Support Youth Led Initiatives in Disaster Zones

Summary

This project aims to support youth groups and youth led initiatives in disaster zones worldwide.

What is the issue, problem, or challenge?

In post-disaster communities,recovery means much more than simply rebuilding damaged structures. It means regaining a sense of control, hope, and community. In the rush to help survivors, sometimes the voices of those affected can be lost in the shuffle. Survivors become simply recipients, rather than participants, in disaster recovery, and feelings of helplessness result. But when we involve survivors, especially youths, in recovery, small investments can yield long-term results.

How will this project solve this problem?

This programme aims to support a variety of youth-led initiatives in disaster zones worldwide. Examples include football leagues in Haiti, youth-led trash collection in Haiti, and community clean ups.

Potential Long Term Impact

By supporting youths and encouraging them to develop their own solutions to the problems they face, they gain valuable experience and confidence that will serve them well in years to come.

Project Message

We're trying to have something positive for the kids. There's so much negative around us - life is hard here. But this, this will be something positive. A way to empower our kids.
- Jhonson, Leader of Port au Prince Youth Group

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: $888
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $3,111
Total Funding Goal: $4,000

Resources

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