About This Initiative
The Open Society Youth Initiative works to identify, inspire, empower, and learn from a network of young, active citizens promoting open society ideals.

Why Police Stops are not Making England Safer
Chris Baugh
December 9, 2011
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Police in England continue to argue that "stop and search" tactics are essential in the battle against knife crime. But the numbers are not convincing.

Young People with Disabilities in Africa Challenge the Status Quo
Kimberly O'Haver
December 5, 2011
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Young people with disabilities in Africa continue to face enormous challenges. Twenty-three-year-old Seray Bangura from Sierra Leone is working to change this.

Youth Action Fund
The Youth Action Fund provides small grants and other support to encourage progressive, youth-driven initiatives that are aligned with the mission of the Open Society Foundations.

Youth Citizen Journalism
The Youth Initiative has sponsored a series of youth citizen journalism workshops to accompany the Moving Walls International documentary photography exhibit across the Middle East and North Africa.

Call for Proposals: Global Debates
Deadline: Ongoing
The Open Society Youth Initiative supports debate programs and events in higher education and for young people around the world in any language.