The Youth Council is an innovative mechanism for civic participation within the Municipalities in Mexico. This initiative provides young people with a platform to gather in community centers, engage in debates, and collaborate on the formulation and evaluation of government actions and public policies in their borough.

 

Our Journey

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In 2019, we invited young people from diverse communities to join the Youth Council. This call attracted 12 committed individuals who began proposing, evaluating, and dialoguing with the borough government to enhance their communities.

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Achievements and Projects

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Community Green Spaces: One of the Council's initial projects was the creation and maintenance of green spaces in urban areas. This initiative not only improved the local environment but also provided safe recreational areas for the community.

 

Youth Entrepreneur Support Program: Addressing the need for economic opportunities, the Council developed a support program for young entrepreneurs, offering training workshops and microloans to help them start their own businesses.

 

Mental Health Campaigns: Recognizing the importance of mental health, the Youth Council organized awareness campaigns and psychological support workshops, helping to reduce stigma and provide valuable resources.

 

Project Objectives

• Foster Youth Participation: We aim to actively involve young people in dialogue and decision-making on public policies.

• Peacebuilding: Create spaces for discussion and consensus that promote peace and coexistence.

• Transparency and Accountability: Enhance youth oversight of government actions to ensure transparency and accountability.

 

How It Works

• Community Centers: We establish and equip community centers in each borough where young people can meet and engage in debates.

• Call for Participants and Training: We hold open calls to select Youth Council members, followed by training in governance and public policy.

• Debate Sessions: We organize regular sessions where young people can express their opinions and proposals on public policies in their borough.

• Evaluation and Follow-Up: We implement follow-up and evaluation mechanisms to measure the impact of the Youth Council's proposals.

 

Impact

• Youth Empowerment: Increase young people’s sense of belonging and responsibility towards their community.

• Improvement in Public Policies: Ensure that public policies better reflect the needs and aspirations of youth.

• Promotion of Peace: Foster a culture of dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution.

 

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Join Us

The implementation of the Youth Council in the boroughs is a significant step towards including young people in the peacebuilding process and local governance. This replicable and scalable model can become a key tool for strengthening citizen participation and social cohesion in our city.