By Aaron Allen, The Seattle Medium

Powerful Voices (PV) is all about creating space. With an all-woman, non-binary, and gender-expansive staff of color, its mission is to build a place where young girls and gender-expansive youth of color feel empowered to share their truths and step into leadership roles.

Since 1995, PV has created gender-specific, social justice programs for girls and young women ages 11 to 19, equipping them with communal knowledge and opportunities to speak up about the issues that matter to them. Its programs are designed to help young people find their voices, advocate for equity, and develop the confidence to thrive in a changing world.

According to Ziya Joy Ahmed, Communications and Community Engagement Director for Powerful Voices, the organization’s focus is o

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