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 Being Y-AP Savvy: A Primer on Creating & Sustaining Youth-Adult Partnerships

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This manual provides practical guidance for creating and sustaining youth-adult partnerships (Y-AP). It outlines six essential questions to build organizational goals and strategies for Y-AP, offering tools for assessing organizational readiness, establishing goals, and managing cultural change. It emphasizes collaborative approaches and includes practical activities, case studies, and evaluation strategies.  Downloadable resource: Being Y-AP Savvy_A Primer on Creating & Sustaining Youth-Adult Partnerships Title: Being Y-AP Savvy_A Primer on Creating & Sustaining Youth-Adult Partnerships Resource author/publisher: Shepherd Zeldin and Jessica Collura, ACT for Youth Center of Excellence (Cornell University) Year of publication: 2010

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Youth-Adult Partnership Resource Kit

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This resource kit provides tools and inspiration for fostering youth-adult partnerships in organizations and communities. It includes strategies for inclusive environments, frameworks like the Ladder of Participation, self-assessment tools, and case studies. The kit is designed to encourage authentic youth engagement and professional development.  Downloadable resource: Youth-Adult Partnership Resource Kit Title: Youth-Adult Partnership Resource Kit Resource author/publisher: Mandy Elder, The Ford Family Foundation Year of publication: 2018

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 Youth-Adult Partnerships: A Training Manual

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This manual aims to strengthen and support individuals, groups, and organizations in their practice of youth-adult partnerships. It includes advanced training exercises, tools, and support materials to develop capacity and build effective partnerships between youth and adults. Various sections cover topics like training essentials, understanding youth-adult partnerships, developing visions, philanthropy, research, and resources.  Downloadable resource: Youth-adult partnerships_a training manual Title: Youth-adult partnerships_a training manual Resource author/publisher: Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, National Network for Youth, Youth Leadership Institute Year of publication: 2003

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Tips for Youth when Working with Adult Allies

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This document provides nine practical tips for youth on building successful partnerships with adults. It focuses on fostering open communication, setting realistic goals, and understanding the dynamics of youth-adult collaborations. It aims to empower youth to engage confidently with adult allies in creating programs or policies that impact them.  Downloadable resource: Resource author/publisher: Advocates for Youth; Revised by Crystal Jung Year of publication: 2022

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Tips for Adults when Working with Youth Leaders

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This guidance document offers practical tips for adults on effectively partnering with youth leaders. It emphasizes equitable youth-adult partnerships (YAP) and provides nine key strategies for fostering collaboration, communication, and mutual respect in initiatives concerning youth. It also highlights the importance of creating safe spaces and supporting youth development.  Downloadable resource: Tips for Adults when Working with Youth Leaders (1) Title: Tips for Adults when Working with Youth Leaders (1) Resource author/publisher: Advocates for Youth; Revised by Crystal Jung Year of publication: 2022

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Taking the Pulse of Partnerships: Youth-Adult Partnership Reflective Tool

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This reflective tool is designed to evaluate and strengthen youth-adult partnerships. It highlights essential attributes of effective partnerships, including communication, shared decision-making, and shared responsibility. The tool includes rubrics for self-assessment, questions for reflection, and goal-setting exercises. It aims to support schools and organizations in fostering equitable and trusting relationships between youth and adults.  Downloadable resource: Resource author/publisher: UP for Learning Year of publication: 2015

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The Evaluator’s Cookbook: Participatory Evaluation Exercises for Young People

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A creative and hands-on resource for participatory evaluation exercises with children and young people. This “cookbook” compiles various interactive activities designed to generate evaluation ideas, foster engagement, and creatively explore issues in participants’ lives. The resource is divided into sections (“Starters,” “Main Courses,” and “Puddings”) to guide users through the evaluation process. It is adaptable for diverse group sizes and age groups.  Downloadable resource: the_evaluators_cookbook_participatory_evaluation_exercises_for_young_people Title: the_evaluators_cookbook_participatory_evaluation_exercises_for_young_people Resource author/publisher: National Evaluation of the Children’s Fund (NECF); Edited by Angus McCabe and Katrice Horsley Year of publication: 2005

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Participatory Evaluation with Young People

