John,
We get it. You've got finals. The vaccines are out. You have a "social life" again. Okay okay okay.
So we've got good news! We are extending the deadline to apply to our cohort of youth organizers through Memorial Day! Applications are now due May 31st, but we still encourage you to apply now! Why? Because we're reviewing applications as they come in, so the sooner you get your application done, the better.
More good news: We've now got video explanations of our programs and answers to your Frequently Asked Questions. Check out the full video here, or skip to the part you want to know using the shortcut links below.
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YouthResource: Provide safe and supportive environments for LGBTQ people of color
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Muslim Youth Leadership Council: Young Muslims join together to combat racism, anti-Muslim hate, homophobia, and transphobia
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ECHO: A year-long organizing and leadership development program for young people living with HIV
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#FreeThePill Youth Council: Bring birth control pills over-the-counter, without an age restriction
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Abortion Out Loud: Fight for youth access to abortion care and end shame and stigma around abortion
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International Youth Leadership Council: For DC-based students who want to fight for global reproductive health and rights
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Student Organizers: For high school and college students who want to run campaigns in their schools for sexual and reproductive health and rights, such as gender neutral housing, free contraception on campus, or the creation of Gender & Sexuality Resource Centers
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Know Your IX: Support survivors of sexual assault to lead the fight to end gender-based violence in their schools
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YWOC for Reproductive Justice: Young womxn of color fighting to decrease sexual health disparities, educate about reproductive oppression, and bring a Reproductive Justice lens to the larger fight for sexual health and reproductive rights.
We also answered about 16 different FAQs at the end of the video here.
Remember, those who join our youth organizing programs for the 2021-2022 school year are part of a group of 130 youth activists aged 14-24 who receive training, support, and stipends to organize for reproductive justice in their community. Those accepted will receive in-depth training at our virtual Youth Activist Institute in September, and then begin a life-changing experience networking with youth activists and building organizing skills.
In solidarity,
The Youth Organizing Team at Advocates for Youth
P.S. - if you're not ages 14-24, can you forward this email to someone you think would be a good fit? Or to an organization who works with young people? We need everyone to do their part to help us build this incredible group!
Plus, we find that most of the people we accept were told to apply by a trusted adult, mentor or friend. So send this to someone you think is a rising star today.
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