Youth as active agents of change

YOUTH have a significant role to play in transforming society. However, the current approaches to raising youth often treat them as receptacles of information rather than active members of society. We see young people as anxious to have partners in helping to plan the world they will inherit.

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We observe last week the International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination, regarding the role that our youth can play to eliminate racism, the Bahá’í International Community states: “The unique role of youth in efforts to combat racism must be particularly emphasised. Their innate ability to be active agents of change and lead themselves should be fully nurtured and sustained. Youth engagement in this context is boundless, but we mention here if no effort should be spared to involve diverse youth voices in spaces where significant decisions are made.” “Youth must lead the forefront of initiatives to foster new relationships among diverse populations at the grassroots level. When adequately supported, youth have a remarkable capacity to bring people together, promoting and championing activities that enhance the well-being of entire communities”.