Community youth development, or CYD, is a philosophy emphasizing the uniquely symbiotic nature of youth development to community development by situating the two practices in a common framework. CYD combines the natural instincts of young people as they desire to create change in their surrounding environments by developing partnerships between youth-related organizations and community development agencies to create new opportunities for youth to serve their communities while developing their personal abilities.

See also

• Positive youth development
• Youth voice
• Youth empowerment
• Youth rights
• Youth-led media
• The Freechild Project

External links

• Community Youth Development Journal
• Innovation Center
• Community Youth Development: Programs, Policies, and Practices
• YouthBuild USA
• Youth On Board
• Uth TV