These young people will act as representatives.
Three midlands teenagers have been chosen as Local Champions by the National Youth Council of Ireland.
Amelia Power and Londiwe Ndlovu were chosen for the Longford - Westmeath constituency, Aisling Maloney and Charlie Beaudelot have been selected for Laois - Offaly.
These young people will act as representatives from their communities, meeting their local politicians and championing the cause of youth work.
The NYCI is currently calling for an increased investment of €21 million in youth work in the upcoming Budget, to support rising costs and allow equal access to youth work.
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