Alianza Youth Leadership Program - Advocacy Council

Alianza Youth Leadership Program - Advocacy Council

Funder: Latino Community Fund of Washington

Program: Alianza Youth Leadership Program

Website: latinocommunityfund.org/alianza

Program Overview

The Alianza Advocacy Council (AAC) is a group of youth dedicated to advocating for their communities across Washington State.

Eligibility

• Age: 14 to 18 years old
• Geographic: Washington State residents

Council Activities

• Discuss and address historical inequities
• Engage with their communities
• Put together community events
• Work together on advocacy priorities

Application Timeline

Applications open in Fall every year

Past Project Example

Advocacy Council's Resources for Substance Use (2021-2022 Cohort)
• Created a list of resources for youth needing support with substance use
• Provided harm reduction resources free of shame
• King County Alianza Advocacy Council addressed rising overdose deaths despite declining youth drug use

Location

• Washington State (with specific King County example mentioned)

Contact Information

• Email: [email protected]
• Social Media:
- Instagram: @lcfalianza - Facebook: @AlianzaYouth