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ALT Text on blue and dark orange backgrounds that says: "Use your voice to build collective power! In last summer's survey, you shared that young people are often excluded from and lack trust in spaces where decisions are being made. So, we are starting a new project focused on co-creating solutions to connect young people to each other and build collective power! We are starting this project by talking to you, young people in Nebraska, to gather your ideas and experiences around collective power. We can meet with you individually or in small groups to have a conversation about your ideas and goals, and you'll get a $15 stipend for your time! DM us on Instagram or email Hannah at hannah@elevateomaha.org to schedule your conversation!"
ALT Across 4 photos is a preview of survey data on young people’s trust in government and nonprofits, explaining that while young people are passionate and engaged, many lack that trust. 51% said they don’t trust the government, and 28% said they don’t trust nonprofits. Many shared that their trust was reliant on specific factors, with 44% responding this way about the government and 54% about nonprofits. For the government, many mentioned trust in specific elected officials, and for nonprofits, many mentioned specific nonprofits, individuals, or factors such as size and diversity.
ALT Across 4 photos is a preview of survey data on how young people engage with elected officials, explaining that while young people are engaged in the community, only about half know or have engaged with their elected officials. They know their State Senator the best, 68% knew, and many, 57%, also know their representatives in Congress. Just under half have ever contacted their elected officials or attended a public hearing.
ALT Across 4 photos is a preview of survey data on issues young people care about, explaining that young people are engaged in our community and passionate about specific issues - they selected education, reproductive rights, and climate change as their most important issues. When given the opportunity to explain why they cared about these issues, many shared personal connections and values of caring about others and their communities.
