Department of Youth About Us
MINISTRY OBJECTIVE
To provide for all citizens and residents in collaboration with other stakeholders, a comprehensive course of lifelong education which would enable individuals to develop and achieve their full potential, allowing them to make meaningful contribution to National Development.
Motto
Give Youth a Voice and Inspire Greatness
Youth Department’s Mission Statement
The Youth Department is fully committed to develop and deliver quality programmes, services and activities that foster active participation which leads to the empowerment of young people in areas of employment, entrepreneurship, Sports, education, health, community service, volunteerism and decision-making.
Youth Department’s Vision
The Youth Department will endeavour to be a recognized leader in providing efficient and effective services for youth and the leading government’s department with a proactive approach towards the development and implementation of community base programmes for the youth of St. Kitts and Nevis.
Youth Department’s Goals:
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To mobilize youth groups for positive action through volunteerism and community service
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To identify capacity-building and leadership opportunities for individual youth (8-35yrs) and members of registered youth groups
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To identify avenues for youth to positively express themselves: creatively, physically and vocally
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To develop policies and implement programmes that contribute to the development of youth
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To ensure the collection of statistical data on youth and the needs of our youth to aid in the planning and implementation of effective programmes.
Key Responsibilities
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To provide support for Youth Groups and Organizations in their quest for further development
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To provide guidance; information and training where possible for all youth to become proactively involved in the process of nation building
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To assist our key clients in the coordination of youth programmes at national level
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To develop national plans and policies for the advancement of our youth
Key Clients:
- Youth (8-35yrs)
- (At-risk youth)
- Youth organizations
- Sports organizations
- Community groups
- Parents
- Teachers
Useful Links
https://www.youtube.com/user/SKBYouthDept
https://www.facebook.com/SKBYouthEmpowerment/