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Empowering Youth Voices: An Interview with Troy Njenje-Mbanga

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Empowering Youth Voices: An Interview with Troy Njenje-Mbanga


In this episode, the host, Autisticly Aar, interviews Troy Njenje-Mbanga, a 21-year-old ambassador and youth activist from West Oxford Wakefield. Troy shares his journey of advocating for inclusion and the rights of young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). He discusses his personal experiences with autism, the support he received, and the importance of youth participation in activism. Troy highlights his involvement with organizations like iWill and Reach Out To All, focusing on social issues such as education, climate change, and mental health. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in accessing support services and the need for improved mental health resources.


00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:46 Meet Troy: Advocate and Activist

01:24 Troy's Personal Journey with Autism

02:53 Challenges and Coping Strategies

08:26 Involvement in Advocacy Groups

11:49 Campaigns and Key Issues

13:01 Improving Education and Inclusion

22:39 Mental Health Support for Young People

32:54 Political Engagement and Voting

39:17 Final Thoughts and Contact Information


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Empowering Youth Voices: An Interview with Troy Njenje-Mbanga


In this episode, the host, Autisticly Aar, interviews Troy Njenje-Mbanga, a 21-year-old ambassador and youth activist from West Oxford Wakefield. Troy shares his journey of advocating for inclusion and the rights of young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). He discusses his personal experiences with autism, the support he received, and the importance of youth participation in activism. Troy highlights his involvement with organizations like iWill and Reach Out To All, focusing on social issues such as education, climate change, and mental health. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in accessing support services and the need for improved mental health resources.


00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:46 Meet Troy: Advocate and Activist

01:24 Troy's Personal Journey with Autism

02:53 Challenges and Coping Strategies

08:26 Involvement in Advocacy Groups

11:49 Campaigns and Key Issues

13:01 Improving Education and Inclusion

22:39 Mental Health Support for Young People

32:54 Political Engagement and Voting

39:17 Final Thoughts and Contact Information


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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