Young Voices
A Place For Young People To Be Heard
Small Voices, Big Impact
Young Voices began with a simple act of kindness.
A young person created a mental health awareness poster to encourage others who may be struggling. The compassion, creativity and thought behind that piece of artwork reminded us of something important:
Young people are not just learning about wellbeing...
They are helping shape it.
Young Voices is a space dedicated to celebrating the creativity, ideas and perspectives of children and young people. Through artwork, posters, poems, messages and creative projects, young people can share what kindness, empathy, hope, friendship, resilience and wellbeing mean to them.
This is not about being the best artist...
It is not about creating something perfect...
It is about having a voice.
Every drawing, painting, poster, poem or creative idea has the potential to inspire someone else, start a conversation or remind another person that they are not alone.
At Fynix Project, we believe that creativity can be a powerful way to express feelings, communicate ideas and encourage positive conversations around mental health and emotional well-being. We also recognise that creative activities themselves can support wellbeing by helping children explore thoughts, emotions and experiences in a safe and meaningful way.
Most importantly, Young Voices belongs to the young people who contribute to it;
Their creativity
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Their ideas
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Their messages
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Their voices
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Because sometimes the smallest voices can create the biggest positive change.
Featured Artwork
The artwork below is where the Young Voices story began.
Created by a young person with a passion for raising awareness around mental health, this piece reminded us that kindness, compassion, and understanding can come from anyone, regardless of age.
What began as a simple creative project quickly became something much bigger. It encouraged conversations about mental health, inspired reflection, and demonstrated how creativity can be used as a powerful tool for communication, emotional expression, and positive change.
This artwork became the inspiration behind Young Voices and the belief that children and young people have valuable perspectives to share about wellbeing, kindness, resilience and supporting one another.
Every piece of artwork featured within Young Voices carries the potential to inspire, encourage and remind others that they are not alone.
Today, this original piece stands as a reminder of how one small act of creativity can create a lasting impact.
The Artwork That Inspired Young Voices
Created by a young person to encourage mental health awareness, kindness, and support for others who may be struggling.
Young Voices Gallery
Creativity, Kindness & Hope Shared By Young People
Young Voices is more than a collection of artwork.
It is a collective of creativity, compassion and perspective shared by the next generation.
A reminder that the future is not something waiting to arrive one day.
It is already being shaped by the ideas, values and voices of young people today.
Every act of kindness
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Every positive message
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Every creative expression
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Every conversation
Has the potential to influence the world they are growing into and the communities they will help create. It is a growing collection of ideas, experiences, creativity and compassion shared by young people.
Every drawing
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Every poem
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Every poster
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Every message
Adds another voice to the conversation.
Another perspective to be understood.
Another contribution to the future culture of kindness, empathy and emotional wellbeing that we hope to see in the world.
Young people are not just learning about mental health.
They are helping redefine how we talk about it.
They are helping reduce stigma.
Encourage understanding.
Promote compassion.
And remind us that being human means looking out for one another.
Together, these contributions form something powerful.
A generation learning that mental health is not weakness.
That kindness matters.
That feelings can be talked about.
That creativity has value.
And that no one has to face difficult moments alone.
These are not just pictures.
These are voices.
Submit Your Artwork
Share Your Creativity. Inspire Others.
If your child has created artwork, a poster, a poem, a positive message, creative writing, or a wellbeing project that encourages kindness, empathy, understanding, hope, or positive conversations around mental health and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.
Young Voices exists to celebrate creativity, self-expression and the positive impact young people can have through their ideas and imagination.
How To Submit
Please email submissions to:
When submitting artwork, please include:
- A clear photograph or scan of the artwork.
- A short caption written by the child (optional).
- Confirmation from a parent, guardian, or responsible adult that the artwork may be shared on the Young Voices page.
The safety and privacy of children and young people are extremely important to us.
To help protect contributors, we do not publish surnames, addresses, school information, contact details or other identifying information.
Please ensure submissions are sent by a parent, guardian or responsible adult.
All submissions are reviewed before publication and may be edited or declined if they do not align with the values and aims of Young Voices.
Small Voices. Big Impact.
You do not need to be a professional artist.
You do not need to create something perfect.
You simply need something you would like to share.
Because every act of creativity has the potential to encourage kindness, inspire hope, and make a positive difference in someone else's day.
Creativity, Perspective & Expression
Celebrating How Young People See The World
Young Voices celebrates creativity, self-expression and the unique perspectives of children and young people.
The artwork, messages, stories and reflections shared throughout Young Voices represent the thoughts, ideas, experiences and imagination of the young people who created them.
As contributors are children and young people who are still learning, growing and developing their understanding of the world, some submissions may include personal opinions, interpretations and perspectives that are not intended to be professional, educational or factual guidance.
While accuracy is important, the purpose of Young Voices is not to create expert information or educational resources.
Its purpose is to provide a space where children and young people can express themselves, explore creativity, share positive messages and contribute their own thoughts and perspectives in meaningful ways.
We believe there is value in hearing how young people see the world.
Their ideas.
Their experiences.
Their creativity.
Their perspective.
Because every voice brings something unique to the conversation.
Submission Guidelines & Safeguarding
Creating A Safe & Supportive Space
Young Voices is intended to be a positive, supportive and creative space for children and young people to share artwork, ideas, messages and experiences that encourage kindness, empathy, understanding, hope and wellbeing.
To help maintain a safe environment for everyone, we do not accept submissions that contain:
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Inappropriate, offensive or discriminatory content
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Bullying, harassment or hateful language
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Graphic descriptions or imagery
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Content that promotes self-harm, suicide, violence or illegal activities
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Personal information, contact details, addresses, school details or identifying information
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Content that may place a child or another person at risk of harm
While we recognise that some young people may choose to express personal experiences, Young Voices is not intended to be a platform for the disclosure of abuse, neglect, self-harm, exploitation or other safeguarding concerns.
If a submission contains information that raises a safeguarding concern, indicates that a child or another person may be at risk of harm, or contains content deemed inappropriate for publication, the submission will not be published.
Where safeguarding concerns are identified, Fynix Project will follow its safeguarding policies and procedures in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance.
Concerns may be reviewed by the Designated Safeguarding Lead and, where necessary, information may be shared with appropriate agencies, including local authority safeguarding teams, children's services, emergency services or the police.
Our priority will always be the safety, wellbeing and protection of children and young people.
By submitting artwork to Young Voices, parents, guardians and responsible adults acknowledge and agree to these guidelines.
