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Youth as Experts Youth as Experts
Youth as Experts
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My biggest success achieved during my project would be more so
self oriented. I feel like I really gained a sense of self and truly came
to know my personal value. I feel like this project made me realize
how much of a change I could make in the community and in the world
just as one person. 1 million starts with 1 and I think I could be that
one person to create a rippling effect that would inspired people to do
their best and help others if they are capable and if not in any financial
means at least with their time.
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To create a platform where youth can talk and learn.
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Our greatest success was being able to make a tangible difference
through the youth that we were able to either support one-on-one or
indirectly. While we did support over hundreds of youth online, we
believe that creating a safe, tightknit, and supportive network where
youth are able to free express themselves was our biggest goal.
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Helping youth find a sense of pride.
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By providing funding directly to youth who are signatories of the grant agreements, it positions youth as
experts both in micro and macro context as they are entrusted with transforming their knowledge and
experiences into actions to address issues and complex challenges.
