Assistance and support should promote self-help and should leverage other efforts. The greatest impact will occur when communities and local organizations are empowered to implement local change. Collaboration, coordination and partnership are the best ways to conserve resources and create synergy. All communities have unique strengths and will adapt programs so that local needs are considered. Children and young people are valuable resources who can contribute to effective solutions.
People learn and grow differently.
Children and young people need to be partners in decision making and determine what programs and practices will be most beneficial to them.