What if?....
The CVYC recently completed a survey of over 350 people under the age of 25 in the greater Victoria area. We wanted to know about the issues that young people in Victoria identify as important so we asked about education, employment, affordable housing, youth-friendly spaces, youth voice, mental health, violence and more. The responses we received were insightful and challenging and as diverse as youth themselves. Your responses encouraged us to imagine the possibilities of what could be in Victoria. That's why we are asking "What if...?"
Let us know what you think at whatif@cvyc.net</p>
What if...queer wasn't a dirty word?
Discrimination is an important issue that came up time and time again was discrimination. Almost 50% of the youth report that they have experienced discrimination and 61.4% feel that they have been stereotyped. Youth reported discrimination based on age, appearance, gender, race and sexuality. Thinking about these issues led us to ask “what if… queer wasn’t a dirty word?” ... [more info]
What if...Victoria had a bowling alley?
Youth need spaces to hang out, be themselves and connect with friends, develop new ideas and projects, be active and creative. Youth-led businesses and organisations also need access to space to organize and plan. We need spaces that are safe, age appropriate, affordable, friendly and non-judgmental. However, it’s not always easy to find spaces that meet these needs. As the... [more info]
What if….there were more opportunities for meaningful youth employment?
A large portion of youth (~40%) are employed and content (85% like their job) with their job, but low pay and lack of respect are key issues in their mind. Additionally, 64% of the youth who responded to the survey indicated that they volunteerJust over 2/3 feel like they are paid a fair wage, and most are employed in the food and beverage and sales/service industries where unstable hours, late ni... [more info]
What if…. All youth in Victoria had a safe, clean and affordable place to live?
The IssuesWe all know that Victoria is an expensive place to live, especially for many young people. Housing is generally considered affordable if you spend less than 305 of your income per month on housing- for folks who are forced to spent more than this, they often have to make sacrifices in other areas of their life, for example many people go hungry because of the cost of housing. For s... [more info]