Voice Day
We hosted a celebratory event called Voice Day to amplify all the amazing projects and campaigns that care-experienced young people have been a part of in 2023.
Thank you so much for arranging today! It was so great to meet people in person and talk to lots of people I’ve never met before. Thank you for a really lovely day, also the food was amazing.
⎯⎯ A care-experienced young person
On Saturday 24 February, we hosted a celebratory event called Voice Day.
The day aimed to amplify all the amazing projects and campaigns that care-experienced young people have been part of in 2023, through our Become the Movement network.. It was such a fun-filled day with time to reflect on how impactful 2023 was, shine a light on all the opportunities care-experienced young people have been part of and time to get to know each other in person. In total, 18 young people joined us for the day in London.
- Simone from our Policy team shared all the amazing meetings with key policy makers
- Suzy from our Media team shared all the inspiring care-experienced young people in the news
- Katy from our Training team talked about Young Trainers
- Will from our Participation team explored young people’s interview panels
- Rasheeda from our Services team highlighted the Care Advice Line and people using their voice to influence their own lives
- Jo and Henri talked about participation and campaigns
Towards the end of the event we immersed ourselves into a creative session where we created a banner together as a community of change.
Thank you to everyone who came to made Voice Day! Look through the photos below and if you are a care-experienced young person (up to age 27) & interested in events, policy, training, media or other opportunities, sign up to Become the Movement.
Voice day created a sense of community and belonging for care-experienced young people
⎯⎯ A care-experienced young person
