Strong community and social structures are important to ensuring positive youth development. It has been found in Jamaica and elsewhere that “…the relationship between poverty and violence is mediated… through social institutions, ranging from the family through local organizations such as sports clubs and dance halls to formal institutions such as a church, schools, and the police.”
The objectives and goals of the Youth of the World Foundation may vary depending on its specific mission and focus at any time. However, some common objectives and goals for our youth foundation could include:
Empowering young people: The foundation may aim to empower young people by providing them with resources, education, and opportunities to help them reach their full potential.
Supporting youth development: The foundation may aim to support youth development by funding programs that promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development among young people.
Promoting education: The foundation may aim to promote education by supporting initiatives that increase access to quality education and by providing scholarships or grants to students in need.
Fostering leadership skills: The foundation may aim to foster leadership skills among young people by providing them with opportunities to lead and engage in community service projects.
Addressing youth issues: The foundation may aim to address specific youth issues, such as mental health, substance abuse, homelessness, or poverty, by funding programs or research that address these issues.
Building community: The foundation may aim to build a sense of community among young people by promoting inclusivity, diversity, and collaboration.
Advocating for youth: The foundation may aim to advocate for the youth by raising awareness about the issues that affect them and by working with youth educators, Education ministers, and policymakers to create positive change.