Young Voices

 There appear to be several organizations using the name "Young Voices," each with a distinct mission and focus. To provide a helpful introduction, it's important to clarify which "Young Voices" you are interested in. Here's an overview of some prominent organizations with that name:

1. Young Voices (joinyv.org):

 * Mission: To discover, nurture, and promote young libertarian and conservative communicators and creators aged 18-35.

 * Focus: Providing free media training and placement services (articles, broadcast interviews, public speaking) to help these individuals reach a wider audience.

 * Key Aspects: Emphasizes classical liberal values and works with political independents. Acts as a PR agent for its contributors. Has a network that offers online and in-person events.

2. Young Voices (youngvoices.co.uk) / Young Voices Foundation (yvfoundation.org.uk):

 * Mission: To ignite a love for music, empower children to discover their voices, and build their confidence through large-scale choir experiences. The Foundation aims to reach children who might not otherwise have access to quality music-making.

 * Focus: Organizing large children's choir concerts across the UK, providing resources and training for teachers, and promoting the positive impact of music on children's well-being.

 * Key Aspects: Known for being the "largest children's choir in the world." Offers online learning platforms for children and professional development for teachers.

3. Young Voices (youngvoicesri.org):

 * Mission: To transform urban youth in Rhode Island into powerful advocates who have a voice in every aspect of their lives.

 * Focus: Empowering low-income youth through programs that develop skills in public speaking, policy analysis, critical thinking, and communication.

 * Key Aspects: Involves youth in high-level decision-making, advocates for educational equity, and provides college access and success programs.

4. Young Voices for Change (youngvoicesforchangefl.org):

 * Mission: To give students the opportunity to raise their voices, highlighting young writers and their different perspectives on current events and social issues.

 * Focus: An online publication and activist group created entirely by youth for youth.

 * Key Aspects: Provides a platform for young people to share their opinions on various topics.

5. Young Voices Council (part of Teach the Future - teachthefuture.org):

 * Mission: To bring Futures Literacy to K-12 education by empowering young leaders to think critically about tomorrow's challenges and solutions.

 * Focus: A global group of young leaders aged 12-18 who act as pioneers in shaping a new narrative for education.

 * Key Aspects: Works to integrate futures-thinking skills into education and connect young people with global opportunities.

6. Young Voices (National Youth Council of Ireland - youth.ie):

 * Mission: To create a better future by empowering young people to influence decision-making and to develop connections between young people, communities, and decision-makers.

 * Focus: Providing opportunities for young people aged 16-30 in Ireland to engage with policy and decision-making processes at national and EU levels.

 * Key Aspects: Organizes events, consultations, workshops, and training, and facilitates youth input into policy frameworks.

7. Young Voices (Save the Children Hong Kong - savethechildren.org.hk):

 * Focus: A research initiative that gathers the perspectives of children in Hong Kong on issues affecting their lives to influence policy and inform decision-makers.

To give you a more specific introduction, please indicate which of these organizations (or perhaps another one) you are interested in.