The document defines youth in several ways: as the period from adolescence to adulthood between ages 15-30, according to the Youth in Nation Building Act of 1995 it is ages 15-24, and psychosocially it includes adolescence and early adulthood. Youth are described as energetic, passionate, and competitive but also impulsive, impatient, and unable to make critical decisions. The document outlines the importance of youth in nation and community building as future leaders and agents of change. It discusses the responsibilities of youth to continue cultural traditions and ensure community growth. Positive youth development principles of competence, confidence, connection, character, and caring are explained as leading to contribution.

3. What
is
?

4. Definition of
Youth
The Youth is defined by various groups:
Critical period in a
person’s growth and
development from onset
of adolescence toward
the peak of mature, self
reliant and responsible
adulthood comprising the
considerable sector of
the population age 15 to
30 years old
The Youth in Nation
Building Act of 1995
The World Health
Organization
Defines youth
to be those
between 15
to 24 years
old
Psychosocial
Perspective
Defines as
those within
adolescence
and early
adulthood
period

5. What? Why? Problems?
15 to 30 years of
age
Energetic
Passionate
Competitive
 Impulsive
 Impatient
 Unable to take
critical decisions
Youth is the joy, the little bird that has broken out of the eggs and is
eagerly waiting to spread out its wings in the open sky of freedom
and hope. -Henry James

6. are the backbone
of a society and
hence they
determine the
future of any given

7. As Youth,
what will
you do in a
community?

8. The Importance
and Role of the
Youth in
Community

9. According to Article II Section 13 of the1987
Constitution of the Philippines (State
Policies)
“The state recognizes the vital role of the
youth in the nation-building and shall
promote and protect their physical,
moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social
well-being.
It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism

10. Resource of the Community
Community Change Agents
Fore-runners of social
transformation
Essential Asset of the
community because of their
creativity, resourcefulness &
keenness

11. Responsibilities of the Youth
 Reproduce – fulfill the position left
by elders
 Protection- protect their culture &
tradition while at the same time makes
it better & embrace changes in the
society
Growth- growth of a country in all
spheres like social, political &
economic spheres

12. THE 5 C’S OF PYD
1.Competenc
e
2.Confidence
3.Connection
4.Character
5.Caring

13. 1. COMPETENCE
Positive view of one’s action in specific
areas including:
-Social Competence refers to
interpersonal skills (e.g.
Conflict Resolution)
-Cognitive Competence refers to
cognitive abilities (e.g. Decision Making)
-Academic Competence refers school
performance
-Health Competence involves exercise,
nutrition and rest to keep oneself fit
-Vocational Competence work habits
and exploration of career choice

14. 2. CONFIDENCE
An internal sense of
overall positive self-
worth and
self-efficacy

15. 3. CONNECTION
Positive bonds with
people & institutes that
reflected in exchanged
between the individual
and his or her peers,
family, school, and
comminity in which both
parties contribute to the
relationship

16. 4. CHARACTER
 A sense of right and
wrong
 Respect for societal
and cultural norms
 Possession of
standards for
correct behavior

17. 5. CARING
A sense of
Sympathy and
Empathy for
others

18. •Young people whose lives
incorporated with these 5C’s would
be on a development path that
demonstrate a 6th C’ Contribution to
self, family, community and
of civil society.

19.  Make God as an
important part of your
day
 Don’t belive in
unethecal practieces
 GET A good education
 Keep Busy
 Spend some time by
enjoying nature
 Read good books
 Learn to cook,
 Learn to write
 Meditate
 Respect your elders
 Always be true to your word
 Be honest
 Be thrifty with your time and
money
 Don’t waste anything
 Think before you speak
 Be careful of the words you
write
 Forgive
 Be tolerant of others and
their beliefd
 Make good friends with those
people you admire