We are a youth-led social justice organization in working to create systemic change in the education system in New London, Connecticut.

We do this by supporting the development of youth organizers through participatory action research (PAR) projects, intensive political education workshops, and arts-based cultural work. Hearing Youth Voices is committed to building the political power of people of color, queer and transgender folks, undocumented people, and women. Through campaign work, direct action, and art we fight to end the oppressive systems that harm our people and communities.

Our Manifesto

Hearing Youth Voices is a youth-led organization that trains young people of color to organize, fight, and deconstruct systems of oppression in our community.

Centering
We are fighting for the empowerment and liberation of oppressed people.

Healing
We work to mend the community by healing the people.

Equity
We believe in justice that values identity.

Art
We use arts as a tool to bring people together.

Power
We are building the power of the people.