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This workbook is a practical guide for participatory evaluation, particularly with young people in community contexts. It focuses on empowering youth through evaluation by involving them in program evaluation, community assessment, and policy analysis. The workbook includes tools, steps, and activities for participatory evaluation, emphasizing multiculturalism, shared decision-making, and youth-led processes. It draws upon real-world examples and aims to create community change through action.  Downloadable resource: Participatory Evaluation with Young People- Youth Participation Title: Participatory Evaluation with Young People- Youth Participation Resource author/publisher: Barry Checkoway & Katie Richards-Schuster; Program for Youth and Community, School of Social Work, University of Michigan Year of publication: Not explicitly mentioned (inferred from acknowledgments and references to events, likely early 2000s)

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Integrating Youth Leadership into Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Responses in Humanitarian Emergencies (Guidance Note)

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This guidance note provides a comprehensive roadmap for integrating youth leadership into MHPSS responses in humanitarian emergencies. It outlines benefits, challenges, six guiding principles for meaningful youth engagement, and nine strategies to promote youth leadership. The resource is designed to inspire and equip organizations with actionable recommendations to operationalize youth leadership.  Downloadable resource: outh Leadership in MHPSS Guidance Note 3rd (2) Title: outh Leadership in MHPSS Guidance Note 3rd (2) Link to the resource: https://mhpsscollaborative.org/resources/integrating-youth-leadership-in-mhpss-guidance-note/ Resource author/publisher: MHPSS Collaborative; Contributing authors: Eric Dagadu, Paul Klahre, Shruti Lal, and Victor Ugo (2024) Year of publication: 2024

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Integrating Youth Leadership into Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Responses in Humanitarian Emergencies (Report)

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This report highlights the role of youth leadership in mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) during humanitarian emergencies. It emphasizes the potential of young leaders to enhance the impact and sustainability of MHPSS responses. The document discusses opportunities, barriers, and strategies for integrating youth leadership, offering recommendations for practitioners, policymakers, and organizations.  Downloadable resource: Integrating-Youth-Leadership-in-MHPSS-Report Title: Integrating-Youth-Leadership-in-MHPSS-Report Link to the resource: https://mhpsscollaborative.org/resources/report-integrating-youth-leadership-into-mhpss-responses-in-humanitarian-settings/ Resource author/publisher: MHPSS Collaborative; Contributing authors: Eric Dagadu, Paul Klahre, and Shruti Lal (2024) Year of publication: 2024

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Engaged and Heard! Guidelines Guidelines on adolescent participation and civic engagement

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These guidelines have been developed to enhance systematic programming and advocacy to realize adolescents’ right to be heard in matters affecting them. The guidelines provide information on the ‘why’, ‘what’ and ‘how-to’ of participation and civic engagement, with a specific focus on adolescents These guidelines were developed by international child rights consultant Claire O’Kane, who worked in close collaboration with Jumana Haj-Ahmad and Fabio Friscia from the Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP) Section in UNICEF Headquarters. The guidelines build on an initial document, desk review and interviews undertaken by Cristina Bacalso, and they draw on the conceptual framework for measuring outcomes of adolescent participation developed by Gerison Lansdown. These guidelines were informed by consultations with 86 adolescents (48 female, 38 male) aged 10–19 years from Indonesia, Libya, Moldova and Ukraine, who took the time to share their views, feedback and suggestions on key strategies and approaches to support their participation. Sincere thanks to each of these adolescents. Link to the resource: https://www.unicef.org/youthledaction/documents/engaged-and-heard-guidelines

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Child and Youth Councils – Guidance to support meaningful participation

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This global guidance is a shortened and adapted version of UNICEF (2022) Effective, Representative, and Inclusive Child Participation at the Local Level: a Study on Child and Youth Councils in UNICEF National Committee Countries written by Gerison Lansdown and Vanessa Sedletzki. This shortened version has been adapted by Claire O’Kane in consultation with Fabio Friscia, Marcy Levy, Reetta Johanna Mikkola and Diana Vakarelska Link to the resource: https://www.unicef.org/youthledaction/documents/child-and-youth-councils

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Your guide on youth-led projects for change makers

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The European Union (EU) recognises the importance of youth participation and offers incredible support through programmes like Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps to empower you. These programmes can help you turn your passion for climate action (or any other important issue!) into a project that benefits your community and the world. Let’s explore three concrete funding programmes to help you make a difference. Downloadable resource: Youth Led Projects for change-makers_by eurodesk Title: Youth Led Projects for change-makers_by eurodesk

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