The Fairfax Prevention Coalition Youth Team brought youth voice, creativity, and community pride to life through the “Fall in Love with the Highway” Youth Photovoice Event.
Through photography and storytelling, youth captured the beauty, challenges, and opportunities they see along the Route 1 corridor. Their photos highlighted what they love about their community, what they hope will change, and how young people can be part of creating safer, healthier, and more connected neighborhoods.
Youth helped lead every part of the project — from taking photos and writing captions to planning the event, promoting it, and leading a panel discussion with community members and local leaders. The event was even covered by local publication The Zebra Press.
The FPC Youth Team also created an inspiring Instagram video featuring testimonials during the event.
This event showed what happens when young people are given space to lead: they bring honesty, creativity, and powerful ideas for positive change.
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Photo credit: Zebra Press