“…Results showed that young people who serve as peer leaders gain knowledge and skills as well as develop a sense of self-identity, self-efficacy and empowerment. Peer leadership opportunities also allowed teenagers to develop a view of themselves as change agents in their community and develop a community perspective (Benton et al, 2020; Cramer et al, 2015; Pieczka and Casteltrione, 2019; Rhee et al, 2012; Thompson and Nigg, 2021). Finally, by being a peer leader, young people can enhance their communication and team skills (Ochieng, 2003).…”