Youth Scotland is working with Scottish Government to bring the Young Islander's Challenge to our island communities.

We want to know your views on topics that matter to your life like:

• What are the issues that affect your life?
• What is good about your island community?
• What could be better about your island community?
• What would you change if you could?
• What would you like to see the Young Islander’s Network do and/or achieve?

Anyone aged 5 -25 who lives on a Scottish Island can take part. Under 13s can participate as part of a school/youth groups/community group, or can participate at home with parental/carer support. Those aged 13 and over can take part with a group or as an individual.

What you have to do

Complete the eventbrite link and we will send you a Young Islanders challenge sheet to complete. This will ask you questions about life on your island which we'd like you to answer and evidence. Your evidence can include photos, videos, creative art – you choose. You need to spend at least 5 hours completing and evidencing your challenge to get a Hi5 award. You can either post or email your evidence over to us, and we will send you a Hi5 certificate.

What Next for the Young Islanders Network - beyond the challenge

In addition to understanding young people’s views through this Young Islanders Challenge, we are going to provide additional training and support to a group of Young Islander Champions . We will work with these Young Islander Champions to explore the setting up of a Young Islander’s Network. This network will give young people from across Scotland’s islands the chance to come together, discuss their lives and challenges and help to shape what island life might be like for young people.

For more info on becoming a Young Islanders Champion, contact office@youthscotland.org.uk and we will signpost you to your local Young Islanders Project.