Power of Youth
If we really care about youth, if we really want them to succeed, we must reorganize around them. Ask yourself, "What does it take for youth to become fully engaged as valued partners?" Is what I am doing providing leadership opportunities and gaining the unique perspectives of youth as well as transforming the relationships we have with youth in designing, delivering, and governing youth development programs?"

Key Ideas
---* Youth will be equal partners in decision making and governance of youth development programs.

---*Youth will be full partners, resources, and contributors in developing, delivering, and evaluating their educational experiences.

---*Youth will develop an ethic of philanthropy and civic engagement.

---*Youth will lead in new and creative directions, including technology.

Access, Equity, and Opportunity.
We know what positive youth development can do for the lives of young people. Now, more than ever before, we must ensure access and opportunity for diverse youth, volunteers,and staff. We must be aggressive in reaching under-served and under-represented children and their families and leverage our extensive networks to help bridge the digital divide.

My E-mail
rigobertogarcia@yahoo.com