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Dear John,
For over ten years I've worked with young people across the globe and there is one thing that never changes no matter where you work– young people are passionate, innovative and ready to take a seat at the decision making table. It has been my pleasure to work alongside young folks and guide them through the development of innovative, high impact programs providing education and information on sexual and reproductive health. Now, I have the opportunity to bring this experience to the Texas Campaign.
I am excited to share that the Texas Campaign has launched the Young Ambassadors program as a way to engage young adults in a more meaningful way.
The Texas Campaign Young Ambassador Program aims to connect passionate young advocates with the platforms, people, and tools they need to strengthen their capacity, increase their knowledge, and expand their networks so that they can continue to champion increased access to sexual and reproductive health care and sexual education for all for years to come.
During the program, young ambassadors will:
- Receive funding to develop their very own advocacy project with the guidance of an assigned TXC Advisor
- Have the opportunity to meet with experts within the Adolescent & Youth Sexual & Reproductive Health (AYSRH) field
- Participate in webinars and workshops to gain more knowledge about AYSRH
- Get training in advocacy, Texas policy around sexual and reproductive health for young people, trauma informed approaches to sex-ed, inclusivity and other relevant topics
- Network with other passionate young advocates and professionals
- Share their stories and contribute to the creation of more relevant and impactful youth focused programs and interventions within the Texas Campaign
The program is open to ten young people living in Texas between the ages of 17 and 20 who are passionate about improving access to sexual and reproductive health, and who are interested in developing their leadership and advocacy skills.
I invite you all to celebrate this moment with us and share this information with any young people in your networks that would benefit from this opportunity. Please contact me if you have any questions.
In solidarity,
Carolina Salmeron
Senior Project Director
[email protected]
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