Anguilla Youth Empowerment Club seeks to establish an environment and effective platforms where youth may exercise authentic participation and pursuit of their visions, dreams, hopes, and concerns pertaining to their holistic development and overall well-being. The programme activities are grounded on fundamental evidence that when young people are empowered they often become valuable, contributing members of society. The Empowerment theory suggests that engaging youth in pro-social, meaningful, and community-enhancing activities that the youth themselves define and control, helps youth gain vital skills, responsibilities, and confidence necessary to become productive and healthy adults. Our Youth Empowerment programme is designed to foster social, cultural and structural processes whereby young people develop and exercise their ability and authority to discuss, work through, and build solutions to pressing issues in their lives. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun place for youth to gather and socialize, to discuss obstacles that challenge their families and themselves, to augment critical thinking and holistic development. The Anguilla Youth Empowerment Club comprises of Youth Coordinators and Youths ages 11-18. Club meetings are held weekly.
Anguilla Youth Empowerment Club is dedicated to empowering and positively impacting youth; building self-esteem and developing character through a variety of life changing, enrichment programs in a safe and nurturing environment.
Our philosophy is simple: Focus on building self-esteem, enhancing communication and decision making skills, encourage independent thinking and creating positive relationships with others.
Our goal is to positively impact young person’s lives by empowering them to make the right choices while providing holistic support so they can in-turn contribute to the development of youth and their community.
The development of a community where all youth take ownership of their own actions, strive for a high level of excellence and become productive citizens.
1. serve as an opportunity for the youth to develop their skills and talents; thereby making them better persons.
2. to assist youth in becoming responsible, productive, successful adults through a complete holistic program.
3. to help guide youth in making informed and intelligent decisions about their future and to become advocates for themselves.
4. to partner with other youth organizations and programs to aid and meet the full needs of our participants.
5. to provide a safe, structured, and conducive environment for youth to express themselves and learn and grow.
6. to offer long-term mentoring and training programs that will create life-long relationships and long-term results.