Meet the EYHC Champions

As we’ve established ourselves as an independent charity, we have been working hard on incorporating youth voice into our organisational structure. To do this, we have created a Youth Board, formed of nine young people from across Wales who have lived experience of youth homelessness.

These young people, who’ve named themselves the EYHC Champions, continue to impress and inspire us. Their passion for change and their commitment to building a better Wales for future young people is infectious. It has been a true honour to work with them over the last year-and-a-half as we witness friendships forming and confidence growing as the group evolves.

We have a lot of plans with the Champions over the next few months, and you will be seeing a lot more of them.

So, we’d like to formally introduce you to some of these fantastic young people:

Amari

Amari is 22 and first became an EYHC Champion in 2025 after being involved with some of EYHC’s peer research. Having experienced homelessness as a teenager leaving the foster care system, she is passionate about creating change for future generations of young people facing similar issues.

“My experience with homelessness still affects me and will affect numerous care leavers every year, setting us back in every aspect of our lives.”

Axe

Axe first got involved with EYHC all the way back in 2022, as a Peer Researcher on our research into neurodiversity and youth homelessness. As an autistic person with Tourettes syndrome, they are passionate about accessibility in public services and increasing awareness about youth homelessness.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed being a researcher and presenting our findings across various parts of South Wales. I look forward to getting more opportunities to bring more awareness and action to end youth homelessness.”

Casey

Casey has lived in North Wales her whole life and is passionate about improving her country for the better. She is currently studying her A-Levels, with the intent to go to university and to use her research and writing skills, as well as her commitment to truth and personal insight, to pursue a career in journalism.

“I experienced homelessness at age 16, and thus have first-hand knowledge of what the threat of homelessness can entail for a young person.”

Freya

Freya has been involved with EYHC since February 2025 and lives in Powys. They are committed to improving things for young people who are experiencing homelessness, and challenging the systems that disadvantage young people.

“I’ve experienced homelessness as a teenager and the impact of it still effects my life today.”

Mikey

Mikey lives in Newtown, Powys, and has been working with us since 2025. He is currently studying in college, as well as being involved in various volunteering roles in his community.

“I joined EYHC because of my personal experience of homelessness.”

Phoebe

Phoebe is passionate about amplifying the voices of young people who have experienced homelessness, and working to make sure these young people can access places where they feel safe and heard.

“I joined EYHC to give a voice to young people who are affected by homelessness because they deserve to have someone on their side.”

Ryan

Ryan has been involved in EYHC since the summer of 2025, and sadly spent two years of his life moving from hotel to hotel while homeless. He is experienced in cooking and working in kitchens, and is eager to use this knowledge to educate other young people on how to cook for themselves and spread a food budget.

“I’ll be becoming a parent this year and I want to end youth homelessness because of how often it happens and how much of a problem it is.”

Steven

Having experienced homelessness after leaving university, Steven is passionate about accessibility and systemic change and has been involved with EYHC since the launch of our report on neurodiveristy and youth homelessness in 2023. He played a large role in helping us disseminate that work, including speaking at the Senedd launch event and being interviewed by BBC News.

“As an EYHC Champion, I hope to continue advocating for young people and for the systemic change needed in order to end youth homelessness.”