Youth Radio’s Susana Vuong as a 2007 “Kid Who Cares.”
Susan Vuong is known for her immense sense of selflessness. She uses her skills in media to help other young people around her.
SAN FRANCISCO – Northern California Grantmakers’ have selected Youth Radio’s Susana Vuong as The 2007 “Kid Who Cares.” Susana and 12 other youth will be honored for their philanthropy at a celebration and awards ceremony on Tuesday August 7, 2007 from 11 am to 1 pm at the San Francisco Zoo.
The Kids Who Care award recognizes young people who are “unselfish, curious, and compassionate, a community builder who gives something back and shows special concern for peers, family, neighborhood or school.”
Oakland resident Susana Vuong is a student at Oakland Technical High School and a peer educator at Youth Radio. She teaches not only the technical aspects of broadcasting but the importance of self-expression through media. At school, Susana participates in community service activities by leading clean up crews at local parks and volunteering in serving food to the homeless.
“Susana is a great kid. I wish I had 100 more like her. Since she walked through the doors she has demonstrated outstanding curiosity and desire to learn,” Youth Radio Bridge Training Director Mike Manuel said. “She's got that spunk, fire, drive, and energy that gives spark to the training classes at Youth Radio. She's also very ambitious and I'm thankful everyday that she works with our students.”
Susana's commentary "Breaking"