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Exploring Youth Perspectives: A Deep Dive into the Youth Voices Blog
Futures Summit Alliance
February 16, 2025
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🎧 Featured Podcasts
1. Youth Ally – "Enough is Enough"
Host: The Michael Marslew Youth Foundation
Duration: Varies (15 to 40 minutes)
Overview:
Join the Youth Ally team as they tackle youth-related topics and issues in this insightful podcast. "Enough is Enough" dives into real-world problems, amplifying youth voices, and providing actionable solutions. Hosted by a passionate group of young changemakers from The Michael Marslew Youth Foundation, this episode includes interviews with industry leaders, key figures, and organizations aiming to educate and raise awareness.
2. Evan Worldwide – Global Youth Perspectives
Host: Evan Richard Sulpizio Estrada
Duration: Varies (35 to 65 minutes)
Overview:
Created during the height of the COVID pandemic, this inspiring podcast brings together young leaders from across the globe. Hosted by Evan Richard Sulpizio Estrada, each episode dives into the intersection of politics, social conflicts, traditional cuisines, and cultural exchanges. From Ethiopia to Brazil, this podcast celebrates youth voices and their perspectives on critical issues while exploring the culinary traditions that connect us all.
📝 Articles of the Month
1. Power to the Youth
Author: Evan Michaeli and Andrea Tang for The Gator
Key Highlights:
Empowering Youth Advocacy: Read how young people advocacy at the Massachusetts Youth Climate Coalition rally at the Massachusetts State House propelled legislation for reform through.
Climate Action Initiatives: Discusses how the coalition has taken on legislation for climate education now before the Ways and Means Committee, demonstrating how young people have power to make their impact on policy.
Spotlight on Cooperation: Documents how young organizations in partnership have power to make their message heard and make dramatic impact.
Why It’s a Must-Read:
This article inspires youth by showcasing real-world examples of how they can have a direct impact on policy and national issues. It emphasizes the importance of collective action and persistence in fighting for a sustainable future.
2. El mundo en el que vivimos: ¿Por qué ocurren tantas desgracias?
Author: Pedro Santana
Key Highlights:
Crisis de salud mental: Highlights the unprecedented global mental health crisis, noting that 1 in 2 people experience a mental health disorder. It emphasizes the stigma surrounding conditions like depression, which affects 3.8% of the global population and is particularly neglected in low-to-middle-income countries.
Contaminación: Discusses the alarming issue of pollution, especially plastic waste. In 2019 alone, 368 million tons of plastic were produced, contributing to catastrophic environmental consequences like biodiversity loss, marine pollution, and economic damage.
Why It’s a Must-Read:
This article explores two critical crises shaping our world—mental health and environmental pollution—and urges readers to reflect on how human behavior and societal norms contribute to these issues. It’s a call to awareness and collective responsibility to address the root causes of global suffering.
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