California lawmakers hear pleas to stabilize gender-affirming care as hospitals withdraw services At a joint Senate–Assembly budget hearing, state officials, clinicians and families described hospital program closures and provider shortages tied to federal actions and urged lawmakers to approve a $26 million one‑time request to stabilize access for youth and families in California.

California lawmakers are facing urgent calls to stabilize gender-affirming care as hospitals withdraw critical services, leaving families in distress.

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#CA #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #YouthEmpowerment #HealthAccess

Committee unanimously advances State Pollinator Act after testimony from 15‑year‑old 4‑H ambassador SB 2065, the State Pollinator Act, was advanced by the committee in a 4–0 vote after Lucille Morehouse, a 15‑year‑old 4‑H state ambassador, testified about pollinator declines and requested state designations for four pollinators; the sponsor and members praised her work and she distributed pollinator seeds to the room.

A 15-year-old 4-H ambassador's passionate plea for pollinator protection has led to the unanimous advancement of the State Pollinator Act in Oklahoma!

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#OK #CitizenPortal #AgriculturalSustainability #EnvironmentalProtection #YouthEmpowerment

The Dream Of A Government Job And The Smoke Of Rebellion: Balochistan’s Tragic Story Balochistan’s expanding classrooms reveal a quiet revolution of education and aspiration that, if matched by jobs and inclusion, can transform alienation into

From remote villages to Quetta’s hostels, a generation seeks knowledge. The real test: can the state turn education into opportunity?
By Karim Nawaz Qaisrani

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#Balochistan #Education #YouthEmpowerment #Pakistan #SocialChange #Policy #Pakistan

New Network Will Connect Former Foster Youth With Workforce Resources The Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing at the School of Social Work is launching a grant-funded hotline staffed by former foster youth to guide peers aging out of care toward jobs, education...

A new initiative from the University of Texas aims to support youth aging out of foster care by connecting them to jobs, education, and essential services, addressing long-standing gaps in transitional support. #FosterCare #YouthEmpowerment
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The Dream Of A Government Job And The Smoke Of Rebellion: Balochistan’s Tragic Story Balochistan’s expanding classrooms reveal a quiet revolution of education and aspiration that, if matched by jobs and inclusion, can transform alienation into

In Balochistan, classrooms are rewriting the future—education is rising, but without jobs and dignity, hope risks turning into unrest.
By Karim Nawaz Qaisrani

Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/13-Apr-2026/...

#Balochistan #Education #YouthEmpowerment #Pakistan #SocialChange #Policy

Legislative counsel walks House committee through H.803 apprenticeship updates On April 7, 2026 the Vermont House Committee on Commerce & Economic Development reviewed H.803, which would revise Title 21 apprenticeship definitions, make demographic reporting voluntary and remove Social Security numbers from required registered-apprenticeship fields, expand advisory-board duties, and adjust youth-apprenticeship registration and reporting. The bill is set to take effect July 1, 2026; several technical items were referred to the Department of Labor for clarification.

Vermont is set to reshape its apprenticeship landscape with H.803, a bill that modernizes definitions and supports for underserved communities while removing the requirement for Social Security numbers in registration!

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#VT #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #YouthEmpowerment

#YouthEmpowerment is not just a concept—it is a responsibility we all share. Supporting and listening to the next generation will help shape a stronger future for all.
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Honoured to have been invited as Keynote Speaker at the John Abbott College Model United Nations closing ceremony today.

Thank you to Lorelei and the entire organizing committee for the invitation and for bringing together such an engaged and impressive group of young leaders.
#YouthEmpowerment
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Voting matters! Remember in November!
#ElectionsMatter #youthempowerment #DemocracyMUSTPrevail #MIDTERMS2026 #hope #RememberInNovember #PositiveChange

Voting matters! Remember in November!
#ElectionsMatter #youthempowerment #DemocracyMUSTPrevail #MIDTERMS2026 #hope #RememberInNovember #PositiveChange

Hungary’s Viktor Orban, ally of Trump and Putin, concedes election defeat WIth record turnout, Hungarians chose to end the 16-year rule of the prime minister who was a self-proclaimed champion of illiberal Christian democracy.

Orban defeated!
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#Orban #Hungary #TrumpRegime #FarRightExtremism #VotingHasConsequences #youthempowerment #ElectionsMatter

#YouthEmpowerment through #RaisingMoxie exists as a critical conversation with implications for children/teens and communities in war, and in areas with street violence. #SpiralLiteracy #BlackLiteracyMatters #AmnestyInternational #BoysAndGirlsClub youtu.be/l5J7-u9HGmw?...

Youth Council panel highlights student survey, urges more funding and school-based access to mental-health care Cape Coral Youth Council members presented survey results and hosted mental-health experts on April 7, 2026; panelists called for more funding, earlier intervention and expanded school-based services, and described a nonprofit crisis service that diverts 92–94% of school calls from hospitalization.

