Our mission is to promote resilience among Zuni youth, so they will grow into strong and healthy adults who are connected with Zuni traditions.
We pursue our mission by providing Zuni youth with positive role models, enriching programs, and nurturing spaces that build on the strengths of their community.
Your donation increases the access Zuni youth have to enriching programs, healthy spaces, and encouraging mentors.
Invested into the Zuni community since 2009, with a focus on helping Zuni youth lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
Of our youth report improved health as a result of participating in our programs.
Youth served annually, across 10 distinct ZYEP programs. 80% of ZYEP youth participate in more than one ZYEP program per year.
Of our youth participant’s parents report that participation improved their child’s overall health.
*data derived from post-program surveys conducted with Zuni youth and Zuni families
For the young adults serving as counselors during the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project’s 18th Annual Summer Camp, the two weeks leading up to camp were filled with lessons about teamwork, leadership and responsibility — all designed to help them create a safe, meaningful experience for the 120 children attending camp from June 22 to July 17.Held June 8-18, ZYEP’s counselor training program brought together 22 young people ages 16-21. Thirteen are serving as counselors for the first time, while nine are returning to the role.While this might seem like a simple summer work opportunity, it’s actually so much more: www.zyep.org/the-zuni-youth-enrichment-projects-next-generation-of-leaders-opens-18th-annual-summ...
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