Invest time and effort at the start of a project to gain the trust of young people. Young people are much more trusting of information coming from other young people. Young people thrive when they are shown respect. Young people need an environment in which they feel safe before they will discuss their issues and seek accurate information. Maintaining or building trust between youth and their communities is critical to a project's success.
Young people have a lot to contribute to community action.
They bring a sense of fun, high energy levels, and a desire to help others that can be inspiring and energizing. They have a lot to say, a lot to offer and a deep need to be taken seriously. My way is to open doors for them and push them through. Provide them with opportunities to speak their mind. Working with Youth 1.