WELCOME

This site offers a way to get more information on respect and relationships. It will help you to connect with other youth that are interested in respectful relationships, being a leader in their school and in their communities, and ending violence.

Check out our Downloads and Videos pages for resources you can use to talk about respect in your community.

 

LEAD ON! YOUTH LEADERSHIP MINI-SUMMIT

Lead On! For Peace and Equality is a youth leadership mini-summit aimed at promoting peace and equality throughout Alaska. Youth attend workshops by local and national speakers and create projects for their home communities. Lead On! is just another way youth are Standing Up and Speaking Up to end violence.

 

WHEN I AM AN ELDER

When I am an Elder is the latest addition to a number of public service announcements, posters, and materials developed with youth committed to creating a better world and Standing Up and Speaking Up to end violence.

 

LATEST NEWS

Youth Alliance for a Healthier Alaska is Recruiting

YAHA are a group of diverse, energetic teens ages 14-18 from across Alaska.  YAHA members are interested in health and are enthusiastic about shaping how our state responds to youth issues that we all experience.

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Atmautluak Lead On participants plan school lock-in

Atmautluak Lead On 2012 participants Kayla Pavilla and Frankie Pavilla are planning a school lock-in! After successfully applying for and receiving a Stand Up Speak Up mini-grant, they have been busy planning ways to bring the youth in their…

Juneau art show features youth creations

The Juneau 2012 Lead On participants and Stand Up Speak Up mini-grant recipients are currently planning a youth centered art show, displaying to the community the power of youth voices. The purpose of this project is to help Juneau…

Dating Abuse: Teens Start Talking

What is Love?

Love is a respect, understanding and clear and honest communication.  The way in which we define love can impact the relationships we have with others as well as we see ourselves.

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AYEA now accepting Applications to the 2013 Civics and Conservation Summit!

In 2013, Alaska Youth for Environmental Action’s annual Civics & Conservation Summit brings 20 youth leaders to our state capital for a week of high-impact, fun-filled, and adrenaline-pumping civic engagement lessons.
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Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award

These days we often hear negative stories about young people.  However, many are part of efforts to create changes, and to make their communities a better place.  Do you know a young woman who volunteers her time to make a…