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    Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?
    Washington Heights
    Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.
    Youth
    Justice Impacted People
    Limited English Speakers
    Immigrants/ Migrants
    Parents
    Low Income People
    Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color
    Describe the challenge you want to address:
    **Challenge to Address:** \n\nThe primary challenge I want to address as part of the GWEC Youth Leadership Council is **bridging the gap between youth and civic engagement opportunities**, particularly for underserved and marginalized communities. Many young people in Washington Heights and surrounding areas lack access to resources, mentorship, and platforms that empower them to develop leadership skills, advocate for their communities, and actively participate in decision-making processes. This gap is further exacerbated by language barriers, limited exposure to programs that align with their interests, and a lack of inclusive spaces for dialogue and collaboration.\n\nMoreover, there is a growing need to address issues such as **food insecurity**, **access to quality education and after-school programs**, and the **lack of awareness about sustainable practices**, which are critical for long-term community development. Youth often feel disconnected from the very systems that could help them thrive, which undermines their potential to become active and informed citizens.\n\nBy focusing on creating inclusive, sustainable, and accessible opportunities for youth to participate in leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement, we can foster a sense of empowerment and collective action. The GWEC Youth Leadership Council can serve as a transformative platform to equip young people with the tools, resources, and confidence they need to address challenges in their communities and build a brighter future.
    What is the solution to the challenge?
    **Solution to the Challenge:**\n\nThe solution to bridging the gap between youth and civic engagement opportunities lies in creating a comprehensive and inclusive program that empowers young people through **education, leadership development, and community involvement**. The GWEC Youth Leadership Council will serve as a hub for fostering youth advocacy, equipping them with the tools and resources to address community issues effectively.\n\n**Key Components of the Solution:**\n\n1. **Leadership and Advocacy Training:**\n - Organize workshops on civic engagement, public speaking, and advocacy skills.\n - Provide mentorship programs pairing youth with community leaders to guide them in addressing local challenges.\n - Educate youth about the structure of local government and how to influence policies that matter to their communities.\n\n2. **Accessible Resources and Support:**\n - Develop bilingual (English/Spanish) materials to ensure inclusivity for non-native English speakers.\n - Partner with local organizations, schools, and nonprofits to offer free or low-cost access to leadership resources, including technology and tools.\n\n3. **Hands-On Civic Projects:**\n - Encourage youth to lead initiatives, such as addressing food insecurity through CSA subscriptions and sustainable community gardens.\n - Organize volunteer events and service projects focused on improving public spaces, promoting environmental sustainability, and enhancing local education.\n - Engage in participatory budgeting to give youth real-world experience in community decision-making.\n\n4. **Youth-Led Committees:**\n - Establish committees under the council focusing on areas such as community service, environmental action, media and journalism, and student advocacy.\n - Create a platform for youth to present their ideas and solutions to local officials and community boards.\n\n5. **Empower Through Recognition and Opportunities:**\n - Celebrate achievements of youth leaders with awards and public recognition.\n - Offer internships, scholarships, and pathways to higher education for participants, ensuring their continued growth and success.\n\nBy creating a **youth-centered framework that fosters collaboration, inclusivity, and empowerment**, the GWEC Youth Leadership Council can turn today's challenges into opportunities for growth, making young people integral leaders in their communities.
    Please provide your Zip Code
    10040
    "]
  • +["<xml><dl class=\"decidim_awesome-custom_fields\" data-generator=\"decidim_awesome\" data-version=\"0.10.2\"><dt name=\"text-1727190723263-0\">Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?</dt><dd id=\"text-1727190723263-0\" name=\"text\"><div>Washington Heights</div></dd><dt name=\"checkbox-group-1727190854919-0\">Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.</dt><dd id=\"checkbox-group-1727190854919-0\" name=\"checkbox-group\"><div alt=\"Youth\">Youth</div><div alt=\"Justice Impacted People\">Justice Impacted People</div><div alt=\"Limited English Speakers\">Limited English Speakers</div><div alt=\"Immigrants/ Migrants\">Immigrants/ Migrants</div><div alt=\"Parents\">Parents</div><div alt=\"Low Income People\">Low Income People</div><div alt=\"Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color\">Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color</div></dd><dt name=\"textarea-1727191113616-0\">Describe the challenge you want to address:</dt><dd id=\"textarea-1727191113616-0\" name=\"textarea\"><div>**Challenge to Address:** \n\nThe primary challenge I want to address as part of the GWEC Youth Leadership Council is **bridging the gap between youth and civic engagement opportunities**, particularly for underserved and marginalized communities. Many young people in Washington Heights and surrounding areas lack access to resources, mentorship, and platforms that empower them to develop leadership skills, advocate for their communities, and actively participate in decision-making processes. This gap is further exacerbated by language barriers, limited exposure to programs that align with their interests, and a lack of inclusive spaces for dialogue and collaboration.\n\nMoreover, there is a growing need to address issues such as **food insecurity**, **access to quality education and after-school programs**, and the **lack of awareness about sustainable practices**, which are critical for long-term community development. Youth often feel disconnected from the very systems that could help them thrive, which undermines their potential to become active and informed citizens.\n\nBy focusing on creating inclusive, sustainable, and accessible opportunities for youth to participate in leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement, we can foster a sense of empowerment and collective action. The GWEC Youth Leadership Council can serve as a transformative platform to equip young people with the tools, resources, and confidence they need to address challenges in their communities and build a brighter future.</div></dd><dt name=\"textarea-1727191235485-0\">What is the solution to the challenge?</dt><dd id=\"textarea-1727191235485-0\" name=\"textarea\"><div>**Solution to the Challenge:**\n\nThe solution to bridging the gap between youth and civic engagement opportunities lies in creating a comprehensive and inclusive program that empowers young people through **education, leadership development, and community involvement**. The GWEC Youth Leadership Council will serve as a hub for fostering youth advocacy, equipping them with the tools and resources to address community issues effectively.\n\n**Key Components of the Solution:**\n\n1. **Leadership and Advocacy Training:**\n - Organize workshops on civic engagement, public speaking, and advocacy skills.\n - Provide mentorship programs pairing youth with community leaders to guide them in addressing local challenges.\n - Educate youth about the structure of local government and how to influence policies that matter to their communities.\n\n2. **Accessible Resources and Support:**\n - Develop bilingual (English/Spanish) materials to ensure inclusivity for non-native English speakers.\n - Partner with local organizations, schools, and nonprofits to offer free or low-cost access to leadership resources, including technology and tools.\n\n3. **Hands-On Civic Projects:**\n - Encourage youth to lead initiatives, such as addressing food insecurity through CSA subscriptions and sustainable community gardens.\n - Organize volunteer events and service projects focused on improving public spaces, promoting environmental sustainability, and enhancing local education.\n - Engage in participatory budgeting to give youth real-world experience in community decision-making.\n\n4. **Youth-Led Committees:**\n - Establish committees under the council focusing on areas such as community service, environmental action, media and journalism, and student advocacy.\n - Create a platform for youth to present their ideas and solutions to local officials and community boards.\n\n5. **Empower Through Recognition and Opportunities:**\n - Celebrate achievements of youth leaders with awards and public recognition.\n - Offer internships, scholarships, and pathways to higher education for participants, ensuring their continued growth and success.\n\nBy creating a **youth-centered framework that fosters collaboration, inclusivity, and empowerment**, the GWEC Youth Leadership Council can turn today's challenges into opportunities for growth, making young people integral leaders in their communities.</div></dd><dt name=\"number-1727191411855-0\">Please provide your Zip Code</dt><dd id=\"number-1727191411855-0\" name=\"number\"><div>10040</div></dd></dl></xml>"]
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    Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?
    Washington Heights
    Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.
    Youth
    Justice Impacted People
    Limited English Speakers
    Immigrants/ Migrants
    Parents
    Low Income People
    Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color
    Describe the challenge you want to address:
    **Challenge to Address:** \n\nThe primary challenge I want to address as part of the GWEC Youth Leadership Council is **bridging the gap between youth and civic engagement opportunities**, particularly for underserved and marginalized communities. Many young people in Washington Heights and surrounding areas lack access to resources, mentorship, and platforms that empower them to develop leadership skills, advocate for their communities, and actively participate in decision-making processes. This gap is further exacerbated by language barriers, limited exposure to programs that align with their interests, and a lack of inclusive spaces for dialogue and collaboration.\n\nMoreover, there is a growing need to address issues such as **food insecurity**, **access to quality education and after-school programs**, and the **lack of awareness about sustainable practices**, which are critical for long-term community development. Youth often feel disconnected from the very systems that could help them thrive, which undermines their potential to become active and informed citizens.\n\nBy focusing on creating inclusive, sustainable, and accessible opportunities for youth to participate in leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement, we can foster a sense of empowerment and collective action. The GWEC Youth Leadership Council can serve as a transformative platform to equip young people with the tools, resources, and confidence they need to address challenges in their communities and build a brighter future.
    What is the solution to the challenge?
