Youth Leadership and Advocacy with Veronica Bertiz.

Participants will learn the basics of community organizing strategy such as problem analysis, resource mobilization, and advocacy. With a focus on leadership, empowerment, and collective action, this workshop will inspire youth to become agents of change

This workshop series is part of Kalayaan School, a series designed to support youth in connecting their personal stories to broader social and political issues, fostering awareness and community engagement. Through storytelling, creative expression, and dialogue, participants will explore how their experiences relate to histories of migration, identity, and belonging.

Facilitated by Filipino/a/x leaders, artists, and scholars with deep expertise and lived experience, each session will encourage mentorship, reflection, and cultural pride.

Over five workshops, participants will engage with themes such as identity, intergenerational memory, social justice, and community organizing. Activities may include art-making, storytelling, and group projects that inspire creativity and connection.

The program aims to strengthen youth voice, cultural understanding, and collective empowerment toward more equitable and inclusive futures.