Badge for Youth Work Managers: Strategic Housing Advocate
Awarded for recognizing the importance of housing support for young people and exploring how digital resources like the Kwikstart app can be strategically integrated into organizational support services.
Skills and experiences gained
This badge aligns with the Digital Capacity Framework for Youth Work Organisations and supports the development of:
- Planning digital youth work
- Capacity of the organisation to network and collaborate
Tasks
Task no.1
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Complete the following tasks to earn the Strategic Housing Advocate badge.
Activity
- Analyze & Connect: Watch the "Wonen" video in the Kwikstart app. Consider how the information presented relates to the broader issue of youth homelessness and housing insecurity in your country/region.
- Organizational Integration: How could your youth work organization strategically integrate the Kwikstart app (and similar digital resources) into its services to support young people in finding and maintaining housing? Consider aspects like information sharing, workshops, or partnerships.
- Addressing Systemic Issues: Based on your understanding of the challenges, what are one or two potential actions your organization could take to advocate for better housing opportunities for young people at a local or regional level? (Focus on general advocacy actions like awareness campaigns, partnerships with housing providers).
Claim the badge
Task: Share your strategic insights on integrating digital resources and addressing systemic issues. Evidence: Submit a short written reflection outlining your ideas for organizational integration and potential advocacy actions.
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