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Youth Voice Awards

2020 Youth Voice Awards Go Virtual to Fund Projects for Youth, By Youth

June 30, 2020

Michelina Ferrara

Coordinator, Brooklyn Youth Fellowship

On Saturday, June 27th, streaming live from across Brooklyn, our Brooklyn Youth Activists presented the 2020 Youth Voice Awards, honoring eight exciting projects led by youth that offer innovative solutions to the impacts of COVID-19 and systemic injustice in their communities.

Youth Activists Conference Creates Space for Resistance and Empowerment

April 29, 2019

Jeanne Landers

Communications Intern

Our Brooklyn Youth Activists organized their 3rd annual conference on Saturday, April 20th at the YWCA Brooklyn, with this year’s theme “Youth Open Up”

Next Generation Grantmakers: Brooklyn Youth Fellows Support Projects for Youth, by Youth

June 11, 2018

Michelina Ferrara

Coordinator, Brooklyn Youth Fellowship

While celebrating the theme of justice and healing, the Brooklyn Youth Fellows presented the 2018 recipients of The Youth Voice Awards in a ceremony held at the Foundation on Friday, June 8th.

Youth Voice Awards Grantee: "No Eye Candy"

August 23, 2017

Daniel-Joseph Cyan

Communications Intern

Our summer intern interviews leaders of the Youth Voice Award-winning "No Eye Candy" project, supported by YWCA Brooklyn, to discuss their project.

Youth Voice Awards Celebrate Grants to Youth, Made by Youth

June 8, 2017

Michelina Ferrara

Coordinator, Brooklyn Youth Fellowship

On Friday, June 2nd, our Brooklyn Youth Fellows honored the eight winning projects submitted by young people in partnership with local nonprofits, at an event filled with performances, a professional photo-booth, delicious local food, and lots of fun.

#YouthResist2017: A Conference for Youth, By Youth

March 29, 2017

Michelina Ferrara

Coordinator, Brooklyn Youth Fellowship

On Sunday, March 5th, our Brooklyn Youth Fellows led their first-ever conference, designed for youth, by youth. The Youth Resistance Conference — aka #YouthResist2017 — was held in partnership with youth leaders at the YWCA Brooklyn.