As the temperature rises, so does our anticipation for the 2024-2025 Health Youth Ambassadors program! Are you a high school student eager to cultivate your advocacy and leadership skills? Do you envision yourself as a catalyst for positive change within your community and beyond? If the answer is yes, then seize this opportunity to become a Health Youth Ambassador with Kentucky Youth Advocates!

The Health Youth Ambassadors (HYA) program is designed to empower youth in understanding advocacy and policy, addressing social determinants of health through tangible change, and championing the health and well-being of Kentucky’s children and families.

Joining HYA offers a multitude of enriching experiences:

  1. Connect with Peers: Forge meaningful connections with like-minded peers from diverse backgrounds across the state.
  2. Engage in In-Person Retreats: Immerse yourself in two in-person, overnight retreats in July and February, fostering bonds and honing your skills.
  3. Participate in Virtual Check-Ins: Stay connected and motivated through monthly virtual meetings, ensuring continuous growth and collaboration.
  4. Develop Essential Skills: Acquire invaluable skills in advocacy, leadership, and communication, equipping yourself to effect tangible change.
  5. Advocate Year-Round: From legislative sessions to ongoing advocacy activities, be at the forefront of advocacy efforts, amplifying your voice for impactful change.

From drafting compelling blogs to testifying in Frankfort on behalf of Kentucky’s youth and families, the Health Youth Ambassadors program offers a myriad of opportunities tailored to diverse advocates. Discover and refine your unique advocacy style while contributing to a brighter future for Kentucky’s communities.

Curious about the impactful endeavors of our previous cohorts? Explore the achievements of our 2023-2024 HYA cohort and envision the possibilities that lie ahead for you in the upcoming year.

Ready to embark on your advocacy journey? Visit our Health Youth Ambassadors webpage for further information.

APPLY NOW!—all applications must be submitted by May 28, 2024!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Trager Family Foundation for their unwavering support of Kentucky Youth Advocates’ Health Youth Ambassadors program.

Unleash your advocacy potential—join the movement with Health Youth Ambassadors and become a catalyst for change today!