Youth development

The Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa was launched in 2002 as a long-term direction for supporting and developing young people. Since then the Ministry of Youth Development has produced a range of related resources.


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


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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


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Keepin' It Real - YDSA participation guide (2003)

This is a "how-to" guide to youth participation, particularly how to include young people in decision-making (published May 2003). 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


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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


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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


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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
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