Globallove Youth Trust (Wales, UK) & Center for Intercultural Dialogue (MK) – Youth in Action Programme: Action 3.1
Youth Participation & Homeless Young People A Facilitation Handbook Derrie LaCumbra (Ireland & UK), Judith Jansen (Netherlands), Welmoed Douma (Netherlands), Milan Serafimovski (Macedonia) & Francesco Raimondi (Italy)
Homeless Young People Who are homeless people? Substance users, people in poverty, no stable housing, lack of social skills, limited education, mental health problems, care leavers, people with criminal records, people at risk of sexual exploitation or trafficking, and running away from violence. -
People who may have one or more of these issues.
1. Obstacles that can affect youth participation
Social groups Family Issues Lack of formal education Lack of employment skills Financial needs Behavioral issues Social skills Cultural and Language issues Emotional and Physical Health issues Trust
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2. Conditions that encourage Youth Participation
Safe environments Communication Skills Being consistent Building Trust with individuals and groups Finding out interests of individuals and groups Self-Knowledge Remove resource barriers like costs, travel expenses, fees and materials Build relationships with community stakeholders Build resources and networks Make sure that Staff/Volunteers are representative of the group mix e.g. gender, ethnicity, etc... Focus on positive results during the process Share experience and create understanding Positive Role models
3. Solutions for overcoming obstacles and challenges to participation
Optional shelters Approachability Team building – group activities Building self confidence Giving perspectives Ask them!
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4. Tools/Tips
Use participation models to develop and evaluate your project e.g. Roger Harts Ladder of Participation Triangle of Participation Use activities that use different skills and ability like Creative arts Life skills Incentive schemes using vouchers or coupons Influence in decision making processes
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5. Links to examples for Participation projects
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH_UyB6XP3Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mf5tMyxGAE www.takebackthetech.net/connect/en-si-jeunesse-savait-if-youth-knew-drc www.theYPfoundation.org http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/er_eval_how_to_involve_young_people_in_y our_project.pdf
Authors: Derrie LaCumbra (Ireland & UK), Judith Jansen (Netherlands), Welmoed Douma (Netherlands), Milan Serafimovski (Macedonia) & Francesco Raimondi (Italy)
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“ACTive YOUth!!!” 16 -23 of June 2013 Mavrovo, Macedonia Youth in action Programme: Action 3.1 Seminar