Sunsets are better by the river
A safe, empowering space for youth to express their stories, art,
and emotions - freely and without judgment.
Our Expression Arena amplifies your voice by celebrating your art and writing.
Sunsets are better by the river
Wandering along the water
Peace at the beach
My favorite scene is the sunrise
Every sunrise holds more promise
New York Skyline at Dawn
Skyline at Night
Datoga People
Tanzania's Savanna
Lion sleeps tonight
Elephant Family Life
Zebra
Dakota Woman
So many girls grow up feeling unseen, unheard, or judged for expressing who they truly are. Voices Under One Sun exists to change that.
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ABOUT US
Voices Under One Sun is enabling youth to be part of a community that values their authentic self through expression, action, and the ability to become leaders of their own lives. Through a forum that enables our voices to be heard, we are creating a culture of belonging and inclusiveness and celebrating each individual’s unique expression of themselves. While we are not changing the factors that often create stress and anxiety, we are creating a supportive environment where someone can go to relieve that pressure and feel empowered.
To remind young people that they are never alone by building a community where teens feel seen, heard, and supported. We help break the stigma around mental health and encourage self-expression, resilience, and connection through honest conversation and shared experience.
A world where no young person suffers in silence, where reaching out is a sign of strength, and where every teenager has a safe space to express themselves and find hope within reach.
We lead with understanding, not judgment. Every story shared here is met with compassion.
Everyone is welcome, exactly as they are. A community can be one person or thousands, but no one stands alone in it.
It takes bravery to speak up about how you feel. We honor that courage and make it safer to do.
We do more than acknowledge the struggle. We actively point young people toward support, resilience, and what comes next.
Since 2020, the unrelenting drought that has impacted the Horn of Africa has left 20 million people facing food and water insecurity. Tens of thousands of people have died, crops have shriveled, livestock has starved, and food and water insecurity continue to spread. The Hadzabe people, a hunter-gatherer society that lives...
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The Maasai are a semi-nomadic tribe that lives in Kenya and Tanzania. They herd cattle and goats and are known for their strength as warriors and their colourful culture. One of the challenges maasi children face is the long distances they travel to get to goverment funded schools. The land they walk...
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Gracious Hope organization supports youth empowerment in the Arusha region, Tanzania. The Gracious Children Orphanage supports the emotional, physical, and mental needs of the children it supports. As guardians, they provide the children with security and enable them to achieve their future goals and dreams. Voices Under One Sun includes...
Read moreIsolation and depression are among the most significant threats to mental health, especially for youth. From the pandemic to wars to cyberbullying, the challenges around us feel overwhelming at times.
During the pandemic, despite the isolation, the beauty of the rising sun each day gave me hope. Inspired by this I established
to provide youth with a platform to express their creativity and passion.
No matter what your circumstances are or where you are in the world together, we can empower our voices and support each other through art, action and community.
Bethany Bush
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