    **Solution to the Challenge:**\n\nThe solution to bridging the gap between youth and civic engagement opportunities lies in creating a comprehensive and inclusive program that empowers young people through **education, leadership development, and community involvement**. The GWEC Youth Leadership Council will serve as a hub for fostering youth advocacy, equipping them with the tools and resources to address community issues effectively.\n\n**Key Components of the Solution:**\n\n1. **Leadership and Advocacy Training:**\n - Organize workshops on civic engagement, public speaking, and advocacy skills.\n - Provide mentorship programs pairing youth with community leaders to guide them in addressing local challenges.\n - Educate youth about the structure of local government and how to influence policies that matter to their communities.\n\n2. **Accessible Resources and Support:**\n - Develop bilingual (English/Spanish) materials to ensure inclusivity for non-native English speakers.\n - Partner with local organizations, schools, and nonprofits to offer free or low-cost access to leadership resources, including technology and tools.\n\n3. **Hands-On Civic Projects:**\n - Encourage youth to lead initiatives, such as addressing food insecurity through CSA subscriptions and sustainable community gardens.\n - Organize volunteer events and service projects focused on improving public spaces, promoting environmental sustainability, and enhancing local education.\n - Engage in participatory budgeting to give youth real-world experience in community decision-making.\n\n4. **Youth-Led Committees:**\n - Establish committees under the council focusing on areas such as community service, environmental action, media and journalism, and student advocacy.\n - Create a platform for youth to present their ideas and solutions to local officials and community boards.\n\n5. **Empower Through Recognition and Opportunities:**\n - Celebrate achievements of youth leaders with awards and public recognition.\n - Offer internships, scholarships, and pathways to higher education for participants, ensuring their continued growth and success.\n\nBy creating a **youth-centered framework that fosters collaboration, inclusivity, and empowerment**, the GWEC Youth Leadership Council can turn today's challenges into opportunities for growth, making young people integral leaders in their communities.
    Please provide your Zip Code
    10040
    "]
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Youth often feel disconnected from the very systems that could help them thrive, which undermines their potential to become active and informed citizens.\n\nBy focusing on creating inclusive, sustainable, and accessible opportunities for youth to participate in leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement, we can foster a sense of empowerment and collective action. The GWEC Youth Leadership Council can serve as a transformative platform to equip young people with the tools, resources, and confidence they need to address challenges in their communities and build a brighter future.</div></dd><dt name=\"textarea-1727191235485-0\">What is the solution to the challenge?</dt><dd id=\"textarea-1727191235485-0\" name=\"textarea\"><div>**Solution to the Challenge:**\n\nThe solution to bridging the gap between youth and civic engagement opportunities lies in creating a comprehensive and inclusive program that empowers young people through **education, leadership development, and community involvement**. The GWEC Youth Leadership Council will serve as a hub for fostering youth advocacy, equipping them with the tools and resources to address community issues effectively.\n\n**Key Components of the Solution:**\n\n1. **Leadership and Advocacy Training:**\n - Organize workshops on civic engagement, public speaking, and advocacy skills.\n - Provide mentorship programs pairing youth with community leaders to guide them in addressing local challenges.\n - Educate youth about the structure of local government and how to influence policies that matter to their communities.\n\n2. **Accessible Resources and Support:**\n - Develop bilingual (English/Spanish) materials to ensure inclusivity for non-native English speakers.\n - Partner with local organizations, schools, and nonprofits to offer free or low-cost access to leadership resources, including technology and tools.\n\n3. **Hands-On Civic Projects:**\n - Encourage youth to lead initiatives, such as addressing food insecurity through CSA subscriptions and sustainable community gardens.\n - Organize volunteer events and service projects focused on improving public spaces, promoting environmental sustainability, and enhancing local education.\n - Engage in participatory budgeting to give youth real-world experience in community decision-making.\n\n4. **Youth-Led Committees:**\n - Establish committees under the council focusing on areas such as community service, environmental action, media and journalism, and student advocacy.\n - Create a platform for youth to present their ideas and solutions to local officials and community boards.\n\n5. **Empower Through Recognition and Opportunities:**\n - Celebrate achievements of youth leaders with awards and public recognition.\n - Offer internships, scholarships, and pathways to higher education for participants, ensuring their continued growth and success.\n\nBy creating a **youth-centered framework that fosters collaboration, inclusivity, and empowerment**, the GWEC Youth Leadership Council can turn today's challenges into opportunities for growth, making young people integral leaders in their communities.</div></dd><dt name=\"number-1727191411855-0\">Please provide your Zip Code</dt><dd id=\"number-1727191411855-0\" name=\"number\"><div>10040</div></dd></dl></xml>"]
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