Advocacy

The Advancement of Advocacy by the strengthening of young voices. Youth across the Caribbean region and in particular Barbados tend to be told to be quiet, to be seen and not heard while in the company of adults. It has led to many young people being unable to express themselves effectively this has impacted the beliefs of many young adults who now carry the view that contributions and nonimportant and it is best to not share their views with anyone in person. While the youth have turned to social media to create spaces to be heard and engage with like-minded peers on a vast array of topics important to them however the level of influence needed on the officials to get action taken on issues impacting them is not always there in the digital realm. Training young advocates in areas such as Negotiations, Mobilization of resources and Project coordination can aid in boosting confidence in their abilities to activate movements campaign for cause in areas they desire to see change. Youth Driving Change will be a program that equips youth with the skills to execute transformative advocacy to impact meaningfuly.