Africa: Young People in Africa Should Have a Say in Decisions That Affect Their Health - 7 Ways to Include Them

Young People in Africa Should Have a Say in Decisions That Affect Their Health TC_Africa: Africa

stresses the importance of giving young people opportunities to be involved in decision-making. Leaders around the world pledge to work with young people, but they don't know how.we set out ways to work with young people in healthcare. Our recommendations are based on an overview of 30 published studies of working with young people in a number of countries, including South Africa and Tanzania.

Make a long-term commitment and make frequent contact with young people to build trust, respect and leadership. Youth-led committees and councils ensure that young people are leading the decision-making. Committing to at least a year shows the young people that their opinions are valued. Frequent contact builds young people's trust in the programme. Having in-person meetings also helps to build trust, especially in the early stages of the programme.

Build in training opportunities for young people to improve their leadership and advocacy skills. The teenage years are important for learning new skills and for young people to learn what they want to do with their lives. Young people see skills training opportunities as an incentive to take part. These can also help them apply for jobs or further education. Training helps young people to feel more confident to make decisions and work in the team.

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