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National Youth Agenda

A NATIONAL YOUTH AGENDA

BY YOU FOR THEM

Y’all, we’ve lived through a lot – a global pandemic, an intersectional reckoning for equity and justice, social isolation and rising economic insecurity. Young people today face real challenges and we have our own ideas about how to solve them.

Yet, too often our voices aren’t heard by those who will determine our future. It’s time for our leaders to listen and respond to what matters most to us. That’s why ahead of the 2024 election, we’re gathering your stories to build a National Youth Agenda.

Together, we can send a powerful message to decision makers about what we want to see them do something about for years to come.

DoSomething team interviews students at Eagle Academy in Queens about issues they care about

WHAT WE'RE HEARING SO FAR

We’ve already convened over 1,000 young people to hear their stories through our flagship events and pop-up Storybooths. Here’s a look at the themes that you’re already elevating. We need to hear from you to ensure the agenda reflects your vision.

SHARE YOUR STORY IN PERSON

We’ll be hosting pop-up Storybooth events in New York, Texas and Wisconsin to help shape the National Youth Agenda. Find our upcoming events on our Art of Democracy page.

EXPLORE MORE STORIES

Wellness

Esther, 18 - Wisconsin

“I'm very passionate about the reproductive rights issue. Living under an 1849 abortion ban is humiliating and disempowering, you know…As someone who has less rights than my mother did at my age, it's disappointing.”

Justice

Arush, 17 - New Jersey

“I think I'm super lucky to come from a state that values all sorts of aspects of gender equality like reproductive justice, LGBTQ rights. But I also know so many other people my age have denied those opportunities and denied just the right to exist. So, I would love to see the Equal Rights Amendment finalized for, you know, every young queer kid in this country who is scared of their rights being taken away."

Safety
Russel, 25 – Illinois

"We have a housing crisis, which is only being exacerbated by the migrant crisis on a global scale. These are affecting our communities locally, too. So, I say, do something."

Education

Jayala, 14 - South Carolina

"I want our leaders to know how important it is to invest in education opportunities. It's about building a community where everyone voice can be heard and making our communities a better place"

Mental Health & Wellness

Abby, 16 - Nevada

"Mental health is real. Teen mental health is real. 'm a high schooler involved in a peer to peer suicide prevention program called Hope Squad. We require support from government officials and funding towards social workers in schools and mental health organizations."

Environment

Asher, 17 - Minnesota

"My high school has a grand total of six outdoor trash cans, including on the baseball, football, and soccer fields. There aren't any recycling cans. It's a simple ask- put some sorting jugs outside!"

GET INVOLVED

Make a difference in your community and add your vision to the future of our democracy