Given the opportunity, youth have a pivotal role in global development and their communities. Their engagement is not just beneficial but essential. Countries are losing a crucial resource by not involving youth in all development processes. Their unique perspectives and experiences contribute significantly, making no development goal sustainable without their involvement.
“We are the pencil that writes happiness connects the hearts and minds of young people and youths to be the change around the world. We also act as a good eraser that removes their sadness, inspires, and builds trust through social innovation that promotes partnership development effectiveness.”
PEP Africa is a 501(c)3 public charity and an UN-ECOSOC accredited organization that promotes positive youth development. We engage and empower young people in and out of the school setting creatively and productively. We foster positive youth relationships and providing them opportunities and the rights they need to develop on their leadership strengths.
“Young people have a fundamental right to determine how power and resources are used in their societies. By not including them in decision -making processes, either in the public or private sector, countries lose a crucial resource base. Young people can contribute a great deal through their perspectives and experiences; no governance structure can be enormously successful without them.”