Mana Taiohi - Youth Development Principles
Mana Taiohi is a principle-based framework that informs a way to work with young people in Aotearoa.
It has evolved from the youth development principles previously expressed in the Youth Development Strategy of Aotearoa.
The Mana Taiohi framework is informed by:
The framework centres around the concept of mana. Mana is the authority we inherit at birth which can be affected by our choices and actions. It emphasises the right of a young person, to know about this, and to have agency in their lives and the decisions that impact them.
Honouring the mana of young people involves celebrating their identities, and acknowledging their realities. It supports them to find their voice, work to their strengths, and step into leadership.
Mana is an overarching principle of the framework and the following eight principles are in two sequential sections;
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Firstly, the mana young people have, and
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Secondly, how a youth development approach can whakamana young people. Whakamana in this context means to empower, encourage and affirm.
Click on the images below to explore each principle and see relevant resources.
