The City of Boulder is organizing two pivotal workshops aimed at engaging the community in its pursuit of becoming a UNICEF Child-Friendly City. These sessions are crucial as they will inform the development of the city's Youth Action Plan, essential in the Child-Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) aimed to positively transform the lives of young residents. A particular focus will be on integrating the perspectives of youth from grades 6 to 12, though space is also reserved for parents, caregivers, and adults professionally involved with children's services.
The initial workshop is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 30, a date conveniently falling on a non-school day for students in the Boulder Valley School District, which could increase accessibility for the targeted youth demographic. Running from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the City of Boulder Municipal Service Center, this forum seeks extensive participation. According to the City of Boulder, the second meeting will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 6, between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at the same venue. Attendees are encouraged to partake in both events, though it is not a stipulation for involvement.
Through these workshops, Boulder aims to pioneer a model that centers on the well-being, rights, and voices of its young population. This initiative aligns with the global CFCI movement, which advocates for urban environments that fully accommodate the needs of children, embracing a comprehensive approach to community fabric, policy-making, and the everyday lived experiences of the youngest among us.
