YouthNet is committed to:

• The emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual, social and political development of young people
• The development of confident and skilled young people who are able to make informed, critical decisions, and exercise their rights as citizens by contributing to and benefiting from a more participatory democracy.
• The principles of equity, diversity and interdependence.
• The promotion of a peaceful, just and stable society.
• The principle and practice of developing relevant partnerships and working collaboratively.
• Being responsive and accountable to its membership.
• Recognising, valuing and promoting volunteers and volunteering.
• The promotion and dissemination of learning, best practice and quality standards.
• Open and transparent processes.