Youth Voice Week is April 13-17! Hosted by the Collective for Youth Empowerment in STEM & Society (CYESS) and the Afterschool Alliance, this week aims to amplify youth voice and celebrate how afterschool and summer programs empower young people to take actions on issues they care about.

Here’s how you can participate in Youth Voice Week:

• Share Youth-Led Projects: Highlight initiatives where young people in your program have identified community issues and taken action.
• Amplify Youth Perspectives: Feature young people’s voices directly through videos, interviews, written reflections, or social media takeovers. Let them share what issues matter to them and how your program has supported their leadership.
• Use #YouthVoiceWeek: Tag your posts with #YouthVoiceWeek to connect with a national movement celebrating youth-driven change.