Iraqi Youth and Social Change Project – IYSCP

  • Brief statement of the problem to be addressed by the project:

     The current lack of national unity and economic opportunities for many citizens of Iraqi is contributing to the increased  sectarianism and conflict   within the society.

    • The youth are particularly vulnerable to the  influence of  sectarianism but offer the  greatest hope for the future of the country  There is a need to develop and strengthen  the civic mindedness and  engagement of the  younger generation in order to increase their  

    understanding of their roles and connectedness to the broader  Iraqi   society and build a culture of trust and reciprocity. There  is also a need   to  provide the youth with some basic skills as  well as opportunities to    channel their energy into creative and  productive activities.   

  • Project goals and objectives:

    •  The overarching goal of the project is to improve democratic  governance in Iraq by expanding civic participation, with a focus  on the younger generation. A motivated and mobilized citizenry  that demands accountability of its government is a vital  component for Iraq's transition to full democracy.
       

    Generating civic  activism among Iraqis young  men and women and rallying communities to  address public issues will be crucial steps in  achieving this goal. Youth are the strategic  focus of this program because youth connect

    all elements of society and young leaders can serve as catalysts for  change. By focusing a community’s attention on retaining and engaging  its youth, the community can rally to support the youth in their  endeavors to improve their community.

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