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Youth empowerment is a process where children and young people are encouraged to take charge of their lives. They do this by addressing their situation and then take action in order to improve their access to resources and transform their consciousness through their beliefs, values, and attitudes. Youth empowerment aims to improve quality of life. Youth empowerment is different than youth development because development is centered on developing individuals, while empowerment is focused on creating greater community change relies on the development of individual capacity. Youth empowerment programs are aimed at creating healthier and higher qualities of life for underprivileged or at-risk youth.〔 The five competencies of a healthy youth are: (1) positive sense of self, (2) self- control, (3) decision-making skills, (4) a moral system of belief, and (5) pro-social connectedness. Developmental interventions and programs have to be anchored on these competencies that define positive outcomes of healthy youth.〔 These programs can be through non-profit organizations, government organizations, schools or private organizations. Empowerment movements, including youth empowerment, originate, gain momentum, become viable, and become institutionalized.〔 Youth empowerment is often addressed as a gateway to intergenerational equity, civic engagement and democracy building. Activities may focus on youth-led media, youth rights, youth councils, youth activism, youth involvement in community decision-making,〔Sazama, J. & Young, K. (2006) ''15 Points to Successfully Involving Youth in Decision-Making,'' Boston: Youth On Board.〕 and other methods. There are a variety of youth empowerment initiatives underway around the world. One form of empowering youth can be seen in the use of Positive Youth Development principles. == Elements of empowerment == 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「youth empowerment」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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