Youth Voices in Health Advocacy Spaces: A Guide for You(th) in the Childhood Obesity Advocacy Space

This guide - Youth Voices in Health Advocacy Spaces: A Guide for You(th) in the Childhood Obesity Advocacy Space – is written for youth, by youth from across the globe. It presents a roadmap for young people who are ready or have already started to explore the world of advocacy, specifically advocacy that supports cultivating healthier environments for children and young people.

While the guide will use the topic of childhood obesity throughout as a case study, the suggested strategies can be applied to any advocacy topic.

The guide provides an overview of the importance of youth voices in advocating for healthier environments, practical strategies, and guidance that can be used to carry out both online and in-person advocacy work. The strategies presented in this guide were recommended by youth advocates, as they were critical in helping them along their various journeys.