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Celebrating local and international youth advocacy
“Bíodh do thrioblóidí níos lú agus do bheannacht níos mó, agus ní thagann aon ní ach sonas trí do dhoras.”
This Gaelic phrase translates out roughly as “May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door.”
Given the challenges facing youth in Hawaii and around the world in both the present and the future, this blessing feels less like a hopeful wish than a call to action for what could be.
At HawaiiKidsCAN, we also feel a special connection due to an exciting new partnership that we have launched to take the work of youth advocacy to the next level. As an organization focused on education innovation and equity, we’ve centered youth voices through programs like We Are Voices of Excellence (WAVE), Youth Action Alliance Hawaii (YAAH), and the Hawaii Youth Advocacy Film Contest, as well as a student member of our board.
Because of this prior work, are thrilled for the opportunity to team up renowned international peacebuilding organization Co-operation Ireland. Founded in 1979, Co-operation Ireland has been a key leader in strengthening community resilience and positive relationships between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, helping to address decades of tension and violence. The organization has received numerous recognitions, including from the late Queen Elizabeth II.
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