Youth participation

Youth participation means young people have a say in making decisions about things that affect them, like school or community activities. It's like when you get to choose what game you want to play with your friends or what toy you want to buy with your allowance.

But youth participation isn't just about having a choice, it's also about being involved in the process of making the choice. It's like when your parents ask for your opinion on what to have for dinner or when your teacher asks you to share your ideas for a class project.

When adults listen to young people and give them a chance to have a say, it helps them feel valued and respected. It also helps adults make better decisions because they can learn from the experiences and perspectives of young people.

So, youth participation is all about giving young people a voice and letting them play an important role in shaping their own lives and communities.