YOUTH PROGRAMME 2022-2026

The National Youth Policy (2020) of Trinidad and Tobago defines youth as persons below 35 years of age. Youth are an integral part of the movement with 50% of volunteers and members being young people. Young people are some of the most vulnerable in society with them being disproportionately being affected by climate change, violence, substance abuse, mental health issues and unemployment. Despite these challenges, youth have the opportunity and capability to excel and act as agents of change. Recognizing the pivotal role young people play in building resilience of vulnerable communities and people the TTRCS has sought to develop a 5-year Youth Programme that (i)leverages its strengths, (ii) bolsters its weaknesses, (iii) capitalizes on opportunities in the national landscape, and (iv) leverages partnerships and innovation to minimize threats and enhance synergies to develop youth resilience in its national society.