a permanent staff largely made up of young people.
Examples of youth-led development
Some examples of organizations that focus on youth-led development are: UYDO (United Youth Development Organization), U8 Global Student Partnership for Development, Engineers Without Borders, Peace Child International and Restless Development.
References
- "What is Youth-led Development". Retrieved 2011-12-21.
- "UNESCO:Acting with and for Youth". Retrieved 2011-12-21.
External links
- UYDO official homepage
- U8 official homepage
- EWB official homepage
- Restless Development official homepage