Youth Voices in Action

Youth Voice – Youth Leadership & Storytelling Network

Empowering young people to speak, connect, and lead

About Youth Voice

At EasyStepUK, we believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to be heard.

Youth Voice is a national, youth-led programme supporting students and young people from diverse backgrounds, including local UK students, international students, and those with lived migration experiences.

The programme creates inclusive spaces where young people can share perspectives, build confidence, and take part in meaningful conversations about identity, belonging, wellbeing, and community life in the UK.

Through guided live-streamed discussions, digital storytelling, and community dialogue, Youth Voice turns individual experiences into shared learning, connection, and leadership.

Our Vision

We envision a society where young people from all backgrounds are confident, visible, and actively shaping conversations about inclusion, community, and belonging.

Youth Voice empowers young people to:

• express their authentic voices,

• connect across cultures and communities, and

• lead positive conversations that strengthen understanding and social cohesion.

What We Do

1. Live-Streamed Youth Discussions

Youth Voice delivers regular, guided live-streamed sessions, hosted by trained student hosts and supported by EasyStepUK staff.

Discussion topics are prepared in advance and focus on everyday youth experiences

Sessions prioritise audience interaction, reflection, and respectful dialogue

All live streams follow clear safeguarding and moderation guidelines

This live format builds confidence, encourages participation, and increases reach and engagement.

2. Digital Storytelling Platform

Alongside live sessions, Youth Voice supports young people to share their perspectives through short, self-recorded videos (5–7 minutes).

Videos may be recorded in English or other community languages, depending on participants’ preference.

With consent, selected content is shared via:

• YouTube – EasyStepUK Channel

• TikTok – @EasyStepUK

• Spotify – EasyStepUK Podcasts

This flexible approach allows participation at different comfort levels and supports inclusive engagement.

3. Campus & Community Engagement

We deliver youth discussion circles and outreach sessions in partnership with:

• UK universities and colleges

• Community venues and cultural centres

• Local councils and youth organisations

These activities connect digital discussion with real-world community engagement, supporting civic participation and youth leadership.

Typical Discussion Topics

All Youth Voice conversations are guided, supported, and non-political. Participants are never required to share personal or sensitive information.

Example themes include:

• Student life and living in the UK

• Identity, culture, and belonging

• Friendship, community, and social connection

• Wellbeing, confidence, and personal growth

• Communication and self-expression

• Youth participation and leadership in community life

Why Youth Voice Matters

Many young people in the UK — whether local, international, or from migrant or diaspora backgrounds — feel that their experiences and perspectives are underrepresented in public conversations.

Youth Voice responds by creating inclusive, youth-led spaces where different voices are heard, respected, and valued.

By encouraging young people to speak for themselves and listen to one another, Youth Voice helps build:

• mutual understanding

• confidence and communication skills

• stronger, more connected communities

This is how long-term inclusion and cohesion grow.

Our Approach

Youth Voice combines digital innovation with community-rooted practice:

• Digital-first: Live streaming and online platforms connect youth voices nationally

• Community-based: Grounded in care, trust, and local partnerships

• Youth-led: Young people help shape topics, formats, and future direction

• Safe & ethical: Clear consent, safeguarding, and moderation standards

• Learning-focused: Participant feedback directly informs programme development

Our work is guided by values of inclusion, wellbeing, diversity, and respect.

Impact to Date

• Over 100 young people engaged nationwide

• Participants from a wide range of backgrounds

• Students from universities and colleges across the UK

• Multilingual and inclusive digital content

• Growing partnerships with councils, universities, and community organisations

Future Direction (2025–2028)

Over the next three years, EasyStepUK aims to:

• Build a national network of youth leaders and storytellers

• Train young people in digital communication and civic participation

• Expand live-streamed youth dialogue programmes

• Strengthen partnerships with universities, councils, and funders

• Host an annual Youth Voice Summit celebrating youth-led dialogue and exchange

Our long-term goal is to ensure young people’s voices are visible, confident, and influential in shaping an inclusive UK society.

Safeguarding, Consent & Responsible Use

Youth Voice live-streamed sessions are delivered in line with EasyStepUK’s safeguarding, consent, and moderation standards.

All live streams are guided and supported by EasyStepUK staff, with discussion topics prepared in advance. Student hosts and participants are informed when sessions are live-streamed and recorded, and content is shared only with appropriate consent.

Youth Voice discussions do not involve political campaigning, counselling, or the sharing of personal or sensitive information. Clear moderation and community guidelines are in place to ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone involved.

Get Involved

Youth Voice welcomes:

• Young people and students (all backgrounds)

• Volunteers and student hosts

• Universities, councils, and partner organisations

To participate or collaborate, please email:

info@easystepuk.org

Follow and watch Youth Voice content on:

YouTube | TikTok | Spotify — @EasyStepUK