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As She Rises brings together local poets and activists from throughout North America to depict the effects of climate change on their home and their people. Each episode carries the listener to a new place through a collection of voices, local recordings and soundscapes. Stories span from the Louisiana Bayou, to the tundras of Alaska to the drying bed of the Colorado River. Centering the voices of native women and women of color, As She Rises personalizes the elusive magnitude of climate cha ...
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Empowering Youth Voices: An Interview with Troy Njenje-Mbanga
In this episode, the host, Autisticly Aar, interviews Troy Njenje-Mbanga, a 21-year-old ambassador and youth activist from West Oxford Wakefield. Troy shares his journey of advocating for inclusion and the rights of young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). He discusses his personal experiences with autism, the support he received, and the importance of youth participation in activism. Troy highlights his involvement with organizations like iWill and Reach Out To All, focusing on social issues such as education, climate change, and mental health. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in accessing support services and the need for improved mental health resources.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:46 Meet Troy: Advocate and Activist
01:24 Troy's Personal Journey with Autism
02:53 Challenges and Coping Strategies
08:26 Involvement in Advocacy Groups
11:49 Campaigns and Key Issues
13:01 Improving Education and Inclusion
22:39 Mental Health Support for Young People
32:54 Political Engagement and Voting
39:17 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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