Cape Coral's Youth Council is tackling the critical issue of youth mental health, revealing alarming survey results that highlight the impact of academic pressure and stigma on students.

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#CapeCoralCityLeeCounty #FL #CapeCoralYouth #CitizenPortal #YouthEmpowerment

‘Finding their voice’: exploring female adolescents’ perspectives and experiences of a youth leadership programme Abstract. In order to increase women’s participation in leadership roles, an understanding of what barriers exist to inhibit female leadership development

Gemma Quartarella, Romana Morda & Laurie A Chapin explore the perspectives of female adolescents in a youth leadership programme in Australia, and the importance of "finding your voice" and "not holding back" for becoming agents of social change #CDJ #YouthEmpowerment buff.ly/XZf25B7

A strong society is built by the values we pass to the next generation. When we uplift and guide our youth, we are not just shaping their future—we are protecting the future of our entire nation.
#StrongSociety
#YouthEmpowerment
#FutureGeneration
#BuildTheFuture
#EducationMatters
#Leadership

The Youth Empowerment Initiative helps equip young people with real-life skills. Give your child an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment. Register today to secure their spot.

#SoundingTheAlarm #FailsafeERA #ACTenough #YouthEmpowerment

Council highlights youth apprenticeships and employer liability as barriers to placing under‑18 students in clinical roles Council members heard HOSA student findings and training-fund apprenticeship models and discussed employer hesitancy driven by liability, HIPAA and age rules. Presenters urged pilot employer partnerships, clear WAC guidance and regional messengers to ‘myth-bust’ obstacles and expand rural access.

Youth apprenticeships are being stifled by age restrictions and employer fears, leaving eager students just months away from opportunity—what can be done to bridge this gap?

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#WA #CitizenPortal #YouthEmpowerment #EmployerPartnerships #WorkforceDevelopment

Rangatahi Youth-Led Dissemination Campaign for Cocreated Eating and Well-Being Guidelines: Process and Pilot Implementation Evaluation Background: Youth should be partners in the development and dissemination of health information created for their demographic. The Manaora Rangatahi (youth) Guidelines comprise 10 eating and 10 wellbeing messages that were cocreated with rangatahi Māori (Māori youth) in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, and then disseminated through a digital media campaign. Objective: This study aimed to present the process evaluation of the co-design and implementation of the pilot digital media dissemination campaign of the Manaora Rangatahi Guidelines. Methods: The 17 rangatahi who were involved in the cocreation of the guidelines codeveloped a dissemination plan, filmed video clips for each of the 20 messages, and supported the 20-week digital media campaign. The codevelopment process over 4 wānanga (workshops) is described and critiqued, and the implementation was assessed using the data analytics from Instagram and TikTok, the main social media platforms for dissemination. The rangatahi participated in a short postcampaign review survey. Results: The dissemination plan included a website for the messages, a campaign name and logo, apparel with messaging and QR codes, and the design of a digital media campaign featuring the participating rangatahi. Video clips of each of the guideline messages featuring the rangatahi were professionally developed with support from 3 Māori influencers and a video production company. The 10 phases of the campaign involved the release of 2 messages (one eating and one wellbeing) every fortnight over 20 weeks. Instagram and TikTok analytics showed that the campaign achieved >1.48 million impressions and >19,000 engagement actions (eg, likes, comments, and sharing). The mean engagement rate (Instagram 6.2%, TikTok 1.2%) was greater than or similar to the platforms’ medians across all industries (0.36% and 1.73%, respectively). Various paid promotion strategies boosted the number of impressions, and paying one of the influencers to promote the messages in phase 8 created a more than 10-fold increase in impressions on Instagram. The estimated cost of the overall campaign was NZ $125,000 (US $72,500). The majority (about 60%) of rangatahi felt the campaign was successful and engaging. Conclusions: Rangatahi have expert knowledge in how to disseminate messages to their peers. They successfully co-designed and pilot-tested the implementation of a low-cost digital media campaign using peer-to-peer messaging and videos, which achieved substantial reach. The dissemination reach was good, but was significantly influenced by paid promotions. The cost per thousand impressions was equivalent to or better than much larger government-funded health promotion social media campaigns targeting youth. The development and dissemination of eating and well-being messages aimed at youth should ideally involve partnering with the target audience to enhance the relevance and reach of the messages. A well-funded dissemination campaign with paid promotions through influencers and digital platforms could expect to achieve substantial awareness of the messages.

