A Global Collection of Case Studies – Collaborative Insights and Critical Analysis
By: Didier Jourdan and the UNESCO Chair Global Health & Education community
Discover a groundbreaking journey into youth empowerment with 43 inspiring case studies from 26 countries across every continent. This unique volume reveals how children and young people are actively shaping health promotion initiatives. Together, distinguished voices and emerging change makers offer a truly international and intergenerational dialogue on youth genuine participation in health promotion.
Featuring contributions from health and education professionals, activists, researchers, and young leaders themselves, this book challenges traditional power structures and advocates for real power-sharing.
Packed with practical tools, innovative strategies, and global perspectives from a dedicated youth editorial group, this essential guide equips policymakers, educators, and advocates to advance equity, social justice, and meaningful youth engagement.
The book will be available soon!
Young Professional Editorial Group
The UNESCO Chair Global Health & Education has brought together young professionals from around the world to understand what genuine participation means to them. Led by Helena Franceschini, the group embarked on a journey to explore case studies from 26 countries, providing a truly global perspective on how children and young people are involved in health education and health promotion initiatives.
Young professionals have been engaged as co-authors and editors in this global research initiative which focuses on meaningful participation of children and young people. Their in-depth analyses of case studies, combined with their diverse backgrounds and experiences, contribute to sharing knowledge about how to foster genuine participation of young people.
Check their video!
We invite you to watch the video and join us in celebrating the power of youth voices in driving social change and building healthier communities worldwide.
Huge thank you to (by order of appearance) Angelica Ojinnaka-Psillakis, Ashiba Naushad, Allyson Todd, Jake Fehily, Tomiwa Akinsanya, Negin Rasoulzad, Chloé VÉRITÉ, Victoria Figueiredo Ribeiro, Monica Machado, Aimé Yedenou, Diandra Priambodo, Victoria G., Jalala Hussain, Rukaiyat Mansur, Temi Olagunju, Surabhi Dogra, Wilsen Widal Kho, Halimat Omowumi Olaniyan, but also to Yousef Abu Alqumboz, Ivy Craw, Valentina Gil Rúa and Rahemeen Yusuf.