Midwest Youth Summer Intensive 2024

By Julius Johnson

Youth connected with AFSC programs in St. Louis and Chicago joined Twin Cities young people in Minneapolis July 28-August 3 for our first-ever Midwest Youth Summer Intensive. Black and Palestinian youth gathered to learn more about the work of making positive change in our communities.

Participants gained practical skills in grassroots organizing, learned how to mobilize communities, engage in outreach, and sustain long-term movements. Organizers emphasized healing justice, creativity, and community building throughout this experience. Read more.