Youth Philanthropy Projects
Creating funds for community projects through youth initiatives, such as donations and social services, is one way that young people involved in philanthropic activities are targeted. Such projects not only create a space for youth activism but they also teach young people to empathize and manage social issues more efficiently.
Some instances of projects of youth philanthropy are the mobilization of directing activities of shooting events such as bake sale and car wash for the benefit of some of the local charities, making campaigns like against homelessness and for the environment to create awareness about social issues, and helping out in local food banks and shelters. Furthermore, there are numerous schools that have student-led service clubs that participate in different philanthropic activities throughout the academic year.
The youth can find an entry to philanthropy through joining school clubs that do community service, local non-profit organizations, or setting up their own initiatives. Moreover, they can take part in online platforms which help them to learn about social issues and find out about the projects that need support, e.g., the "Young Philanthropists" site.
Volunteering in social programs is a key approach to helping youth gain a wide variety of key skills that include ranging from leadership, teamwork, and project management to communication. By these means, they get acquainted with community needs, draw up strategic plans, and run joint projects; and they practice these indispensable life skills that will help them in further study and work.
Youths are a very great tool for the community to deal with some of its immediate needs and at the same time empower themselves with the required citizenships to do it. Mainly, the manifestation of the aforementioned statement in the form of these projects will result in providing to the community additional resources, making certain problems more visible, and the bonding capacity of the residents will be stronger.