JMIR Formative Res: Rangatahi Youth-Led Dissemination Campaign for Cocreated Eating and Well-Being Guidelines: Process and Pilot Implementation Evaluation #YouthEmpowerment #MāoriYouth #HealthInformation #WellBeing #DigitalMedia

🌟 We at @kalkalhuman are pleased to have attended Champion Change, organized by @Sihanetwork. It was an inspiring opportunity to learn, connect, and empower youth to drive positive change in our communities. 💪✨
#ChampionChange #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityImpact #KalkalHuman

Senate advances youth reentry bill after committee changes to narrow scope and address fiscal concerns Senators advanced LB 9 62 to improve transition planning for youth leaving juvenile facilities after adopting judiciary committee amendments that narrowed eligibility and aligned agency responsibilities, with sponsors saying changes eliminate the bill’s fiscal impact.

Senator McKinney's LB 9 62 is set to revolutionize youth reentry with a streamlined approach that prioritizes housing, education, and mentorship—all without additional funding.

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#NE #RecidivismReduction #CitizenPortal #YouthEmpowerment #EducationAccess

📢⚖️ Cycling is about freedom, access, and independence.

✊🏼CycleFest is creating a more inclusive and equitable space for youth and communities across Calgary.

🗓️ June 6, Downtown Calgary

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📧 events@youthenroute.ca

#CycleFestYYC #YouthEmpowerment #SocialImpact #RideTheStrangeYYC

We don't just help children survive—we empower them to thrive! ✨ Elite Star Foundation breaks the cycle of poverty & abuse through education, protection, & skills training. Together, we build a future of hope. 💙

#YouthEmpowerment
​ #ChildProtection #BreakTheCycle #EndPoverty #Education

Rep. John Martin presents resolution to create a Missouri Seal of Civic Recognition for students House Concurrent Resolution 31 would establish a tiered Seal of Civic Recognition for students in grades 6–12 administered through DESE and the civics and patriotic work group; proponents argued it would incentivize civic engagement while some members urged simplified rollout and fiscal safeguards.

Missouri is on the verge of honoring student civic engagement with a new tiered Seal of Civic Recognition—could this be the catalyst for a wave of active citizenship among youth?

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#MO #CitizenPortal #EducationInitiatives #CivicRecognition #YouthEmpowerment

$5,000 is up for grabs to support young people protecting our planet. While funding lasts, We Save the World is donating $25 to the nonprofits championed by the next 200 youth who use their Eco-Hero Launchpad.
Get started: launchpad.wesavetheworld.org

#YouthEmpowerment #Conservation #ClimateAction

We're so excited to welcome a new batch of brilliant young people to our team as #YoungFacilitators - paid employees, all aged 18-25, who work with our youth team to provide a range of exciting youth programmes following our #Youth4Youth model.

#YouthLed #Newham #EastLondon #YouthEmpowerment

The picture shows the participants of the meeting at SEEU dedicated to young people's mental health.

#SEEU, as part of the #ChallengeEU alliance, met with #Gostivar Municipality to plan impactful initiatives for youth.

🔹 Hackathon for high school students
🔹 Awareness campaign on mental health & illegal substances

#YouthEmpowerment

Cottage Grove honors Public Safety Director Pete Kerner after 34 years of service Council members, county and regional law-enforcement leaders praised Public Safety Director Pete Kerner's 34 years of service at a recognition ceremony; Kerner thanked staff and family and said he will remain involved in the community.

Cottage Grove bids farewell to Public Safety Director Pete Kerner, celebrating 34 years of unwavering service and leadership in the community.

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#CottageGroveWashingtonCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #CottageGrovePublicSafety #PublicService #CommunityCollaboration #YouthEmpowerment

We had the privilege of reconnecting with Mr. Shanmugam Master, a dedicated mentor who has been consistently training students in various traditional disciplines, including Silambam. and providing DIY workshop his students.
#Collaboration #StudentLeadership #Silambam #YouthEmpowerment

The Fresh Air Fund ofrece campamentos de verano gratuitos; inscripciones abiertas y cupos limitados César Rodríguez, de The Fresh Air Fund, dijo que las aplicaciones para sus campamentos se abrieron en diciembre y que, pese a más de 3,000 solicitudes registradas, la capacidad es mucho menor (aprox. 1,800 plazas); la organización ofrece apoyo en la postulación y remite a Freshare.org para aplicar.

Los campamentos de verano gratuitos de The Fresh Air Fund están en plena inscripción, pero los cupos son limitados y ya han recibido más de 3,000 solicitudes.

¡No dejes pasar esta oportunidad!

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#Bronx #NY #OutdoorEducation #CitizenPortal #BronxCounty #YouthEmpowerment

From vulnerability to independence!
Mentorship, educational support, and life skills training can boost a child's confidence by 85% & reduce exposure to abuse. Together, we can empower children and transform lives. 💙 #ChildProtection #YouthEmpowerment #EducationForAll