NGO PROFILE VISION “Vision for youth development” MISSION “An Initiative that gives young women and men faith in the future” AIMS & OBJECTIVES • An opportunity for young men and women to shape their own futures, assume • Responsibility and play an active role in the life of their country and community; • A statement of values and principles; • A gender-sensitive and holistic response to the needs and aspirations of both young Women and men; • A vehicle based on the idealism, commitment, energy and creativity of young men and Women; • An instrument to raise the profile of young women and men within the Country and the wider community; • A statement of the relationship between young people and national goals; • A framework for future action; • A catalyst for communication, cooperation and coordination between government and non-government agencies concerned with youth development; • A document of relevance for all concerned for, and involved with young women and men; and • A benchmark to review youth policy and program relevance and achievement.”