The way we communicate affects who understands and participates in advocacy and projects. It can either exclude certain groups of young people, or inspire them to take action. To kick off season two, Amal and Nour, two of our Youth Champions, sit down with Amanda and Jeremiah, incredible youth advocates in Uganda and Zambia. Learn about Amanda and Jeremiah’s journeys to becoming members of the Youth Advisory Board on the SHE SOARS* project, and how inclusive language plays a role in their lives and communities. They break down what youth-friendly language means and why it is so important when it comes to sexual and reproductive health and rights. The group also discusses the role of gender in programs designed for youth. They share how together, we can create a climate in which young people are meaningfully engaged in the topics that affect their lives.

*SHE SOARS, funded by Global Affairs Canada, is the Sexual and reproductive Health and Economic empowerment Supporting Out-of-school Adolescent girls’ Rights and Skills project. Learn more at: https://care.ca/shesoarsproject

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the SHE SOARS podcast are the speakers’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, standards and policies of CARE Canada. The SHE SOARS podcast is a youth-led initiative that provides space for young people to discuss global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights with the purpose of raising awareness in Canada. Listeners acknowledge that the material and information presented in the podcast are for informational purposes only and do not constitute advice or services. The podcast is for private, non-commercial use and speakers do not necessarily reflect any organization they work for.