Leading with Empathy: How Alida is Rewriting Health Advocacy

Join host Amy Meuers in this week's episode of The Power of Young People as she chats with high school senior and AYUDA volunteer Alida Cuttriss. Discover how youth-led storytelling and empathy are transforming global health, especially for young people with diabetes across Latin America. Alida shares her journey of advocacy, the importance of education over supplies, and how empowering youth leads to lasting community change. This episode highlights that leadership isn’t about age—it's about courage, collaboration, and believing in the power of young voices to drive social transformation. Tune in to be inspired by the collective strength and impact of youth leadership worldwide.Watch Alida's documentary, learn more about Aprendiendo a vivir, and explore Ashoka!Learn more about NYLC at ⁠⁠⁠⁠nylc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠!Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠!