Com’ON: participatory budgeting for youth

Com'ON is a participatory programme that enables young people to become more responsible, active and adaptive, providing a model for their peers while building trust and care in the community.   The programme does this by helping young people identify and solve community challenges using improved social and life skills and practical experience. In turn, members of the community become more aware of young people's needs and challenges, more trustful towards them, and more involved in their actions. Meanwhile, partners and stakeholders cooperate and innovate, share resources and make evidence-based decisions in answering young people’s needs. Overall, this practice encourages a social environment that is more inclusive, sustainable and more supportive towards young people.