National Youth
Commission
Proudly serving all youth communities in the Cayman Islands.
Our Mission & Values
Guiding, Developing, and Implementing Youth Policy
The Commission is comprised of up to 16 members representing youth, the public sector, private sector and civil society and falls under the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Heritage’s second priority of “Enhancing and Empowering our Youth”.
The key objectives of the Commission which align with this initiative are:
- To harness and develop the full potential of the youth as partners in nation-building by enhancing and empowering our youth.
- To provide the leadership in the formulation of the National Youth Policy and the setting of priorities and direction of all youth promotion and development programmes and activities in the Cayman Islands;
- To identify the concerns and needs of the youth by examining existing social, economic, educational, and recreational programmes for youth; develop and propose plans that support or improve such programmes; and make recommendations thereon to the Ministry with responsibility for Youth;
- To encourage wide and active engagement of the youth in all governmental and non-governmental programs, projects and activities affecting them; and
- To harness and develop the full potential of the youth as partners in nation-building by enhancing and empowering our youth.
Our Values
What we believe in
Youthful
Embody “for the youth and by the youth” in everything we do.
Empowerment
Encourage youth and foster connections with the community.
Intentional
Provide support by taking purposeful action.
Innovative
Be proactive with generationally relevant programs.
Inclusive
Provide a voice to minorities, at-risk youth, and persons with disabilities.
Our Partners
Initiatives
Empowering Cayman’s Youth: Financial Literacy & Grants
Building a strong financial future starts with knowledge and opportunity.
The National Youth Commission is dedicated to supporting young Caymanians through two key initiatives:
Financial Literacy Programme
Gain essential money management skills through the McGill Personal Finance Essentials Course—a free online programme designed to help Caymanians aged 14 to 25 build confidence in budgeting, investing, and financial planning. Complete the course, pass the final exam, and receive a KYD 250 award upon successful completion.
Youth Grants
Since 1995, youth grants have provided financial support to organisations that empower young Caymanians. The National Youth Commission now oversees quarterly grant disbursements to fund impactful youth programs, ensuring access to high-quality services and resources.
National Youth Policy
The National Youth Commission follows the National Youth Policy’s guidelines to foster the development of resilience in our Nation’s youth while embracing the Cayman culture.