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New Voices Are Rising

New Voices Are Rising strives to develop young leaders, especially in low-income communities and communities of color in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. These same communities are often under-represented in policy making forums and under-served by public policy.  The project helps young people gain the skills and experience in civic engagement that they need to begin to tackle the problems – including environmental health problems – that disproportionately impact their communities.

The project seeks to increase civic participation within under-represented communities, increase young people’s commitment to environmental justice, and reduce air and water pollution that severely impact both human health and the health of the San Francisco Bay.

Planning Green Communities
New Voices students are participating in regional efforts to plan truly sustainable development for the Bay Area - including walkable, bikable communities with access to local transit, while providing economic opportunity and affordable housing.
Voter Participation
Youth from communities that are under-represented in the electorate register friends, family, and neighbors to vote.
Summer Institute
New Voices is now accepting applications for the 2013 Summer Institute. Take a look at what the program offers and make sure to submit your application by May 15 to receive a stipend through ECCO/Oakland Unified School District. For other students please apply by May 24.
Diesel Pollution Reduction & Youth Advocacy
High School students throughout the East Bay speak out in support of legislation that reduces diesel particulate pollution and protects public health
West Oakland Youth Neighborhood Pollution Patrols
Students from the EXCEL High School Law Academy put advocacy skills to work, sparking the campaign to make an industrial facility nearby become a better, cleaner neighbor.
New Voices in the Press
New Voices Press Coverage and Updates
Take Action!
Find out about how to take action and support environmental and neighborhood health!
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