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Our Vision

A nation that listens to young people – meeting their needs today and opening doors to a stronger future for all.

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Our Mission

Igniting change with young people through advocacy, education, and partnership.

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“They’ll claim their role as leaders, not someday, but today, & they’ll carry that belief into the future.”

- Charlene Wong, CEO Seen & Heard

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First-year Priorities

  • Ensure youth voices guide our priorities and national advocacy.

  • Amplify youth stories and build Seen & Heard into a recognized national brand.

  • Build coalitions that strengthen youth power across movements.

  • Equip youth to engage policymakers and lead change.

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Three Pillars of Policy

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Three Pillars of Policy

Health & Safety

  • We advocate for policies that promote child well-being, from access to physical and behavioral healthcare to the prevention of injuries, violence, and abuse.

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Education

  • We support policies so every child can access high-quality education at every stage —from early childhood through higher education.

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Joy

  • We champion policies that invest in spaces and programs for young people to imagine, create, and play-tools vital for building confidence and sparking innovation .