Belize Policy Research Institute at UB

Young people, we want to hear from you! 🙌

Take a few minutes to complete the E-survey 📝 and share your thoughts, experiences, and priorities.

Your voice matters 💬 and your input can help shape what comes next ✨

📲 Scan the QR Code or Click the link ⬇ below
https://forms.gle/fSgVv7Tmf4K8eChg6

🔔 Happening Today!

📢 San Pedro Youth this is your opportunity to be heard, share openly, and help shape decisions that impact young people across Belize.
Belize is developing a new National Youth Development Policy & Strategy, and we want to hear from you!

💬 Bring a friend and be part of the conversation.

📅 Today, May 22, 2026
📍 San Pedro Junior College
🕒 6:30 pm

👥 Youth ages 14–29 are especially encouraged to participate, but the entire community is welcome!

✨ Your voice matters. Your future matters!

📣📣📣SAN PEDRO YOUTH CONSULTATION

Belize is developing a new National Youth Development Policy & Strategy and we want to hear from you. 🇧🇿

Join the Belize Youth Consultation and share your experiences, challenges, ideas, and priorities for young people in Belize.

All community members are welcome. Youth ages 14–29 are especially encouraged to participate.

🗓 May 22, 2026
🕛 6:30 p.m.
📍 San Pedro Junior College

Your voice matters ✨

🔔 Happening Today!

📢 Belize City Youth this is your opportunity to be heard, share openly, and help shape decisions that impact young people across Belize.

Belize is developing a new National Youth Development Policy & Strategy, and we want to hear from you!

💬 Bring a friend and be part of the conversation.

📅 Today, May 21, 2026
📍 DYS Auditorium, Gateway Building
🕒 6:30 pm

👥 Youth ages 14–29 are especially encouraged to participate, but the entire community is welcome!

✨ Your voice matters. Your future matters!

📣📣📣BELIZE YOUTH CONSULTATION

Belize is developing a new National Youth Development Policy & Strategy and we want to hear from you. 🇧🇿

Join the Belize Youth Consultation and share your experiences, challenges, ideas, and priorities for young people in Belize.

All community members are welcome. Youth ages 14–29 are especially encouraged to participate.

Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Venue: DYS Auditorium Gateway Building, Belize City

Your voice matters. ✨

🔔 Happening Today!

📢 Cayo Youth this is your opportunity to be heard, share openly, and help shape decisions that impact young people across Belize.

Belize is developing a new National Youth Development Policy & Strategy, and we want to hear from you!

💬 Bring a friend and be part of the conversation.

📅 Today, May 20, 2026
📍 Sacred Heart Auditorium
🕒 6:30 pm

👥 Youth ages 14–29 are especially encouraged to participate, but the entire community is welcome!

✨ Your voice matters. Your future matters!

📣 📣 📣 CAYO YOUTH CONSULTATION

Belize is developing a new National Youth Development Policy & Strategy and we want to hear from you. 🇧🇿

Join the Cayo Youth Consultation (San Igancio, Santa Elena, Benque, and surrounding areas) and share your experiences, challenges, ideas, and priorities for young people in Belize.

All community members are welcome. Youth ages 14–29 are especially encouraged to participate.

🗓️ May 20, 2026
🕐 6:30 p.m.
📍 Sacred Heart Auditorium

Your voice matters. ✨

Belize City, Belize, May 20, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

National Youth Consultations Begin in Toledo with Strong Community Participation

The national consultation phase for Belize’s new National Youth Development Policy and Strategy has officially begun, with the first district consultation successfully held in Toledo on May 18 2026. The session brought together more than 100 participants, including young people, students, parents, teachers, police officers, and other community members.

Participants shared their perspectives on a range of issues affecting young people, including education and practical life skills, sports and talent development, mental health and support services, youth entrepreneurship, access to opportunities, safety, parental and community support, and stronger avenues for youth voice and participation.

The Belize Policy Research Institute at the University of Belize (BELPRI-UB) is coordinating the preparation of the policy and strategy in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Youth, Sports & Diaspora Relations and the Department of Youth Services, with the support of UNICEF Belize. The Toledo session forms part of a wider public engagement phase that includes district youth consultations and school-based data collection taking place from May 18–29, 2026, along with a national e-survey for young people ages 18–29, focus groups, and stakeholder interviews.

Together, these activities will help inform a policy and strategy that reflects the realities, aspirations, and priorities of young people across Belize. Following the Toledo session, school-based data collection and the district youth consultation were also completed in Stann Creek, with approximately 150 participants. The consultation process now moves to the Cayo District as the national engagement continues.

Click the link for the E-Survey ⬇
https://forms.gle/fSgVv7Tmf4K8eChg6

For more information, please contact:
Belize Policy Research Institute
Belize City, Belize
Email: [email protected].
Phone: +501-223-0256 Ext. 2070

🚨 Happening TODAY in Stann Creek! 🚨

Youth of Stann Creek, this is your opportunity to be heard.

Belize is developing a new National Youth Development Policy & Strategy, and your voice is a key part of shaping it. We want to hear your experiences, your challenges, and your ideas!

This is your space to speak up, share openly, and help shape decisions that impact young people across Belize.

👥 Youth ages 14–29 are especially encouraged to participate, but the entire community is welcome!

📅 Today, May 19, 2026
📍 Russell Chiste Garcia Auditiorium
🕒 6:30 pm

💬 Bring a friend and be part of the conversation.

✨ Your voice matters. Your future matters!

🚨 Youth Consultations kick off TODAY! 🚨

Belize is developing a new National Youth Development Policy & Strategy, and this is your chance to be part of the conversation.

We’re traveling across the country to hear directly from YOU!

Your Ideas, Your Challenges, and Your Vision for the Future. ✨

This is your space to speak up and help shape what comes next.

📍 Check the schedule and find a consultation near you
👥 Bring a friend and join the conversation

✉️ The entire community is invited.

💬 Your voice matters. Your future matters!