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CDF Youth Voices Storytelling Fellowship

The Children’s Defense Fund Youth Voices Storytelling Fellowship will elevate the voices and stories of young people who have faced economic struggles that have impacted their lives. We want to hear from young people who have experienced the real-life impacts of economic inequality, including but not limited to: food insecurity or hunger; housing insecurity, eviction, or homelessness; lack of health care; neighborhood violence; and/or family instability or separation. Five fellows will be selected from the pool of applicants to share their story through short films they will produce as part of the fellowship.

Through the production of a short film, fellows will have the opportunity to share their stories in their own voice with audiences across the country. In sharing their stories, fellows will help illustrate the realities of how economic inequality impacts young people and their communities. The Children’s Defense Fund will share these stories with a broad audience to spur civic action to advance policy changes to lift up young people, families, and communities facing economic challenges.

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Yes, I am under 18No, I am 18 or olderPlease note that if you are accepted as a fellow and are under 18, your parent or guardian will need to sign a Media Release form. If you are over the age of 18, you may sign this form yourself.

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Letters of recommendation must be from from teachers, mentors, employers, counselors, or other non-family adults who know you well. You are only required to submit one letter of recommendation but are able to include a second if you'd like and have that option available.

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