THE PLANETARY GUARDIAN
YOUTH LEADERSHIP 101

Everybody loves young hero*ines, feels inspired with hope. But that is not the idea. The idea is that you (help 4 billion youth) do like them!
Youth Leadership 101
Eric introduces you to essentials and secrets, from FUNdraising and student clubs to media magic, activating adult allies and exciting partnerships.
There’s special focus on action at school, all young people’s daily hangout, setting up HQ, making school awesome, and comments on what approaches can help tackle specific problems, and help youth movements achieve their goals.
We also take a big look at workplaces, adults’ daily hangout, and some key professions. Also, how store, cafe, bar and club owners can make huge contributions – and at family life.
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what differs teen hero*ines from 4 billion kids? what makes a hero*ine, and what makes them so inspirational?
is it true that their parents are not involved at all? (yes)
what is youth leadership, what is not, compared with youth voice, participation, youth-powered…?
what is the role of adults and what are no-no’s?
what can parents do at home, school, public, workplace?
what are the superpowers of youth at school, why is school the key space for empowering the change Generation?
what is the role of Change Generation music?
what is the role of lifestyle challenges and social experiments?
why do everything, from charity to campaigns, music, film and low tech for development?
how to put the FUN into fundraising
changing negative to positive youth image in media
turning public libraries into afternoon youth crew headquarters and co-working spaces
how citizens can boost young hero*ines
how citizens can boost local youth leadership
how can I activate my big company in creative ways that raise everybody’s attention, passion and support?
activating all sorts of workplaces for youth leadership
beautiful rich family activities around doing good for people and planet
everything about the power of role models and how to use it at home, school, media and public
making youth leadership omni-present in public spaces
how to introduce youth leadership in classrooms (as youth, teacher or citizen) aiming at inspired group action, long-term
making youth leadership omni-present at schools
creating epic inter/national project partnerships with hero*ines
how to counter growing neglect and violent atmosphere in town and citizenry through widespread youth leadership
why widespread youth leadership is (the only) key to an active citizenry and next level collaborative society
how to boost youth leadership as a mayor
why #fridaysforfuture achieves no tangible results
how #fridaysforfuture can achieve tangible results
reducing gun violence
greening food deserts
cleaning up urban rivers and lakes
how youth can create climate crisis resilient regions
how youth can create Paradise City that we all want to live in
youth leadership for peacemaking in (post-) crisis regions
what is the “American Spirit” that makes teens in North America so “hero” … and the rest of the world so boring? and how can one unlock it in everybody?
violence in childhood, authoritarian regimes and religions, and the status and role of youth leadership
what hampers youth leadership / at school in specific regions, and how can it be activated?

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