THE VISION
A suburb where young people are vibrant and optimistic through being supported and encouraged.
Youth Development is moving BEYOND …
- Focusing …on ‘at risk’ negative labels, problems…
- Blaming …teachers, parents, TV…
- Reacting …in an ad hoc manner to youth issues
- Fixing … single youth problems in isolation
Youth Development is moving TOWARDS…
- Understanding…young people as partners in their development
- Encouraging …adults to be supportive mentors
- Planning … being intentional, having a plan and setting high goals.
- Achieving … an inclusive economy/society – where young people are innovative and energetic participants
(From Waimakariri Youth Development Strategy )
And based on the MSD Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa. This is a summary of the strategy including the vision, principles of youth development, aims, goals, diversity of young people and using the strategy.