A study to map community-based youth associations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and their role in preparing and empowering Saudi youth.
Amid rapid development transformations, community-based youth associations stand out as key actors in youth work—not only by delivering programs, but also by creating enabling spaces that place young people at the heart of the development process.
This report draws on the official definition of civil associations adopted by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, affirming the distinctiveness of community-based youth associations whose activities and programs center on youth. These associations seek to address young people’s challenges, develop their capabilities, and empower them to become active members of their communities.
The report discusses the position of these associations within the youth work ecosystem in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and their role in building capacities, refining skills, and strengthening values of belonging and citizenship. It also highlights their contribution to supporting youth initiatives and developing future leaders. In addition, it sheds light on current practices, the approaches underpinning youth programs, and the challenges associations face in achieving deeper and more sustainable impact.
The report further opens space for reflection on the future of community-based youth associations and their role in advancing the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030—through improving operating models, strengthening integration with government entities and the non-profit sector, and moving from individual efforts toward systematic, institutional impact.
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