PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten:--- After several weeks of dedicated fieldwork by our young researchers, the first phase of the youth-led study on youth participation, focusing on the perspectives of young people, is concluding in the month of September.
With the upcoming launch of the second phase, the research team has now shifted its focus to adults aged 25 and older. This survey was co-developed under the guidance and support of research consultant Mr. Bart van der Meijden and the Department of Youth of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport. The adult survey is officially launched this week.
This component aims to create a deeper understanding of how adults feel about youth participation in decisions that affect them at home, in schools, and in other spaces. By comparing the perspectives of youth and adults, the project aims to identify common ground and shared solutions, ensuring that youth participation strengthens outcomes for the entire community. The results will guide the development of inclusive, youth-responsive policies as part of the broader Youth Mainstreaming Agenda (2025–2030).
Both the youth and adult surveys on youth participation are anonymous, voluntary, and take only a few minutes to complete.
How You Can Participate
If you haven’t yet completed the survey, the youth researchers are calling on all members of the community to share their experiences and beliefs:
- Are you 24 years or younger? The youth survey is still open online for those who have not yet participated.
- Are you 25 or older? The adult survey is now live.
Scan the QR code or follow the survey link to contribute your voice.
The youth research team thanks the public for its ongoing support and encourages everyone to help amplify youth voices by participating.
