Carmarthenshire Youth Council has won a Carmarthenshire’s Association Voluntary Services (CAVS) Award for their commitment in ensuring that young people across the County have a voice on decisions which affect their lives.
Since it was established in 2003 by young people for young people, Carmarthenshire Youth Council has been successful in providing opportunities for young people to be involved in youth participation; workshops have included awareness campaigns on the Rights of the Child, Democracy and Votes at 16. The Council has also been in consultation with key decision makers in the county to help improve facilities for young people.
To date, one of their most successful achievement has been the Speak Up Project which
has captured the views of many young people across the county on services that are provided to them, such as health, environment, education and policing.
Peter Morgan, Carmarthenshire Youth Council member said:
“It’s fantastic to have recognition for the work we do for young people.
“It’s important that all young people, regardless of their race or gender are given a voice. “We all have to live in the County and by working together we can really make a difference – as it’s already been proved.
“We are working closely with the Carmarthenshire Children and Young People’s Partnership to bring about positive change and we are looking forward to developing and creating better opportunities in the future.”
For further information on the Carmarthenshire Youth Council or Youth Forums or how to get involved, please contact Sarah Powell, Youth Participation Officer on: 07748154672.
