YOUTH-POWERED
TBT
Youth
Council
A paid, youth-led group shaping the future of reproductive health education
NARRATIVE SHIFTING
ABOUT
If you’re between 16–21 and spend time on social media, you’ve probably seen confusing or misleading information about your body and reproductive health.
We’re building a group of teens who don’t just scroll past it.
You’ll help break it down, call out what’s not accurate, and shape better, more trustworthy information for others your age.
Youth-led. Truth-driven.
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From the feed to the facts
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Rewriting what health education looks like
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Youth-led. Truth-driven. · From the feed to the facts · Rewriting what health education looks like ·
What the TBT Youth Council is
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What It Is
The TBT Youth Council is a paid, youth-led advisory group shaping how reproductive health information is created, shared, and understood by teens. This is not just about accuracy. It’s about making sure information actually makes sense, feels relevant, and reflects what young people are seeing and experiencing in real life.
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What They Do
Council members help identify content gaps, surface trends from social media, and break down misinformation in real time. Together, they analyze viral content, challenge misleading narratives, and help build clear, evidence-based responses informed by Take Back Trust content.
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How It Works
The council is a small cohort of 6 to 8 participants, ages 16–21, who work together over a 12-month period. Engagement happens primarily through group chat, with optional monthly meetings. Members contribute approximately six hours per month and receive a monthly stipend for their participation.
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Why It Matters
Teens are constantly navigating health information shaped by misinformation, fear, and politics. The TBT Youth Council ensures that content is grounded in real experiences, real questions, and real language. It builds a direct line between what young people are seeing and what they actually need, while empowering them to be part of the solution.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
You don’t need experience. You don’t need to be “perfect.”
We’re looking for teens who are:
Active on social media
Thoughtful and willing to speak up
Noticing when something feels off
Passionate about reproductive health
TIME & COMMITTMENT
12-month term
~6 hours/month, one 45 minute zoom call per month
Flexible participation
Group chat + optional monthly meeting
COMPENSATION
$100 / month stipend
This is a paid role because your time, perspective, and expertise matter.
HOW WE CHOOSE
Applications are reviewed blindly to keep the process fair.
We’re building a group with diverse experiences, including geography, identity, and access to care.
TIMELINE
Applications open now
Applications close: April 19, 2026
Cohort starts: May 1, 2026