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EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 43 MIN

Engage, Educate, and Empower: How Students are Ending Human Trafficking

from The Power of Young People · host nylc

When trusted with the right tools, young people lead, innovate, and inspire real change. This episode reveals how a groundbreaking program is reshaping the future by empowering students to become protectors and advocates in their communities. Listen in to discover why youth-led action is the key to ending exploitation for good.Together, we break down the core pillars that make Project Protect Our Children a success: Engage, Educate, Empower. Sheila, Charlotte, and Will illustrate how these principles foster leadership, compassion, and lasting impact. From Will’s personal story to Charlotte’s reflections on strengthening community bonds, you'll see young leaders transforming uncertainty into empowerment and hope.Perfect for educators, parents, community advocates, and young leaders alike, this episode shows how trusting and supporting youth in leadership roles unlocks unstoppable momentum for social change. Learn more about NYLC at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nylc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

When trusted with the right tools, young people lead, innovate, and inspire real change. This episode reveals how a groundbreaking program is reshaping the future by empowering students to become protectors and advocates in their communities. Listen in to discover why youth-led action is the key to ending exploitation for good.Together, we break down the core pillars that make Project Protect Our Children a success: Engage, Educate, Empower. Sheila, Charlotte, and Will illustrate how these principles foster leadership, compassion, and lasting impact. From Will’s personal story to Charlotte’s reflections on strengthening community bonds, you'll see young leaders transforming uncertainty into empowerment and hope.Perfect for educators, parents, community advocates, and young leaders alike, this episode shows how trusting and supporting youth in leadership roles unlocks unstoppable momentum for social change. Learn more about NYLC at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nylc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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