Youth empowerment is the process of involving the youth and the young population in the decision-making of a community. As the realization that the youth has a voice that a community should listen to; it also presents an avenue through which they can make their voices heard and recognize the power that they have.
Youth empowerment is characterized by efforts that help them be involved, whether in their education, community programs, or support services. We can also show youth empowerment by enhancing and strengthening their capabilities and role in the youth sector. There is this innate power within them that is capable of making this world a much better place, and through youth empowerment, we recognize this power and strengthen it more. We ignite the flame of their power towards the development of our society through youth empowerment.
WHY IS YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IMPORTANT?
Empowering the youth is important because we need to give them the push they need to take control of their future. We need to equip them with the right tools to make better decisions for their future. Another reason is that this will help them cultivate their skills and discover their potential which will be beneficial to their personal and professional development. If they were able to unleash their best qualities, they have better chances of a better future.
Be it in the form of better judgment and wisdom when it comes to making decisions for their personal lives or by having a stellar career that not only helps them financially but also allows them to be an asset to the economy; youth empowerment also helps them better understand their roles and duties to the society. Through this, long-term effects of youth empowerment may lead to better perception of the youth sector towards education, poverty alleviation, even crime reduction and decrease in juvenile delinquency.