The Immigrant Youth Advocates (IYA) are a community group committed to empowering immigrant youth to be leaders. We offer teens opportunities to participate in town-wide events, engaging in activism and celebrating diverse cultural holidays and traditions. We also provide a safe environment for students to support one another, express their cultural identities, and share their immigrant experiences in their new schools and communities.
Planned Projects
- Teen English Cafe (Practice your English with IYA members!)
- Fundraisers for Organizations Supporting Immigrants Locally and Internationally
- Storytelling
Contacts
- Kari Karp, West Hartford Public Library – kkarp@westhartfordCT.gov
- Ellen Salzman-Fiske – goldendoorhartford@gmail.com
