Essays about: "Youth empowerment"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 46 essays containing the words Youth empowerment.
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16. Vulnerability to Social Risks through the Lens of Food Security : A Mixed Methods Study at the Household Level in Cape Town, South Africa
University essay from Karlstads universitetAbstract : Abstract Background The number one goal of the United Nations (UN) Agenda 2030 is to eradicate poverty. The second goal is to end hunger. The impact of climate change on food production is likely to exacerbate already widespread hunger by a negative effect on the supply of food, which again will increase the gap between the rich and the poor. READ MORE
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17. Rethinking Youth as Means for Political Stability A qualitative content analysis of the sociopolitical situation in Lebanon from the perspective of empowerment theory
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)Abstract : Youth exclusion in a society is a major issue in many parts of the globe, and particularly in the Arab world. It limits the succession of social movements leading to political stability and leaves a relevant part of the society alienated from political processes. READ MORE
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18. Paths to Meaningful Youth Involvement at the International Climate Change Negotiations: Lessons from COP22 in Marrakesh
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : In the last decade, anthropogenic climate change has caused strong impacts on natural and human systems worldwide. It is of particular importance to include youths in the international decision-making process centred on climate change as they represent the closest living relatives to future generations. READ MORE
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19. Pathways of participation : Considering the case for empowering participation within humanitarian action
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionenAbstract : When consulted, aid-recipients consistently report not feeling included or adequately consulted regarding the planning and execution of programmes. On top of a serious lack of opportunities to be engaged or empowered this seems to provide a sufficient reason to explore ways of making participation in humanitarian action an empowering experience in itself. READ MORE
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20. Agents of Change or Not? A Case Study of Earthchild Project in South Africa.
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : This present case study is exploring whether an Education for Sustainable Development initiative, as exemplified by the South African Earthchild Project (ECP), which is focused on yoga, environmental education and hiking, can empower children and enhance their agency to become agents of change for Sustainable Development. With empowerment and agency theories as a backdrop, a quasi-experimental design is adopted. READ MORE