Pongo was founded on the knowledge that poetry writing provides a vessel for healing from the most devastating of traumas. The bedrock of Pongo’s work are poetry and self-expression, and its through those elements that we cultivate youth resilience. Using the Pongo method – our trauma-informed poetry facilitation technique – we engage young people in creative expression to process their pasts and imagine brighter futures. Through Pongo, youth feel seen, heard, and affirmed, deriving relief from their traumatic experiences and unlocking their future potential in the process. Speaking Volumes 2024 is your opportunity to join us in making that vision a reality.