Connecting children to mentors that help build their self-esteem, improve their schoolwork, and avoid risky behaviors

We at YouthPower believe that young people are at the heart of solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. That’s why we’re dedicated to strengthening systems in communities to achieve sustainable outcomes in health, education, and political and economic empowerment. By helping young people pursue their aspirations, we empower them to contribute to, and benefit from, the creation of more peaceful and prosperous communities.

Promoting positive youth development (PYD)
YouthPower promotes a shared understanding of positive youth development (PYD) whereby young people are empowered to reach their full potential. PYD transitions away from problem-focused responses to youth crises, to proactively building skills, fostering healthy relationships, transforming systems, and making youth an active partner in development efforts.

Advancing youth development
YouthPower improves the ability of youth-led and youth-serving institutions to design, implement, and assess the programs and policies that impact young people. Using lessons from our own research and knowledge sharing, we support the scale-up of sustainable youth programs, within and across multiple sectors. We do this to equip young people to actively engage in the development of their communities.

Creating a learning network
YouthPower’s Learning Network connects youth-serving initiatives, community-based organizations, international donors, academics, and government entities engaged in improving the knowledge, skills, practices, and partnerships around positive youth development. Together we are united in our aim to support the transition of young people into healthy, productive adults.

Providing evidence, evaluation, and technical guidance
YouthPower conducts research, evaluates innovative youth programs, and disseminates information to expand the knowledge base on what does – and does not – work in youth development. By compiling and sharing resources that take an evidence-based approach, we provide practitioners and researchers with the necessary tools to continuously improve the effectiveness of youth development practices.

Afterschool snacks are a compilation of free and low-cost activity guides, books, and resources created to engage youth in STEM by learning from doing, also known as tinkering. These Snacks are a healthy, filling way to satisfy your late-afternoon hunger for science. Try building them with friends! From the California Tinkering Afterschool Network, a project of the Exploratorium.

The Office of Climate Change and Health Equity addresses the impact of climate change on the health of the American people. Exercising powers of convening, coordination and collaboration, the Office serves as a department-wide hub for climate change and health policy, programming, and analysis, in pursuit of environmental justice and equitable health outcomes. The Office also facilitates the use of regulatory and statutory powers of the Department of Health and Human Services to address matters affecting disadvantaged communities and people on the frontlines of the climate crisis. The Office works alongside community-based organizations, non-governmental organizations, academia, business, industry, along with, state, tribal, local, and territorial governments, to define and implement strategies, conduct strategic outreach and communications, and train and empower community residents.

The IF/THEN® Collection is the largest free resource of its kind dedicated to increasing access to authentic and relatable images of real women in STEM.

Here in this digital library, you will find thousands of photos, videos and other assets that authentically represent women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).  The content features careers as diverse as shark tagging, fashion design, and training Olympic athletes, and nudges public perceptions in a more realistic direction that illuminates the importance of STEM everywhere.

Open worlds of discovery with Mizzen by Mott.

Mizzen by Mott is a new app that provides high-quality, engaging learning content to the afterschool and out-of-school time field.

Featuring exciting content from premier organizations like NASA, Jazz at Lincoln Center, California Academy of Sciences, After-School All-Stars, and others, Mizzen brings you activities and lessons that boost STEM learning, language arts and literacy, and 21st-century skills. From exploring the colors of Mars to the elements of jazz improv, Mizzen activities will challenge, delight, and inspire awe.

To help you meet the unique and varied needs of this moment, Mizzen includes modules and playlists of activities that foster student health, well-being, and social and emotional learning, as well as activities that can be done in small-group settings or at home. Mizzen also features Pro Tips and messaging and scheduling tools designed to help you hone your skills, streamline planning, and strengthen your program.

Download Mizzen by Mott today from the App Store or Google Play. Through support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, this all-in-one tool is free to afterschool and out-of-school time professionals who are empowering young people everywhere.