We're thrilled to share the guiding principles for youth-led social action, an exciting piece of work developed by young people across the country. The principles offer a framework for harnessing and amplifying young people's power and voices. They are a product of the diverse insights of the young people involved, all working in change-leading roles locally and nationally.
The principles are designed for any organization that seeks to channel young people's energy into impactful action and to inspire young people who wish to take on a leadership role in change-making spaces. The principles aim to transform spaces so that they are:
- Rooted in a culture of genuine youth leadership
- Inclusive to young people from all walks of life, especially those who are often excluded from social action spaces
- Impactful, contributing to real change in the world
Discover the Guiding Principles
Listen to the podcast
Hear firsthand from some of the young people involved in creating the guiding principles in our latest podcast episode.
Rewatch our launch event
We were delighted to have some of the young people who participated in developing the principles host our launch event. Rewatch our launch webinar if you'd like to learn:
- How the principles were developed
- What the principles are
- Why the principles are important
- What practical steps you can take to embed them
- How to overcome common challenges
You can also join the conversation over on our dedicated Forum thread to share your thoughts and insights on making youth social action spaces more youth-led, inclusive and impactful.
