About YANZ 👋
We're Youth Arts New Zealand (YANZ), Aotearoa's leading youth-led social enterprise generating equitable opportunities for rangatahi/young people to explore creativity, both as a career and as a means of self-expression.
Our vision is for an Aotearoa where every young New Zealander knows the worth of their creative identity.
We're empowering youth to build creative futures through...
Empowering creative identities 🙌
Empowering rangatahi to embrace their identities and tell their stories with dignity, so that rangatahi can confidently express themselves to their community and beyond.
Championing sustainable careers 💫
Championing sustainable, accessible and equitable entry points into creative careers, so that all young people are able to access and sustain a creative career.
Valuing rangatahi leadership 📣
Advocating for young creatives and diverse youth voice across Aotearoa so that youth leadership, especially in the creative sector, is prioritised and reflected in actions and decisions.
Building meaningful connections 💛
Connecting young people with each other, and those who can guide them, so that they are supported in their journey by peers and mentors.
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