Salto and youth involvement

1-How do we respond to these (new) political priorities?

*made significant interventions to provide much-needed impetus and direction to the struggle for democracy.

*The young people  have been at the forefront of struggle. More than that, they have often provided the political clarity and intellectual depth to develop strategies and tactics suitable to the conditions of the time  and youth play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and … and designing programs that respond to these needs with special attention to vulnerable …. Youth as a factor for change in governance and political development.

*Let me conclude with a stanza from a poem by Bertold Brecht entitled `In Praise of Learning`. He writes:

« Study the easy things: nothing comes too late for those whose day is about to dawn. Study your A-B-C. True, it`s not enough, but study it. Don`t neglect your potential but learn! Knowledge is essential. You must be ready to take over. »

2-What are the potentials and threats?

• Try to remain calm and assess the situation.
• Activate alarm or call for help as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Obey any instructions, but do not provide money or goods not asked for.
• Move slowly but with safety.
• Advise the offending person of any movements you may have to make which could appear sudden or unexpected.
• Prevention and enhancing the techniques and options provided here endeavour to assist the small business operator develop a risk management strategy aimed for better future and sustainable development.

3-How to connect policy and practice at different levels: local, national, international?

utilising opportunities presented within the education sector and the development arena to maintain its commitment to innovative action and engagement with a broad range of individuals and organisations working for greater global justice and also seeks to promote a development education perspective through its partnerships and operational programmes,training and carries out advocacy work at national and international levels. The agency’s commitment in these areas will continue in the years ahead.

4-What support do we need and what is available already?

Beware of who you are going to for support. We all need pats on the backs. Find the support you need, surround yourself with like minded individuals and don’t let the others get you down. Follow your heart and keep on dreaming! And forget the rest.