‘MY Participation Matters’ was the theme of the Sint Maarten Youth Roundtable Conference. The event was very inspiring to all participating young people. The Sint Maarten Youth Roundtable Conference, under…
4th Youth Roundtable Conference
We deserve to be our most authentic selves
Column Rahul Sharma (23) recently finalised his Master’s in Media and Creative Industries at Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Rahul chose to focus his thesis on Ballroom representation in the…
The flower of participation
How do you ensure that young people really have an influence on policy? The Flower of Participation gives insight. Capacity strengthening To be able to play an informed and effective…
Empowering youth to impact policies
Angelica Sookdanan and James Brooks help to shape the future Youth Sounding Board. They shifted from hesitation to enthusiasm about the project. “As youth, we can help update policies so…
‘Don’t underestimate the youth’
Dr. Henry Charles has been advocating for meaningful youth participation for over forty years. According to him, young people are an asset and should be treated as co-creators in our developmental processes.
Turning Experience into Expertise
Editorial The importance of meaningful youth participation on St. Maarten is gaining more recognition as Government Ministries and youth stakeholders are increasingly displaying a more structured approach to consulting with…
Parenting: show some understanding
Parents regularly struggle with difficult issues. What advice do they have for teachers, social workers, and other professionals in order to better help them?
10 tips for professionals on how to talk with parents
Don’t wait to address your concerns until you are certain that there is something wrong; present your concerns without judgement. These and other advices in our downloadable infographic.
‘Seek the help you need’
Afraid that her son would ruin his chances in life, Carmen lost her temper. Her children were put under protective custody. She is now working hard to get them back.
Early detection for neglect and abuse
Does the Child Check initiative offer starting points to better assist and support children when their parents have serious mental health challenges, drug, or alcohol addiction or other serious chronic conditions? Three professionals share their insights.