This section of the guide explores the rationale for working with and for youth

“Young people want to build stable democracies, sustainable economies and societies based on equity.” Inter American Development Bank, 2009

“They are both tomorrow’s leaders, parents, professionals and workers and today’s assets. Properly supported and given the right opportunities, girls and boys, young women and young men can play a significant part in lifting themselves, their families and communities out of poverty. Too often, however, youth are considered only or mainly as a problem to be contained; a threat to peace and security.” DFID/Maguire, 2007