June PreventEd Speaker Series

Amplify Their Voice: A Guide to Hosting Youth Advocacy Events

Presented by Emily Wilkerson, Community Strategist with PreventEd

Want to empower young people to be changemakers?

This interactive session will equip you with the tools and knowledge to host impactful youth advocacy events. Learn how to create a platform for young voices on issues they care about, fostering their civic engagement and leadership skills. We’ll discuss:

• Effective planning strategies: From selecting an issue to budgeting.
• Engaging activities: Ideas for workshops, debates, simulations, and more, catering to different age groups and interests.
• Building partnerships: Connecting with local organizations, policymakers, and media to amplify their message.
• Creating a safe and inclusive space: Strategies to foster respectful dialogue and address potential challenges.

This training will be hosted in a hybrid format with both in-person and Zoom options to attend. While the training is free to attend, we are asking all attendees to please register below.