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One World Youth Project (OWYP) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation founded in Massachusetts. Its goal is to create a more knowledgeable, compassionate, skilled, and understanding generation of global citizens while at the same time, inspiring youths to take effective action now.
4-H is a U.S.-based network of youth organizations whose mission is "engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development". [1] Its name is a reference to the occurrence of the initial letter H four times in the organization's original motto head, heart, hands, and health, which was later incorporated into the fuller pledge officially adopted in 1927.
YouthBuild Global is a non-profit organization that serves as headquarters for a network of more than 320 [1] local YouthBuild programs around the world. These programs provide education, job training and leadership development to opportunity youth — young people between the ages 16 and 24 who are out of school or out of work.
Youth participating in 4-H, a youth empowerment organization primarily in the United States. Within the United States there are countless empowerment programs for youth. Urban 4-H is a culturally responsive, community-based practice that authentically engages families, youth and the community in the development of youth. [17]
Youth participating in Under Pressure, a North American graffiti festival using positive youth development principles. Positive youth development (PYD) programs are designed to optimize youth developmental progress. [1] This is sought through a positivistic approach that emphasizes the inherent potential, strengths, and capabilities youth hold.
This is a list of organizations that promote, advocate, or otherwise affiliate with youth empowerment. This is an incomplete list which can or may never satisfy any objective standard for completeness.
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The Heart of America United Way Volunteer Center sponsors the YVC of Greater Kansas City and gives Battey a desk, phone, secretarial support and credibility. The first 68 diverse Youth Volunteers serve on one of 12 teams doing four week-long projects in the Kansas City area. A Youth Advisory Council is formed and school year service projects begin.