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The Transformative Power of Youth Grants: Sparks and Ripples of Change Affecting Marginalised Youth and their Communities
Author(s) -
BlanchetCohen Natasha,
Cook Philip
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
children and society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1099-0860
pISSN - 0951-0605
DOI - 10.1111/j.1099-0860.2012.00473.x
Subject(s) - youth empowerment , transformative learning , positive youth development , youth participation , transformational leadership , empowerment , accountability , leverage (statistics) , youth studies , perception , power (physics) , youth engagement , political science , sociology , public relations , economic growth , psychology , gender studies , pedagogy , developmental psychology , physics , quantum mechanics , machine learning , neuroscience , computer science , law , economics
This study, based on research into a youth empowerment initiative in C anada, examines the transformational power of youth grants for marginalised youth and their communities. The positive changes on individual youth included increased confidence and skills, as well as strengthened social interactions between youth, and involved adults and organisations. To leverage grant impact, we identify the critical role of creating accountability at multiple levels, promoting sharing among grantees, and fostering allies and system thinkers. The evaluation points to the potential of grants for changing community's perception that youth are incapable of fostering community youth development.