CHILDENT AND YOUTHS FOR STRONG COMMUNITY CREATION

Abstract

This article aimed to form a network of children and youths in building strong communities. using community social capital through community research of children and youth Under the support of Thai Health Promotion Foundation with children and youth in more than 98 sub-districts across the country of the network to build livable local communities. 3 main approaches were found: 1) 6 dimensions of social capital analysis of children and youths, consisting of (1) the dimension of community history, (2) the dimension of society and well-being, (3) the dimension of religion and belief, (4) the dimension of economy and occupation, (5) the dimension of culture and tradition, and (6) community health dimensions. 2) 4 main roles in building a strong community of children and youths, consisting of (1) activist and community activity organizer, (2) cultural detective, (3) community communicator, and (4) community researcher. 3) 3 approaches to building a strong community of children and youths, consisting of (1) establishing concrete networks, (2) establishing creative spaces, and (3) promoting the community by children and youths.