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US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership (BPP) Thematic Meeting Ciudad Juárez Chihuahua, México November 16 & 17, 2006 Engaging Border Youth. Overview. History of NMCF “Youth Engagement” Statewide Youth Initiative Border Youth Engagement Lessons Learned Next Steps.

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  1. US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership (BPP) Thematic Meeting Ciudad Juárez Chihuahua, MéxicoNovember 16 & 17, 2006 EngagingBorder Youth

  2. Overview • History of NMCF “Youth Engagement” • Statewide Youth Initiative • Border Youth Engagement • Lessons Learned • Next Steps

  3. NMCF History of Youth Engagement • First effort was in 1997 (Reach 2000) • “Students in Philanthropy”; youth as grant makers • $13,900 grant • Reviewed proposals and made recommendations for funding HIV/AIDS prevention programs • Points of Light Foundation “Service as a Strategy Initiative” in 2003* • W.K. Kellogg Foundation “Youth Initiative” in 2004 • $5.2 million

  4. NMCF Vision for Youth Engagement The New Mexico Community Foundation Youth Initiative is focused on strengthening systems that serve children and youth while building the field of positive youth development and youth civic participation in New Mexico.

  5. NMCF Youth Engagement Mission To incubate, consolidate, and replicate effective youth development work that creates: • better quality learning opportunities for youth within New Mexico’s disadvantaged populations and • public/private partnerships that impact polices for sustaining positive youth development efforts throughout the state.

  6. Accomplishments • Children’s Cabinet • a permanent body of state government chaired by the Lt. Governor, comprised of 13 Cabinet Secretaries • Youth Alliance, • a state wide youth policy advisory board (youth ages 14-24) to the Governor and the Children’s Cabinet

  7. Accomplishments cont. • Next Generation Fund (NGF) of the Children's Trust Fund. • The NGF was established by the legislature and Governor Richardson, as a permanent fund for positive child and youth development. • School Based Health Centers • 2006 funding for border SBHC

  8. Court Youth Center/Alma d’ arte Las Cruces, NM Rock Mt. Youth Corps Taos, NM National Indian Youth Leadership Gallup, NM New Mexico College Awareness Coalition Albuquerque, NM Forum for Youth in Community Albuquerque, NM Forum for Youth Investment Washington, DC Partners

  9. NMCF Border Youth Engagement • Stakeholders series • Conociendo y Mejorando Tu Comunidad/Knowing and Improving Your Community • Community-based border philanthropy • engaging a range of stakeholders in inter-related strategies • Community discussion of “quality of life” issues

  10. Objective of Youth Stakeholders Meeting Convene a full range of youth to discuss the needs and challenges related to teen pregnancy in the border region.

  11. Process of Youth Stakeholder Meeting • Focus question • “What would your response be to the issue of teen pregnancy as others have described it? (include sentiments, emotions, feelings as well as strategies and actions, or even what actions should not be considered).” • The “affinity” process • Entails grouping similar ideas into categories that can be identified by a common theme, category name, or discussion topic.

  12. Sample Categories • Group 1. It is not an issue. [Teen pregnancy is not as big of a concern as most indicate it to be]. • Group 2. It is a concern. [Teen pregnancy concerns are real and should not be overlooked or diminished]. • Group 3. Emotions, fear, anger. [The current messages and concerns regarding teen pregnancy concerns evoke a variety of emotions among youth, including fear and anger]. • Group 4. Responsibilities. [Teen pregnancy/parenthood incurs huge responsibilities for youth that should be considered]. • Group 5. Postpone pregnancy. [It is best to consider postponing starting a family until later].

  13. Next Steps • Commitment/Interest of participants • Reconvene • Strategic Planning Process • Capacity Building • Evaluate Process • Leveraging • Unidos; Funders Allied with Youth • Dona Ana County Health and Human Services

  14. Evaluation • Feed Back Form • Responses to Question: “How could the New Mexico Community Foundation improve on your experience?” • Provide more information about sex. • Allow time for more discussion / back and forth. • Have real teen parents as guest speakers. • Everything was great! • I thought the process was excellent and I learned a lot. They couldn’t have done it much better. • Let’s do the follow-up sessions. • Nothing – it was AWESOME

  15. Lessons Learned • Timing is crucial. • Create a safe environment for discussion. • Youth groups vary (Colonias verses City). • Labeling topics as “Issues” or “Concerns” can create barriers. • Create a space to process emotions. • “Topics” can have emotional impact on youth/communities. • Have fun!

  16. Summary • Internal commitment is essential. • Board, Management/Staff • Shared vision with community partners is necessary. • Positive Youth Development • Public/Private Partnerships are vital. • Stakeholder convenings create an outlet for youth voice. • Capacity building is ongoing.

  17. Thank You!

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