Insights in Public Health: “Youth Talk Back” Leadership Program Promotes Social Change and Improved Community Health in Hawai‘i

摘要

This article describes the Youth Talk Back program in Hawai‘i, which is growing leadership for social change with relevance for community empowerment and grass-roots participation. These youth don’t subscribe to the “What do I want to be when I grow up?” mindset, but rather the “What problem can I solve right now?!” mindset. This article gives a history of the program and examples of the youth-driven work with relevance to community health and well-being.