Youth In Action

Youth in Action has given a safe space to youth to become leaders and promote this leader ship in their community.  This program gives encouragement and power to help the youth become leaders for their generation. They give a safe space to the youth to come and talk about controversial subjects in today's society. While we were at youth in action two teens lead the activity that they did with us and I though that they were excellent. You can see the results of this program through these students, Youth in Action has given them the strength to be competent leaders.

Youth in Action's Mission

"  Youth In Action gives the space for youth share their stories, practice leadership, and create change in their communities"

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