PublicAchievement.com
Title
Public Achievement - Public Achievement
Description
About PA
Public Achievement believes that young people have an enormous amount to contribute toward the building of a more just, peaceful and democratic society. We also recognise that there are many adults who want to work co-creately with young people to make this happen. The core of our work is supporting small groups of young people - and adult volunteer 'coaches' who work with them - in addressing issues that are important and around which they design, carry out and evaluate their own projects. In the process, they learn skills and knowledge and develop a values base essential for a life of active citizenship and democracy.
Public Achievement is active in a number of communities and schools across Northern Ireland. We are also working in museums in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. A 'site' is a place where Public Achievement groups meet - normally in a youth club, community hall, school or museum. The site will have one or more groups of young people working on issues. The young people choose a public issue that is important to them, and then design projects that address the issue and make a meaningful contribution to the life of their community and the wider world. 'Coaches' support the groups through the process by supporting, challenging and encouraging young people's ideas. They do not do the work for the young people. Coaches are supported and trained by Public Achievement staff.
Public Achievement provides young people with the opportunity to get practical experience in directing and implementing their own work around real and important issues, while challenging them to learn that there are other perspectives and that issues are often complex and difficult. This helps young people to be more effective contributors to the democratic life of their communities.
Languages
English
