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How Involvement in Youth Social Action Benefits Young People: Lessons from the #iwill Youth Social Action Fund

How Involvement in Youth Social Action Benefits Young People: Lessons from the #iwill Youth Social Action Fund (PDF, 2.1 MB)

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Introduction

This short summary sets out the benefits of youth social action for young people. It looks at how taking part can affect their confidence, self-belief and future aspirations. It’s intended to inform funders, policymakers, and organisations that support youth social action.

Findings

The research found that taking part in social action is linked to positive impacts for young people. Benefits were reported across personal development, wellbeing, and future pathways.

The research found that:

  • 73% of young people had increased agency or self-belief

  • 68% of young people had developed or widened their aspirations

  • 71% were confident they could bring about change in their community

Benefits were strongest where opportunities were high quality and sustained over time.