All of the latest youth participation and engagement news and events from The Participation People
The brief The UK government figures on child poverty are staggering and in recent years, the situation has only become worse. In 2022/23, 4.3 million children were in poverty. A whopping 30% of UK children. The journey to understanding and addressing child poverty in the UK first requires an Read more
The brief Salisbury Diocese recognises the critical importance of community and youth development in shaping the church’s future, and partnered with Participation People to undertake a comprehensive Youth Voice Audit and Roadmap to amplify youth voices and foster an inclusive church community. The Diocese had faced challenges in involving young Read more
Using tech to improve youth health services In today’s rapidly advancing digital age, leveraging technology to improve health outcomes for young people is essential for the healthcare industry. Engaging young patients effectively can lead to better outcomes for everyone, from improved health results to more efficient service delivery. In our Read more
GSMA is a global organisation that unifies the mobile ecosystem, advancing innovation and reducing inequalities worldwide. Representing over 1,000 mobile operators and businesses, GSMA aims to unlock the full power of connectivity for societal and industrial benefit. Their key initiatives include Connectivity for Good, Industry Solutions, and Events, designed to Read more
From NHS providers to private or charity organisations, healthcare services are embarking on a new mission: to adapt to a generation of users that are more digitally capable and connected than ever before. To successfully engage Gen Z and Gen Alpha, organisations must start looking to young people themselves to Read more
The Dawn of Gen Alpha As brands, businesses, and organisations scramble to understand Gen Z and Millennials, the real game-changer is already on the horizon: Generation Alpha. Born between 2010 and 2024, this cohort is set to become the most influential and digitally savvy generation yet. With a projected population Read more
In a world that’s rapidly digitalising, the way we connect, communicate, and collaborate is undergoing a seismic shift. As true digital natives, Gen Z and Gen Alpha have been born into an age in which technology surrounds them, becoming a core means for brands and organisations to communicate and engage Read more
Over the past few months, I’ve had the incredible privilege of leading keynotes across various sectors to offer insight on how businesses and young people can work together to co-produce solutions and create a future that offers inclusive and accessible opportunities for all, including: Health Education Youth development Communications and Read more
Are you familiar with “greedy work”? And, if so, have you ever considered its implications for gender equality in the workplace? Today, I wanted to look at how empowering young people can help address this issue going forward, drawing specific insights from Harvard economist Claudia Goldin’s research. The pandemic has Read more
At Participation People, it’s our experience that when young people feel they are not being heard, or that their perspectives are not being taken into consideration, they quickly disengage. This is wholly understandable – imagine if someone was talking to you in a condescending manner, using methods of learning that Read more