Youth Voices Amplified
"Youth Voices Amplified" is a youth-led and produced podcast hosted by The Community Enrichment Project (CEP), a civic engagement non-profit with a mission to empower youth around the world. CEP encourages teens and young adults to realize that they do not have to wait until tomorrow to make a difference. We each have the ability to take small steps and make great impacts as leaders of today! To learn more about The Community Enrichment Project, inquire about our youth's social justice impact campaigns, or purchase our Global Citizenship curricula and resources, visit our website at www.thecepdc.org, message us at info@thecepdc.org, and follow us on our socials: Facebook: @thecepdc, Instagram: @thecepdc, Twitter: @thecepdc.
Episodes
22 episodes
Episode 22 - Soapbox Power
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 Wash...
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Episode 22
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22:50
Episode 21 - Teens in Politics
Did you know Washington, D.C. has 3 mayors!? Yes, D.C. is led by an official Mayor, voted by citizens. But, there are also two recognized youth mayors who are elected by two separate entities. Check out this episode to hear directly from two es...
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Episode 21
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32:26
Episode 20 - Cyberbullying
Bullying is awful and it comes in so many forms. Sometimes teens even experience it online or through social media. If it happens, should you keep it to yourself or tell an adult? What if they don't listen? Do I tell a friend? What if the...
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Episode 20
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44:32
Episode 19 - Youth Leadership Across Borders
What could we accomplish if borders did not exist? Meet Anthony and Saundarya. They are high schoolers with a keen interest in giving back, and their dedication and commitment to service spans various local and global communities. A...
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Episode 19
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19:57
Episode 18 - Identity Mayhem
“What are you mixed with?” This is a question often posed to multi-racial & racially ambiguous folks, requiring them to reevaluate their identities, especially if they are members of the Black community. In this episode, two multi-racial gi...
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Episode 18
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23:16
Episode 17 - Generational Differences
Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z have a lot of differences. One of the major differences is their approaches to and outlooks on mental health. How can these different age groups work together to find common ground? Tune in to hear ou...
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Episode 17
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15:36
Episode 16 - Transforming Education
Global Youth Ambassadors Adina Nivukoski of Finland, and Petr Franc of the Czech Republic, report live from the United Nations Transforming Education Summit. The summit was a lively convening of international stakeholders who held a collective ...
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Episode 16
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10:03
Episode 15 - Global Citizenship and Global Competencies
Each of us has a responsibility to help the world become a better place. As Global Citizens, we also need to master the Global Competencies necessary for leadership--locally and globally. No matter how broad or acute our efforts are, we should ...
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Episode 15
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6:47
Episode 14 - Food Insecurity
Ever been hungry, or even "hangry"? We've all been there before. But there's a big difference between missing a meal and simply not having access to healthy foods. Food deserts are prevalent in many communities around the world and food insecur...
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Episode 14
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11:02
Episode 13 - College Readiness
High school students are always approached asking the number one question: "What college are you going to?" While many teens may be excited (and nervous) about entering adulthood, many don't always feel prepared for "adulting." CEP's Global You...
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Episode 13
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19:15
Episode 12 - Ending FMG
Women and girls all around the world have been the target of many atrocities throughout history, even now in the 21st Century. Global Youth Ambassadors Anvita N. and Tanvi N. report from Singapore about a terrible human rights issue that many y...
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Episode 12
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5:46
Episode 11 - Youth Citizens
If you're not an adult, why should voting or helping out your community be important to you? Tune in to hear CEP's Administrative Assistant and YVA host Zoë S. chat with CEP Youth Ambassador Danae B. about the importance of being an active yout...
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Episode 11
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3:05
Episode 10 - Socially Aware or Sensitive?
It's popular to be "woke," but are people really becoming more socially conscious, or are they just becoming more sensitive? Why does it matter? In this episode of YVA our Youth Ambassadors and co-hosts, Briana C. and Kyia P. cover thought-evok...
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Episode 10
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1:10:56
Episode 9 - Green Flags
Have you ever wondered if it's time to let a friend go? Or maybe there's a friend group you truly value and you're amazed at how easily you all clicked. How can we tell the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships? In this episode...
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Episode 9
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48:34
Episode 8 - Mental Health In Schools
At times, we all wake up on the wrong side of the bed in the morning, so to speak. Other times, the way we feel is so much deeper than that. Has this ever happened to you on a school or work day? Should you ever have to sacrifice your mental he...
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Episode 8
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39:55
Episode 7 - Childhood Trauma
So many young people experience ACES, or Adverse Childhood Experiences, at very young ages. How does exposure to traumatic experiences early on in life have a direct impact on your future self? Why is that generations of people never seem to he...
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Episode 7
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31:38
Episode 6 - Police in Schools
On the cusp of the "Defund Police Movement" many high school students and young adults are re-envisioning the purpose of police and other law enforcement officials within academic institutions. Do police belong in schools? Is there a conn...
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Episode 6
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22:31
Episode 5 - Youth Mental Health
Mental Health can be a bit taboo, but let's talk about it in a safe space. What are ways mental health has shown up in your life, and the lives of your friends and family members? This episode contains sensitive material and may not ...
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Episode 5
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5:44
Episode 4 - Youth Creating Change
"Youth are the leaders of tomorrow!" That may sound cliche to some, but to others that statement invokes very strong responses. Are you considered a "youth"? Do you think you have the ability--or responsibility--to make a difference in your com...
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Episode 4
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6:01
Episode 3 - Politics in Schools
The education system is mainly focused on providing instruction to students, and in some instances can be so restricted that schools do not always feel like safe spaces, or appropriate spaces, for certain conversations to take place. Should stu...
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Episode 3
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4:57
Episode 2 - Youth & the "Justice" System
What happens when young people get tangled in the web of the U.S. Justice system? Will "justice" prevail, or are they doomed--or perhaps they land somewhere in the middle? Tune in as youth discuss the Khalif Browder Netflix documentary, their p...
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Episode 2
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21:37