Youth empowerment
We share power with young people to ensure their voices are heard
OUR YOUTH
ADVISORY BOARD
Mission 44’s Youth Empowerment Strategy was co-created with our Youth Advisory Board.
By allowing young people’s lived experiences to inform our decision making, we model the world we wish to see and open up solutions that work for a new generation.
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We create the conditions for young people to exert influence and authority
ASSET-LED
We acknowledge every individual’s unique ability to contribute to solutions
ADEQUATELY RESOURCED
We invest in our colleagues and our work at a level that matches our ambition
RELATIONAL
We dedicate time to building trust, understanding and open communication
ACCESSIBLE
We ensure all of our communication is accessible and jargon-free
INCLUSIVE
We work fairly and equally, making space for those less heard
CREATIVE
We invite young people to express themselves in a way that speaks to them
ACCOUNTABLE
We always provide feedback to young people on actions resulting from their influence
WILLING TO LEARN
We invest in the evaluation and learning needed to do this work well
‘Young people are the future, so they should be empowered to actively shape it. Everything we do at Mission 44 is done in collaboration with young people – they’re not just a sounding board but an inspiration. Everything we do at Mission 44 is done in collaboration with young people – they’re not just a sounding board but an inspiration.’
SIR Lewis Hamilton
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