This factsheet was developed by Amy Hosotsuji, Duane Hall, and Jasmine Mwanaisha for YouthREX.

HRE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET:

Who is an underrepresented youth? Someone who is not represented or treated fairly by government or policies and laws, mainstream media, education, etc. Groups today include people of colour, immigrants, those living with physical and mental disability, low-income, unemployed, LGBTTQ, homeless, etc. This factsheet goes over how organizations and adult allies can develop readiness to engage young people and foster youth leadership.