On Sunday, February 8, youth, families, and mental health professionals came together at the Cupertino Public Library for the Maitri Youth Convention: Youth and Mental Health, a dynamic, youth-led event focused on emotional well-being and mental health awareness.

Maitri hosted a Youth Convention on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Berryessa Community Center, San Jose, bringing together youths and adults with a shared commitment to tackling the critical issue of firearms and intimate partner violence. We believe that through collective action, education, and dialogue, we can create safer environments for all and put an end to intimate partner violence and its dangerous association with guns.

This thought-provoking youth panel brings together young people for an open and candid conversation about the prevention of sexual assault on college campuses. This truly articulate bunch of youngsters, gave us an insight into the circumstances and life within the dorms and campuses

South Asian youth shared their personal experiences on gender/ race/ religion / ethnicity based discriminations and how to identify and end these discriminations.

Maitri and Agents of Change collaborated for this teen forum, where a group of passionate teens came together to raise awareness around mental health, including stigma, peer pressure, toxic masculinity, and body image issues.

Youth-led conversations exploring mental health, safety, well-being, and the challenges facing young people today. Hear thoughtful perspectives from youth and community voices as they raise awareness, encourage dialogue, and inspire positive change.