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Solution #8: Sustain programs and projects supporting populations marginalized by sex, gender, race and ability | Youth Poverty Solutions
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Solution #8: Sustain programs and projects supporting populations marginalized by sex, gender, race and ability. On July 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment. The early stages of this project revealed that not only are young people facing high rates of low income in the CRD, but youth who are further marginalized due to visible minority status and gender face higher rates of low income. During the time of this project, the City of Victoria Youth Council. Encourage the local businesses and organizations empower you...
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Background | Youth Poverty Solutions
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This project paints a vivid picture of the socio-economic status of young people in the CRD. While the Growing Prosperity Project focuses on creating a clearer vision on what a prosperous region looks like, the youth piece concentrates on solutions for poverty and economic inequality for young people in the region. Although this region belongs to one of the most affluent nations in the world, poverty is a critical issue for this age demographic. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. CFYS i...
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Video Project with Spring Ridge Common. Photo Voice with the Youth Parent Support Network. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:. Address never made public). You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ( Log Out. You are commenting using your Twitter account. ( Log Out. You are commenting using your Facebook account. ( Log Out. You are commenting using your Google account. ( Log Out. Notify me of new comments via email.
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Solution #1: Improve access to affordable housing | Youth Poverty Solutions
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Solution #1: Improve access to affordable housing. On July 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment. This slideshow requires JavaScript. The Coalition to End Homelessness in Greater Victoria recently released a report entitled. Hungry and Homeless in Greater Victoria: Fitting Pieces Together. The report explores the scarcity of affordable housing in the CRD. Core Housing Need (definition):. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 2009. The Young Parent Support Network (YPSN). Vividly described access to housing as a ...
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Solution #9: Encourage positive inclusion of young people with various forms of education in the local economy | Youth Poverty Solutions
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Solution #9: Encourage positive inclusion of young people with various forms of education in the local economy. On July 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment. Around a quarter (25.8%) Youth between 15-24 with postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree live under LICO compared to 14.1% of young people between 25-34 years of age of the same circumstance. Both rates are above the rate of poverty in the region and fairly high for a demographic who have invested in a high level of education. In addition, with the high...
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Solution #2: Increase initiatives providing local foods | Youth Poverty Solutions
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Solution #2: Increase initiatives providing local foods. On July 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment. With employed single and unattached youth (15-29 years of age) experiencing low income at an alarming rate of 46.2%, food security is emerging as an important topic for young people in the region. Transition Victoria Food Group. And the Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group (NRG). As a result, youth recommended:. Supporting local food initiative through funding, resources and community involvement. The focus grou...
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Youth Solution to Poverty | Youth Poverty Solutions
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Youth Solution to Poverty. On July 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment. This slideshow requires JavaScript. Youth Recommendations to Alleviating Poverty in the CRD. Access to affordable housing. Projects, events and arts that enhance community. Accessible opportunities for eco-friendly and environmentally sustainable practices. Multiple forms of accessible public transit. Quality and affordable childcare programs and spaces. A sustainable, local economy accessible to diverse populations. Youth Solutions to Poverty.
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Solution #4: Create accessible opportunities for eco-friendly and environmentally sustainable practices | Youth Poverty Solutions
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Solution #4: Create accessible opportunities for eco-friendly and environmentally sustainable practices. On July 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment. Youth consulted in the project acknowledged the environment and the climate as an important part of building a sustainable community. As discussed in the other recommendations, young people suggested that poverty is interlinked with many topics in the community. Youth consultation and representation on regional and municipal boards and other decision-making processe...
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Solution #6: Provide quality and affordable childcare programs and spaces | Youth Poverty Solutions
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Solution #6: Provide quality and affordable childcare programs and spaces. On July 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment. This slideshow requires JavaScript. Participants in the project discussed how parks and safe areas for children and teens should be a priority at regional and city planning committees. As affordable housing is addressed, young parents pointed out that safe and green spaces for children and the community to enjoy is an important variable. Filed under Youth Solutions to Poverty. You are commenting...
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Solution #3: Support projects, events and arts that enhance community | Youth Poverty Solutions
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Solution #3: Support projects, events and arts that enhance community. On July 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment. This slideshow requires JavaScript. The push to build community is a key area of interest for most local and municipal governments. Young people are highly interested in creating opportunities to enhance the arts and take pride in the area in which they live. Within the span of this project, the Fernwood Neighborhood Resource Group (Fernwood NRG). Held three successful community events. The Bubb...
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