Youth-Led Resources on COVID-19

Young people and communities throughout the world have been impacted by COVID-19. Exacerbating existing disparities, the virus has touched almost every aspect of their lives, from health to education, from housing and food stability to mental health and social-emotional development.

Their resilience and determination during these unprecedented times has led to a wealth of resources – created by youth, for youth – that help to uncover and address the myriad challenges of this moment.

Videos

Youth share the facts about COVID-19 on this game of jeopardy.

Ray Catacutan, Lily Vang and Collin Lee explore how Trump’s responses to COVID-19 stirred xenophobic violence in this Youth React series.

Program Manager LJ Mariano encourages us to wear a mask!

Websites

Crushing the Curve webpage with a young person with a fro and mask, wearing a white t-shirt and checkered vest.

Podcasts

Hosted by youth reporter Rachel Livinal, COVID-18 explores the impacts of COVID on high school students in Merced, California.

Publications

Yellow slide with the title: Behind Our Masks followed by the names of 4 stories about COVID-19 and it's impacts on youth of color.

Atwater “sanctuary city for businesses” resolution met with mixed reactions, resistance