Welcome to EssayYouth
A Journal of Global Voices.
The world, in their words.
We give young people a platform to share perspectives often overlooked—from politics and economics to research, culture, and personal experience.But the words don't stop on the page. Through sponsorships generated by our readership, EssayYouth helps fund humanitarian aid in South America.
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Topics being covered:
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Behind the Stories: Insightful questions about the authors’ journeys, themes, and creative decisions.
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Path to Publication: Guidance on becoming a published writer, from drafting to submissions.
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Origins of EssayYouth: How the initiative began, its mission, and its growth.
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Guest Speaker Spotlight: Sebasthiane Brakha will share expertise, experiences, and advice for aspiring writers.
Guest Speaker: Sebasthiane Brakha
Sebasthiane Brakha is a reporter for WUFT News and a copy editor for The Independent Florida Alligator, where he covers community issues, public policy, and human-interest stories that amplify overlooked voices and spark meaningful conversation. Known for his sharp storytelling and commitment to truth, he turns complex local challenges into compelling narratives that build civic awareness and empathy. As a guest speaker for EssayYouth, Sebasthiane shares the lessons he has learned in the field and shows students how purposeful writing can inform communities, elevate marginalized perspectives, and drive social impact.
Lorenzo Salamanca Murhpy
Co-Founder of EssayYouth, built a platform for underrepresented voices and turned reader engagement into funded humanitarian aid across South America. Lorenzo has traveled to Puerto Rico and Costa Rica to meet young writers and collect their stories firsthand the on-the-ground work behind EssayYouth's mission.
Our Team
Simon Tchira
Co-Founder of EssayYouth, where Simon leads sponsorships and submissions, to help the journal reach writers around the world. Simon is also incahrge of finding guest speakers for our Global Voices Journal interest meetings.
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