Youth Act training for young people
Youth Act supports groups of young people working with adults who want to achieve social or political change in their school, youth club or community.
Offering evening and residential weekend training in the skills of problem solving, team building and cooperation, influencing decision makers, communication, fundraising and campaigning.
Youth Act aims to empower young people and adults working together to find solutions to problems in their local community and engage in active participation and action with local decision-makers to bring about a change locally.
Youth Act includes groups of young people concerned about a variety of community issues from gun crime to mobile phone theft, from ‘postcode warfare' to community cohesion.
"I feel that Youth Act has allowed us to express ourselves and have a say in society. People only see children but we are so much more, we can think for ourselves and make a difference"
Julie, Youth Act participant
"Such work is need now more than ever. Youth Act has had a marked effect on young people's confidence and motivation to participate. It has succeeded in enabling them to engage in social and political action in their local communities"
3 Consultancy, independent evaluation.
How Youth Act works
Groups of 3–20 young people aged 11–18 (with a supportive adult) come up with a project for tackling an issue that concerns them.
- Each group participates in a FREE residential weekend to kick-start their project.
- Each group also receives FREE evening training sessions in:
- Problem-solving
- teamwork
- planning
- cooperation
- running a campaign
- influencing decision makers
- making your voice heard
- using the media
- communication
- fundraising
- and more!
Youth Act training and campaigns are running throughout London. A national Train the Trainers programme is also available. Please contact the Youth Act team for more information 020 7566 5033 or email Ade Sofola.
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