"In Washington, D.C., more than 100 young activists came together for Advocates for Youth's annual Youth Activist Institute (YAI) - a five-day gathering that has become a cornerstone of youth advocacy and leadership development. This year marked the 25th anniversary of the Institute, underscoring decades of commitment to equipping young people with the tools to fight for sexual health, reproductive justice, and LGBTQ+ rights."
"Over the course of the week, participants attended trainings in community organizing, political activism, media engagement, storytelling, and reproductive justice. They collaborated in program councils including YWOC, ECHO, Youth Resource, Abortion on Campus, Student Organizing, Free the Pill, and the Muslim Youth Leadership Council. Each council hosted peer-led sessions, allowing youth to learn directly from one another and share strategies from their own communities."
Advocates for Youth hosted a five-day Youth Activist Institute in Washington, D.C., marking its 25th anniversary and convening over 100 young activists. Participants attended trainings in community organizing, political activism, media engagement, storytelling, and reproductive justice. Youth collaborated through program councils such as YWOC, ECHO, Youth Resource, Abortion on Campus, Student Organizing, Free the Pill, and the Muslim Youth Leadership Council. Peer-led sessions enabled direct knowledge-sharing and strategy exchange from diverse communities. The funded trip provided networking with national movement leaders. Social events balanced strategy with joy, supporting friendship-building and activist resilience. Alumni have continued to shape movements and policy.
Read at Advocate.com
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