Youth organisations and groups have been a lifeline in crises but are under threat, says new report

Youth organisations and groups have been a lifeline in crises but are under threat, says new report

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Youth organizations and groups are both threatened and offer a critical alternative to addressing global crises and injustices of today.

That’s according to the latest State of Youth Civil Society Report: Youth Power in the Pandemic, which explores the challenges and triumphs of youth civil society today. 

The report brings fresh perspective to how young people are leading change across the globe, compiled and written by young leaders themselves who share their first hand experiences, challenges and the support needed to help youth civil society thrive.  

The global report, which was coordinated by youth organization Restless Development and the Development Alternative, spans more than 800 youth civil society organizations in 87 countries, including Fridays for Future, FRIDA, and the #EndSARS movement.

The report recommends what’s needed to ensure a thriving, vibrant youth civil society that means communities are best able to adapt and respond to the current global crises.

Key findings:

LINK to Embargoed Report including executive summary.

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