YOUR VOICE MATTERS, EVEN IF YOU DON'T KNOW IT YET.

He mea nui tō reo, ahakoa kāore anō koe kia mōhio.

At YVA, we help young people who feel stuck or unsure find their voice and make real change.

We believe that every young person has something important to say even if they don’t know it yet. We’re here to help you find your voice, build confidence, and connect with others who want to create change. And for organisations looking for real youth perspectives, we make sure these voices are heard.

You don’t have to be the loudest person in the room to make a difference.

YOUth, ARE OUR LIFE FORCE

At YVA, we’re here to support you to shape your future, be heard, and connect with others. We offer programmes that focus on things that matter to you, like Mental Health and Well being, Leadership, Education, and Social Media Advocacy. Whether you want to build confidence, gain new skills, or meet like-minded people, we’ve created spaces where you can do all that and more.

HOW WE WORK WITH YOUth

We believe in working with young people, not just for them. Our programmes are centred on your voice and your ideas. We make sure you have the tools and support to stay involved over time, whether you’re making small steps or big changes. Along the way, you’ll meet people from different backgrounds, connect with mentors, and grow as a leader.

We also listen to what young people like you are saying. Through our Youth Voice Research Project, we gather insights about your experiences, needs, and goals. This helps us improve our programs and create spaces where young people can thrive, at school, in the community, and beyond.

Our goal is simple: to empower every young person, help them build meaningful connections, and equip them with the skills and confidence they need to thrive now and in the future.