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A brief introduction to youth-led development
Jack McQuibban, Restless Development
Restless Development
Agency for youth-led international development -10 country hubs across Africa, Asia, the UK & US
“If we unleash the power of young people to change our world, every generation will benefit.”
Largest ever generation of young people - the ‘Peak Youth’ era, with almost 9 out of 10 living in developing countries
4 Goal areas in new global strategy- Voice, Living, Sexual Rights and Leadership.
Harnessing the agency of young people to lead responses to humanitarian crises
Leading the Ebola fightback in Sierra Leone
Earthquake response in Nepal
Worked in Nepal for 14 years previously
Immediate response in reaching cut-off areas
Creation of safe spaces for children
Community learning centres in 8 of 14 affected districts
500 centres reaching over 210,000 people
Youth-led monitoring & accountability of government response efforts
Why young people?
Networks & connections that empower communities
Proven to improve effectiveness of humanitarian efforts
Youth-led monitoring & accountability in aftermath
No longer just beneficiaries but equal partners in delivery
Youth, Peace & Security UNSC Res. 2250