The Conversation Relay Visits YMCA and YWCA

– Children and young people must believe that they are essential today and have real hope for tomorrow
– Inclusive, voluntary in-person communities are vital for their sense of belonging and identity and foster inclusion through shared experiences and authentic relationships
– We must create spaces where young people are heard – and where their voices lead to real change
– Media must be pluralistic, offer nuance, and treat young people as serious participants in society, opening the world to them
– We must acknowledge that none of us are without flaws. Life is complex, unpredictable, and often imperfect and it is precisely because of this that we need one another. It is through strong, supportive communities that we find resilience, connection, and shared purpose.