NACY Members,

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our "Young People Are Not Okay" campaign, which addresses the critical challenges facing young people across Canada. With rising mental health issues, poverty, and systemic inequities, young people need our collective support more than ever.

Why this campaign is urgent:

• Mental Health: 1 in 5 children and youth face mental health challenges, with lasting impacts if left unaddressed. Source: Children First Canada
• Poverty: Over 1 million children in Canada are living in poverty, facing significant barriers to stability and success. Source: UNICEF Canada
• Systemic Inequities: Youth from marginalized communities experience disproportionate challenges in education, employment, and health. Source: Statistics Canada

How our #NACYNetwork can get involved:

1. Download the resource document below: Access key captions, statistics, graphics and actionable recommendations to support the campaign.
2. Amplify our message: Join the conversation by raising awareness of the campaign leading up to elections timelines. Use the provided template, adding your organizational info as needed.

We'll officially launch the week of March 17th across our social channels and website, and we'd love your support in building momentum through your communication campaigns. To help with your communications planning, we’d like to share materials with you in advance.

For any questions or further information, feel free to reach out at communications@nacy.ca.