Three days...100 youth from all over the nation... acquiring advocacy skills...delivering social justice speeches...connecting with elected leaders...and so much more took place during Mikva Challenge's First National Youth Summit, held in Washington, DC. Mikva Challenge is a civic education organization that aims to develop empowered, informed, and active youth. This episode covers the youth summit and gives a glimpse into the Mikva organization.
This episode contains sensitive material and may not be appropriate for all audiences. Listeners should know this episode includes sensitive topics, trigger warnings, and derogatory names.
If you or someone else need youth support, please reach out to the resources below:
-Teen Tallk App: Get help with various mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, & more. Take control of your social and emotional health with a free mobile app just for teens.
-Teen Line: CALL 866-465-0083 Nationwide (6 PM - 10 PM PST) Every Night. Text 839863 (6 PM - 9 PM PST). Email or use the message boards via https://www.teenline.org.
-The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project Provides Crisis Support Services For LGBTQ Young People. Call, Chat, or Text for 24/7 Crisis Support Services, https://www.thetrevorproject.org
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