I talk a lot about youth-led development and I have been asked many times what it actually entails.
The dictionary tells us that development is the process of being developed; or using other words, it is progress from one state to a different, better and improved state. Thus youth-led development focuses on improving the situation underprivileged youth might find themselves in. Another important aspect is that youth-led development is primarily driven by young people and sees them as an asset and key component in achieving positive change.
I have attached a video with Deborah from Voluntary Services Overseas talking a little bit about youth-led development.
A good example of an youth-led development organisation is UYDO, check it out at: www.uydo.org
