Making your voice heard when you’re young can occasionally be difficult or difficult to achieve.
According to a teen from Regina, every young person has the capacity to build on their strengths and have the ability to lead within their community. Following her passions in life is what pushed Grade 12 student Sophia Young to get involved in activism in the city.
Young asserts that she became an activist at a young age as a result of being motivated by numerous unsung heroes in the community, whether she is speaking out for better youth transit in Regina or promoting environmental activism.
In the same way that she was impacted at a young age, she wants to inspire other young people to embrace their skills and take initiative.
“I see a tonne of people who have big, powerful talents and passions that they want to keep pursuing, developing, and sharing with others.
But occasionally, those limitations and boundaries put people to rest,” Young said in an interview with Global News.
“I wanted to be a part of assisting everyone in showcasing their skills because, you know, we all deserve it and a chance, right? There shouldn’t be any kids left behind.
Young, a student at Miller Comprehensive High School in Regina, claims that when she was younger, nature and the environment were among the things she cared about most.
When she began her work in local activism, she got involved with trying to improve transit for youth in the city and with the City of Regina’s Energy and Sustainability Framework.
She then became a part of the community advisory group that supported the creation of the framework and was especially dedicated to promoting better public and active transportation.
Her efforts did not end there; eventually, she contributed to the Regina Transit Masterplan, which accelerated the strategy’s implementation of fare-free transit for children and youth 13 and under.
“The only thing I’ve ever had was nature. Growing up, I dealt with a lot of problems—problems at home, problems at school.
Being outside and in nature’s arms was the only place I felt secure. Having a safe place was crucial to me because that was something that wasn’t a given, Young said.
“When you have something like that and learn that it’s in danger because we’re not spending money or effort to support and fund it, it lights a fire inside of you and makes you want to keep working to keep it safe. That was my spark.
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She wants to see other young people discover their passion and blossom into active community members.
There will be many people who will tell you that you can’t do something, whether it’s because of your age, your skin color, or your ability. You must forget about them all and focus on remembering who you are, what you stand for, and what you are capable of. You have to take that initiative, get involved, bring other people along and work together so that you can build up the community. ”.
Sophia Young is reshaping Saskatchewan.
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