Meet Kasha Fenceroy, an incredible organizer and advocate for young people in New Orleans who will be sharing her inspiring story with us today. When Kasha arrived in New Orleans, they struggled to find a sense of belonging. But, they soon found a group of kids in their neighborhood who also felt the same way. This is where Kasha's incredible journey begins.

Later, we'll be joined by Jamila Dunham, a bass player in the bands Waterseed and Betty Who, and the Collective for Healthy Communities Program Associate with the Institute of Women and Ethnic Studies. She'll be discussing why building connections and community is so important for our city's young people. When we foster a sense of safety and belonging among our youth, we create a better future for all of us.

Youth Connections is in alignment with the New Orleans Youth Master Plan. The New Orleans Youth Master Plan is about expanding our shared knowledge, working with what currently exists, investing in what we are getting right, updating and creating based on unmet needs, and innovating toward the Youth Vision for success. As we uplift what progress looks like, we want to acknowledge, credit, and shout out those who are contributing to that progress- like the Institute of Women and Ethnic Studies!

Take action and stay connected:
New Orleans Youth Master Plan: https://nolayouthmasterplan.org/
New Orleans Children and Youth Planning Board: @nolacypb | nolacypb.org
Institute of Women and Ethnic Studies: @iwes_nola | iwesnola.org