At Circles USA, we believe that people experiencing poverty are the most qualified to advocate for themselves—to describe their unique dreams, worries, and goals. And we know that, while children and young people are often centered in U.S. policy debates or political squabbles, they are rarely asked by grownups to share their own perspectives on the issues that touch their families profoundly.
That’s why, to further celebrate August’s International Youth Day, Circles members from Circles Sauk Prairie, Circles of Grant County, and Circles Ypsilanti spoke with children in their chapters to ask a few important questions, like: What makes you happy? What is Circles like for kids? And What does money mean to you?
Please enjoy, and join us in applauding our brave and thoughtful interviewees Zoralin, Tate, Serenity, Parcel, Neriah, Makhaira, Loveah, Ellie, Corissa, Charisma, Braxon, and Aniyah!
Read CUSA’s full salute to International Youth Day 2024 here.
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