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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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Being part of Seen & Heard has shown me that I am the change I’ve been waiting for.

-Seen & Heard Inaugural Intern

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Why We’re Different: We are…

  • Young people are the leaders, collaborators, & members. What they care about determines our priorities. Their voices have the mic – amplified by data, national youth polling, & story banking.

  • With multiple, mission-aligned revenue streams, we have the strength to lead and drive real change, and the agility to adapt to ensure long-term sustainability.

  • Equipping young people to lead today with skills in civic engagement, public speaking & collaboration.

  • We lift up not only the voices of youth, but also the missions of our partners. We are building a coalition to unite our voices into a movement too loud to dismiss.

How We Work

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  • Train young people to lead in civic action & public speaking

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  • Youth voices.

    Real stories.

    Direct Impact.

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  • Transform messages into movements & movements into change

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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.

  • Equip youth to engage policymakers and lead change.

  • Build coalitions that strengthen youth power across movements.

Three Pillars of Policy

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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 .