3. Achnu is a non-profit development organization that was created in 1991. It is affiliated with the World Federation of United Nations Associations, and it has consultation status at the United Nations system and as formal representative before the Economic commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, CEPAL. They deliver services in two regions the Santiago Metropolitan and the Biobio regions, located in Chile. Achnuis a part of governmental and societal-civil specialized committees in which they discuss institutional and legal reforms to improve the lives of children and youth and to acknowledge them as individuals with full rights. In their goal to contribute to the strengthening of society, Achnuparticipates on a national level with NGOs working for children and youth rights and also working against the sexual exploitation of children and youth. Program overview Achnu (n.d.). Retrieved May 23, 2011, from http://www.achnu.cl/.
4. ACHNU’s mission is to develop programs to promote the rights of children and youth, and to lead them to their self-affirmation through actions in places of their own, such as school and their neighborhoods. ACHNU´s work is to be an ally to children and youth. Its concern is to put into effect the rights that will guarantee their full development and happiness, where they are protagonists of their present. Mission Statement Promote, protect and defend the rights of children and young people through the implementation in place of social development initiatives that stimulate their skills, enhance their participation and prevent situations that violate their rights. Vision Help foster a culture that respects the rights of children and young people. Objectives To contribute to children and youth’s holistic development and effective participation through programs that involve regional and community networks and to contribute to political networks in the areas of Education and Culture, Training and Protection of Rights. Program mission and goals Achnu (n.d.). Retrieved May 23, 2011, from http://www.achnu.cl/.
5. Education: Development of participatory models for boys and girls for the purpose of improving the quality of their learning, and/or motivate school reintegration. Local development: Implementation of proposals aimed to motivate the participation of children and young people, as well as proposals for intervention in order to reintegrate them socially when they have been victims of violations or exclusion. Legal defense: Programs of legal and social care to children and victims of severe abuse. Employability: training young people in information and communication technologies to the labor insertion, the above with emphasis on training in social skills which allows them to better job performance and a recognition of their communities. Study and research: generation of studies and diagnoses in children's issues through innovative methodologies to give a quantitative and qualitative vision Consulting and training: Programs to social institutions, governmental, teachers and professionals working with children in different areas of the children. Project areas Achnu (n.d.). Retrieved May 23, 2011, from http://www.achnu.cl/.
6. Achnuis a very powerful organization that can be a role model to other youth development organizations. They work to contribute to the youth’s holistic development through regional and community networks. As I was browsing the website I noticed that they have an extensive network of community support systems and partners. I think that this is a very important aspect of youth organizations. In order to ensure longevity and be an effective organization one must have community support. I feel that Achnuputs the children first and strives to do whatever possible to promote positive youth development. When an organization puts the people they serve first they are empowering all who are involved. The rewards are many, not only are the youth, adults, and organization benefiting from the organization, but the community as a whole. It is important to see the big picture and how the overall work is contributing to the greater good. Achnuhas projects in many areas. They are involved in education, local development, legal defense, employment, study and research, and consulting and training. Organizations should develop the youth as a whole and make services available to tailor to each youth’s individual needs. Achnuis an example of an organization who does just so. Achnu as a model organization
