HOW TO BUILD A YOUTH WING

THE ISSUE
for some youth wings, campaigning is an integral part of their
political thinking. Awareness-raising and political change
through campaigning is deeply rooted within the DNA of
youth members. Training members in how to campaign is
of the highest priority, and the party members might define
themselves as campaigners more than as youth politicians.
for other youth wings, campaigning is a tool to create attention
and debate, using means such as public debates, presence
in the press, activities at educational institutions, etc. such
youth wings will not prioritize the building of campaigning
skills amongst their members to the same degree as the first
group will.
When discussing your political platform we suggest that you
consider how campaigns will work for you.
Are campaigns an end in their own right, serving to enhance
the political skills and awareness of members and campaigners
and the general public? Or do they serve as one of many
communication tools in your effort to set an agenda and reach
your political objectives?
We hope you will find inspiration in this chapter, including
reflections on when and how to join forces and work together
in likely and unlikely alliances.
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