International Children's Friendship Festival

Join Youth Voices 2025!

Want to share your voice, shape the future of this Festival, and build cross-cultural youth power in the Greater Seattle community? Join our Youth Voices leadership team! Get Involved: Multiple flexible options available. Check out the flyer below and reach out to  Zeynep Ertugay (zeynepertugay@gmail.com), by January 22nd!

Who: 7th-12th graders.

Looking Back: Youth Voices 2024

Leading up to the 15th Annual Festival, young leaders engaged in grassroots research, dialogue, and reflection to advocate for changes in their community. The theme “Seattle as Our Homeplace” encouraged participants to explore what makes Seattle feel like home and how to make it welcoming for all young people.

 

Quick Statistics

  • 71 Submissions

    Ideas from youth aged 5 to 18 on how to improve Seattle.

  • 250+ Pins

    Mapping where visitors feel powerful and at home!

  • 56 Pledges

    Promises from youth who are committed to building and advocating for stronger cross-cultural community!