PIRG (Success case study)

PIRG! is a case study that highlights some successes in engaging post-high-school and postsecondary-aged youth (18-30) in social change. It discusses the following successes: immersion in a program; inclusivity; accessibility; the power of shared experiences; chapter or club recruiting; peer-to-peer relationships; as well as skills, capacity, and confidence building. One highly Read more…

Canada World Youth – Internships for Sustained Engagement

Internships for Sustained Engagement is a case study that highlights the features of successful sustained engagement. These features include: internship programs that are creative, adaptable, and industrious; capacity-building opportunities; understanding that youth learning is critical and transformative; programs that build on the knowledge and experience of the youth; hands-on learning and Read more…

350.org (Success case study)

Success Case Study: “350.org” 350.org is a case study that highlights how social media can be used effectively to engage youth. The indicators of success for youth engaged through social media highlighted in this case include: the fact that youth have not only engaged with social media but have taken Read more…

The Great Earth Society (Success case)

Putting the partnerships & collaboration principles of good practice into action Scenario: Your organization, The Great Earth Society, has some great ideas for public engagement during the upcoming International Development Week. Not only that, you’ve just received some extra funding to implement public engagement activities related to environmental awareness, which Read more…