Www.youthengagement.ca/sites/default/files/OPHAYouthEngagementToolkit-April2011.pdf. Fund Development. Annual Events / Programs. Research - Youth. Ontario Government Links - Youth. Youth Organizations. The Freechild Project: Connecting Young People and Social Change. Splash - Participaction. What is Youth Engagement? | Youth Engagement Pilot Project. Youth engagement is a community empowerment approach. Youth engagement is about young people being actively involved in addressing issues that affect them personally and/or that they believe are important (Pereira, 2007). Youth engagement means amplifying young people’s voices and leadership, creating safe spaces where they can discuss issues that affect their lives, and taking action. A multisectoral view The potential of young people to make valuable contributions on social issues is catching on across Ontario. The Ministry of Education encourages students to take an active role in the classroom and education system, including funding student-led projects to make the education system better.
Refer to the OPHA Youth Engagement Toolkit – Section 1 for more information on: Understanding Youth Engagement Understanding Middle School Aged Youth Understanding the Benefits of Youth Engagement for Health Promotion Public Health’s Role in Youth Engagement Putting Youth Engagement into Practice. Change The World - Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge.