Young people starting a chapter
Starting a COE Chapter
The kit for the moment a group of young people decides to become a chapter. It gathers COE's founding texts and working agreements in one place — the Manifesto 2000 pledge, the guiding principles, the credo, the Children's Declaration of 1989, the six areas a chapter explores, the youth contract, and the council circle. Refreshed 2026.
What's inside
What's inside
- Establish a chapter
- Guiding principles & credo
- The Children's Declaration (1989)
- What a chapter explores
- The youth contract & council
The founding texts, gathered — Reflect · Connect · Act.
Who it's for
Who it's for
For a group of young people ready to become a chapter. Read it together, keep what serves you, and make the rest your own.
Credits & permissions
Credits & permissions
Written by Dr Nina Meyerhof, edited by Deborah Moldow. Copying is permitted with appropriate credit.
This edition refreshed 2026