Policy Statement
Partner States shall promote and support youth civic engagement, volunteerism, and community service as pathways to active citizenship and peacebuilding.
Rationale
Civic engagement builds social cohesion, develops leadership skills, and creates pathways for youth to contribute positively to their communities and nations.
Key Gaps
- 1Limited national youth volunteer programs
- 2Weak recognition and certification of volunteer work
- 3Inadequate funding for youth civic initiatives
- 4Lack of coordination between youth civic organizations
Baseline Status
- 1Only 3 Partner States have national youth volunteer programs
- 2Youth civic participation rates below regional average
- 3Limited cross-border youth exchange programs
- 4Volunteer work not recognized in employment systems