Youth philanthropy

Youth philanthropy is the donation of time, energy or resources, including money, by children and youth towards philanthropic causes. According to one study, "youth philanthropy is, at the broadest level, youth giving of their time, talents and treasure."^[1] It is seen as an effective means in which youth develop knowledge of and participate in philanthropic projects such as volunteering, grant writing, and community service.^[2]

1 About
2 See also
3 References
4 External links

About

Youth philanthropy educates young people about social change in order to identify community problems and design the most appropriate solutions in a systemic way.^[3] Philanthropy in this case is defined as anything young people do to make the world around them a better place.^[4]

Focused on youth-adult partnerships and youth voice, youth philanthropy is seen as a successful application of service learning.^[5] Youth philanthropy helps young people develop skills, knowledge, confidence and leadership abilities.^[6] Youth philanthropy is also identified as a particularly effective means for educating children and youth about volunteerism and civic engagement.^[7]

Within the [8]

Another worthy society that is highly philanthropic are the Boy Scouts of America. The entire system of Scouting values were based on the values of community service and leadership in helping the community. The Order of the Arrow, a branch of the Boy Scouts that idolizes cheerful service, donate large amounts of time in helping the community also.

References

^ Cierlak-Lubben, A. (nd) "Youth philanthropy," Learning to Give website. Retrieved 5/2/07.
^ Rosen, M. and Sedonaen, M. (2001). “Changing the Face of Giving: An Assessment of Youth Philanthropy.” Youth Leadership Institute. Retrieved 5/02/07.
^ Cretsinger, D. (nd) in Checkoway, B. and Gutierrez, L. (2006) "Youth Participation and Community Change," Journal of community practice. 141/2. p22.
^ (nd) The Foundation Center: Youth in Philanthropy/About Philanthropy. Retrieved 5/2/07.
^ Billig, S. and Welch, M. (2004) New Perspectives in Service-Learning: Research to Advance the Field.
^ Garza, P. and Stevens, P. Best Practices in Youth Philanthropy. Coalitions of Community Foundations for Youth. Retrieved 5/2/07.
^ Marchetti, D. (nd) Charity's Youth Movement: Children and teenagers take on nonprofit leadership roles. The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
^ Jewish Teen Funders Network, http://www.jtfn.org.

Youth empowerment

Elements	Evolving capacities Intergenerational equity Student voice Youth-adult partnership Youth mainstreaming Youth rights Youth voice

Types	Community youth development Anarchistic free school Positive youth development Student activism Student-centered learning Student rights Student voice Youth activism Youth council Youth court Youth engagement Youth leadership Youth-led media Youth movement Youth participation Youth philanthropy Youth service Youth suffrage Youth vote

Barriers	Adultcentrism Adultism Ageism Fear of youth (ephebiphobia) Fear of children (pediaphobia)

Related articles	Beatnik Beat Generation Counterculture of the 1960s Hippies Hungry generation International Youth Year UK Underground

Index of youth rights-related articles

Charitable giving

Main topics	Philanthropy Alms Tzedakah Zakat Sadaqah Tithe Altruism Gift Donation Alternative giving Youth philanthropy Volunteering Noblesse oblige

Types of charitable organization	Voluntary association Nonprofit organization Non-governmental organization Registered charity / Charitable trust Foundation Private foundation Charitable organization Public-benefit nonprofit corporation Mutual-benefit nonprofit corporation Religious corporation

Further topics	Charitywatch.org Charity Navigator Charity badge Donor intent List of charitable foundations List of wealthiest charitable foundations Click-to-donate site Master of Nonprofit Organizations Charity / thrift / op shop Telethon Warm-glow giving Effective altruism Matched funding

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