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Are you a changemaker?
Young people like you across the country are volunteering, acting as leaders and role models, advocating, and making an impact in the lives of others. Read their stories below and tell us about how you are creating change for yourself and others!
Celeste
Cultural competence means understanding the people around you, understanding differences, and acting accordingly.
Education
Amber
I think it's so important that young people understand how the healthcare system works, and get an idea of what they can do to help the transition to being independent a little bit more easy.
Disabilities
Health and Safety
Pragya
Education justice means radically rethinking public education and that takes investing in young people.
Education
Leadership and Advocacy
Ifeoma
Remember that no one has gotten where they are without help!
Civic Engagement and Volunteering
Education
Leadership and Advocacy
Kamri
My advice to practitioners and researchers is come to us, the youth, and let us enlighten you on the issues youth face and what supports we need.
Civic Engagement and Volunteering
Health and Safety
Leadership and Advocacy
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Allie
I think that success is... what you demand of yourself and how much you're willing to make it work.
Education
Employment
Leadership and Advocacy