Society for Children and Youth of BC

An advocacy, education and community engagement organization dedicated to improving the well-being and resilience of children and youth in BC through the advancement of their civic, political, economic, social, cultural and legal rights. Provides child rights programming including printed educational materials and workshops, assists municipalities with child friendly planning and design through direct engagement with young people and provides free legal services to children and youth across BC in non-criminal cases. The Child and Youth Friendly Communities Program aims to support youth in becoming active participants in the development of their communities, and to ensure local governance decision making and city planning includes youth input. The Child Rights Public Awareness Campaign is focused on raising awareness of child rights. Not for profit society.