Research and reflections
Reports
Call for evidence launches to inform policy for youth engagement
Our Civic Journey programme announces a call for evidence to help shape policy recommendations to support young people to develop as active and empowered citizens.
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The Civic Journey: introducing the idea
Professor Matt Flinders introduce the concepts that underpin the Civic Journey programme, supported by an accompanying discussion paper.
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The Civic Journey: Summary of emerging findings
Emerging findings from our youth-led programme, inspiring engagement in social action, community activism and democratic participation across the UK.
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‘Young people need “social scaffolding” to reach their full potential’
When thinking about support for the challenges young people face, Professor Matt Flinders says it’s right to use the language of access and growth.
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‘A human-centred approach in an uncertain world’
Young people need ‘pragmatic and solution-orientated design-thinking’ as they develop skills, knowledge and behaviour on their Civic Journeys, says Professor Matt Flinders
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The Civic Journey: Summary of emerging findings
Emerging findings from our youth-led programme, inspiring engagement in social action, community activism and democratic participation across the UK.
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'Our hopes for the future'
What opportunities and barriers do people aged 16 to 30 face as they embark on their civic journey?
These short participatory research films are made by, and representative of, young people in Oldham, North Manchester, Plymouth, Buckfastleigh, Portadown, Belfast, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
They cover a range of themes, from campaigning, volunteering and democratic participation to infrastructures and reimagining communities.
'My civic journey'
Interview with Laila Johnson Salami
“The only way we can secure the future of humanity is by having sustainable practices,” says Laila, a journalist working in Nigeria.
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Interview with Rashid Mwinyi
Now an Executive Director of Pamoja Youth Initiative in Zanzibar, Rashid says, growing up, he had “no planned direction”, and hadn’t considered how he could be supporting his community.
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Interview with Lloyd Mann
“My civic journey – and my awareness of my role in my community – started at a very young age.” Youth campaigner and former member of the Welsh Youth Parliament, Lloyd, shares their path to becoming politically engaged.
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