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We will not stand idly by while hate, misogyny, and bigotry dictate the world that Queer Youth are forced to live in. The time is now for us to raise our voices and demand the world we deserve: a world where we can live authentically, safely, and with dignity.
We are upgrading Queer Youth Activism
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A Familiar Crisis
LGBT+ centers nationwide have shared growing concerns about the dangerous impact of recent election results and the sharp rise in bullying faced by Queer youth.
The mental health crisis we’re witnessing among Queer youth today is the most severe we’ve seen since the late 80s and early 90s, a time defined by widespread fear, violence, and the early years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Our Response
Maven Youth — an organization founded to empower queer youth through technology — is dedicated for the next 4 years entirely to advocacy through tech, putting all our resources into building a powerful movement for Queer youth utilizing what we know best: tech and Gayming. We need your help more than ever to ensure LGBTQ+ Voices are lifted and heard!
We Need YOU!
Whether you're a current, former, or brand new part of our Maven Youth community, your leadership, experience, and ideas are essential in creating a digital queer youth movement for change..
Together, we can help lift Queer youth out of this crisis and give them the digital tools they need to lead a new era of activism and advocacy.
2025
Identifying and Building Community for Specialized Queer Youth Action Groups
2026
Youth Groups Designing Digital Tools and Resources to Make the Biggest Impact on Their Community
2027
Specialized Digital Advocacy Tools Implemented and Refined to Strengthen Communities
2028
Groups will expand the impact and reach of digital tools to amplify queer youth voices, strengthening a digital queer youth movement aimed at influencing 2028 LGBT+ legislation.
Enough is Enough:
Four-Year Fight for Queer Youth
Our multiyear commitment to Enough is Enough (EnE) is a transformative journey to empower queer youth voices through digital tools, advocacy, and change. The goal is to create a cohesive and sustainable digital queer youth movement that amplifies the voices of LGBTQ+ young people and fosters meaningful, lasting change in communities across the country.
EnE Year 1: Vision & Identification In 2025, queer youth will come together in this phase to focus on collaboration and idea generation, as members work to understand the challenges they face and discuss how technology can help advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, inclusivity, and empowerment.
EnE Year 2: Building the Digital Tools In 2026, we will be focused on turning ideas into action. Together, members will begin designing and building the digital platforms, tools, or resources they identified in Year 1. During this year, youth will also have opportunities to learn technical skills, work with mentors, and collaborate with tech professionals to bring their ideas to life.
EnE Year 3: Implementation & Strategy In 2027, the focus will shift to the implementation of the digital strategies developed in Year 2. This phase will involve launching the digital platforms and tools, promoting them within their communities, and actively using them to support advocacy, raise awareness, and build stronger queer youth networks.
EnE Year 4: Expansion, Sustainability & Advocacy In 2028 - a major election year - we will be dedicated to expanding the reach and sustainability of the queer youth movement. This final year will be about long-term advocacy—ensuring the movement continues to thrive, evolve, and create positive, lasting impacts in communities across the country.
Call To ACTION!
We’re asking you to join us for a critical call to action for change, sustainability and ensure every youth can thrive in a safe world.
You can make a difference in the lives of queer youth:
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Youth Leader Stipends: Provide stipends for youth leaders to organize and lead national queer youth action groups.
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Digital Organizing Tools: Cover fees for essential online platforms (Discord, Zoom, Slack, YouTube, etc.) to facilitate digital organizing and collaboration.
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Youth Travel Expenses: Fund travel costs for youth leaders to attend events, conferences, and meetups.
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Development of Digital Resources: Support the creation and development of tools and educational resources that empower queer youth.
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Youth Action Group Co-Lead: Volunteer to co-lead a MY youth action group, contributing weekly or monthly.
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Mentorship & Tech Training: Provide mentorship and guidance to youth on designing and creating their own tech solutions.
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Join Our Fundraising Team: Help us raise funds and support the financial needs of our programs.
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EIE Committee Member: Join our action committee to help strategize and implement initiatives.
Commit PRIDE ERG:
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Ongoing Volunteer Support: Commit your team to volunteer throughout the year, offering consistent support to queer youth in our programs.
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Host or Sponsor an Event: Sponsor or host a youth-focused event for our queer youth community.
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Mentorship for Tech Youth Groups: Provide mentorship to college interns or youth leaders working on tech projects.
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Donate Refurbished Laptops & Digital Tools: Donate refurbished laptops or digital tools to empower queer youth with the technology they need for success.
