Keepin' It Real

A guide to developing youth participation in policy development, services, and programmes. This is revised edition of the 2003 Keepin' it Real. More

Evaluation of Project K

This report presents the findings of the outcome evaluation of Project K carried out by the Centre for Social Research and Evaluation (CSRE), Ministry of Social Development (MSD), over the period September 2004 through June 2007. The evaluation was conducted in partnership with the Foundation for Youth Development (FYD). More

Youth work today: a review of the issues and challenges (2006)

Youth work today: a review of the issues and challenges (2006) More

Making it happen... Strengthening youth development in schools (2005)

This resource (published 2005) aims at helping boards of trustees, principals and teachers apply the youth development approach within schools more effectively. Its development was the result of extensive consultation with a wide range of schools and educational organisations. More

Young Males: Strengths-based and male-focused approaches (2004)

This literature review (a review of the research and best evidence, 2004) is intended to be useful to anyone thinking about developing programmes for young men. More

Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa flyer (2004)

An A4 (2 side) summary of the YDSA vision, principles, aims and goals is available as a flyer. More

Youth Participation Case Studies: Youth Development (2003)

A collection of six case studies highlighting the benefits of youth participation to organisations across sectors (published 2003). More

Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa (2002)

This is about how government and society can support young women and men aged 12 to 24 years inclusive to develop the skills and attitudes they need to take part positively in society, now and in the future. More

E Tipu E Rea (2002)

E Tipu E Rea: A Framework for Taiohi Mâori Youth Development is a youth development activity kit produced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs in 2002. More

Building Strength: Youth Development Literature Review (2002)

A review of research on how to achieve good outcomes for young people in their families, peer groups, schools, careers and communities (published in June 2002 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs). More

Aotearoa Youth Voices toolkit

The Aotearoa Youth Voices (AYV) toolkit is a practical guide filled with tools and ideas on how young people can participate in decision-making. More