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Exploring youth and community relations in Cali, Colombia

Asociación Mision Mixta (AMM)

Fundación Grupo Experimental de Alternativas Culturales (GEAC)

Asociación de Mujeres Activas por un Futuro Mejor (MAFUM)

This paper describes the findings of four youth groups in Cali, who conducted exploratory qualitative research in their marginalized and violent neighbourhoods, looking at the social networks, resources and assets of local community members. Their research focused especially on the ways in which young people capitalize on their social supports in the absence of material assets. Whilst there was a sense of social solidarity in these neighbourhoods, this could not make up for the absence of any institutional presence. The authors call for further research, but make some preliminary recommendations regarding the need for collective discussion and activities to strengthen community ties, and to pave the way for building links with external groups and institutions.

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