HOW TO MEANINGFULLY ENGAGE YOUNG PEOPLE IN DECISION-MAKING AT COMMUNITY LEVEL

Young people play a vital role in shaping their communities, yet they are often excluded from key decision-making spaces. This guide explores how to meaningfully engage youth in local governance through the example of Ward Development Committees (WDCs) in northern Nigeria. Drawing from the experience of Adolescent 360 (A360), it provides a step-by-step approach to integrating young voices into community structures, fostering inclusive leadership, and driving meaningful change.