Youth involvement is a process that ensures youth have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives. It creates volunteer opportunities for youth to be a part of the changes and decisions being made in their communities.
Youth Involvement in Decision-Making is the first strategic priority in the Strategy for Scouting and it identifies three areas of work for young people to be fully involved in decision-making in the Movement.
These areas are: (1) Youth Involvement in the Unit; (2) Youth Involvement institutionally; and (3) Youth Involvement in civil society
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The Scouts of the World Award (SW Award) has been launched in order to encourage a stronger involvement of young people in the development of society by making them more aware of the present world issues. It is open to everyone between the ages of 15 and 26 years, regardless of ability, race, faith or location. It concerns global citizenship-preparation for young adults and emphasises three core-themes demanding understanding, skills and knowledge, for life on a small planet: Peace, Environment, and Development.