VOICES OF CIVIC CHAMPIONS

Bridging the gap between Communities and Policies

Engaging local governments in youth development through a holistic, iterative approach to policy formulation and execution, national governments can help promote youth civic engagement through a cohesive strategy that invests in young people as catalysts for sustainable growth

Our Core Focus Areas

The program is strategically designed to address the foundational challenges to civic health, ensuring our champions are equipped to foster stability and progress.

Constitutional Literacy & Accountability

We instill a deep, practical understanding of citizen rights, responsibilities, and the mechanisms of governance, enabling youth to hold local authorities accountable effectively.

Peace, Tolerance, and Conflict Resolution

Champions are trained in essential skills to manage local tensions, promote religious peace and tolerance, and act as mediators in their communities

Active Citizenship & Human Rights

We instill a deep, practical understanding of citizen rights, responsibilities, and the mechanisms of governance, enabling youth to hold local authorities accountable effectively.

Civic Champions:
Building Active Citizens

At Laureate Foundation, we believe that empowered youth are the most powerful engine for change. Our Voices of Civic Champions Initiative is a dynamic, alternate education platform designed to move young people from being passive observers to active architects of their communities' future.

What is the Voices of Civic Champions Program?

This is an action-oriented youth development model that integrates meaningful civic participation into real-world practice. It's more than a class; it's a comprehensive preparation for—and practice of—youth participation in governance, community leadership, and decision-making roles.

Our Unique, Action-Oriented Approach

We don't just teach theory—we demand action. Our multi-strategy, multiple "pathway" approach ensures that learning immediately translates into visible community impact.

Component

Description

Community Action Projects (CAPs)

Champions execute required, tangible projects in their neighborhoods focusing on issues as social accountability, Conflict Resolution, and community engagement for local civic exchange.

Skill-Building Toolkit

Participants are equipped with practical tools such as digital literacy for civic engagement, Project Planning, Dialogue Strategies, Community journalism, and citizen journalism to make their advocacy visible and compelling.

Systemic Engagement

We bridge the gap between youth and government through national exchange visits and building direct liaisons with local and provincial authorities, giving youth a shared voice and influence in policy.