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Lasting community change starts when youth and families are at the forefront, developing solutions and making decisions. How can you engage your community in the work effectively and authentically? Join this mini course to learn foundational skills and get insights from the strategies that are making an impact in communities across the country. Register now: https://hubs.li/Q02vshZH0

There is a need to empower today's youth to take on roles as catalysts for meaningful change. This leads us to explore the various initiatives and strategies designed to harness the potential of young individuals, moulding them into effective agents of positive transformation. Through innovative educational approaches and impactful community engagement projects, young people can contribute to creating a brighter and more promising future. In this article, Surabhi Malhotra (She/Her) and Ishita Bagchi from YLAC discuss how the youth can be empowered to become agents of change and the various gaps that need to be addressed. This is essential to ensure that young people gain access to diverse platforms, spaces, and opportunities, enabling them to become more active and responsible citizens. You can read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/dC3NdQsA

As torchbearers of innovation, compassion, and resilience, young people have the potential to drive societal progress! Excited to share my recent article where Ishita Bagchi and I write about empowering young individuals to become agents of change! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dC3NdQsA

What have you learned about community engagement in your research work? ✏️ You must realise that the community is powerful and work around the power dynamics to ensure you don't elicit a power over influence. Instead, work with and not just for the community.

In this video, we talk with Tom Spyt about the importance of community.

💡 Resolution & Inclusion 💡 Education and Networking are good, but they are not enough. They are the surface. Resolution = Solving Problems Inclusion = Community/Belonging These two provide depth and meaning. That's what ultimately gives your association value.

Check out my review of #BeyondGrievance' by @rakibehsan. The book offers insights into social cohesion and race relations in the UK, providing thoughtful perspectives on improving community unity. #BeyondGrievance #SocialCohesion #BookReview

What recent challenge have you faced that you can share with the community? Let us know in the comments section below!

The three C’s of effective community engagement, by Kate Hough, PhD: Compassionate – if people are willing to be open and share their stories with you, respond in a compassionate way and listen carefully. Committed – trust takes time to build, you have to put in the time. Creative – creative in your approach, creative with your time and creative with your expectations.

When your community group is planning to develop facilities for young people, it is vital to consult with them first. This image is a summary of recommendations from last year's Rural Youth Assembly - it would be a great way to start conversations with young people in your area! You can read the full Assembly report here: https://ow.ly/VJzC50Qtrmg