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theory of
change
A
youth
development
Individuals increase their awareness about issues
of public concern, and begin to show interest
in staying informed on an issue or issues.
D
societal
values
Individuals who self-identify as informed
and skilled begin to connect their efforts to
affect policy, build movements and support
existing projects and organizations.
We believe change occurs when individuals have
the opportunity, ability and motivation to engage
meaningfully. Our own theory of change includes
four phases in a cyclical path. Through collective
action, young people possess the capacity to
direct change. Awareness about key issues
and the capacity to identify an issue as
problematic are critical components that
serve to distinguish those who lead by
initiating projects from those who follow
by participating or learning about them.
Support that builds consensus around
outcomes creates alignments among
a collective of young people, fostering
connections that lead to mobilization
and action. Outcomes from this
mobilization can affect change at both
the project and systemic levels, i.e. for
individuals at the local level and systems
at the institutional level. It is through this
process that TakingITGlobal, as a practitioner
organization, fosters the development of leadership
behaviours among young people globally.
