Youth Participation & Youth in Poverty

Youth Participation Among the Poor

An Aziz, Roman, Bob, Kevin, Suhaib, Andy

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Obstacles for Participation• What are some of the obstacles in which poor youth

encounter when they desire to participate within youth activities? – Basic Human Needs (Safe Shelter, Food)– Transportation– Financial Difficulties– Lack of Education– Cultural Difference/Friction– Criminal Behavior– Unstable House Holds– Access to Communications– Substance Abuse

Access to Healthy Food

Safe Shelter

Transportation

Transportation

Financial Difficulties

Financial Difficulties

Lack of Education

Cultural Differences

Cultural Differences

Criminal Behavior

Unstable Households

Access toCommunication

Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse

Encouraging Participation

• What are some methods/tactics that can encourage participation among the youth?– Trustful Leadership– Desire to have a ‘Voice’– Positive Reinforcement– Financial Support– Safe Space for Leisure– Motivation for Change

Trustful Leadership

Trustful Leadership

Opportunity for a ‘Voice’

Positive Reinforcement

Safe Space for Leisure

Motivated for Change?

Motivated for Change!

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