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
We are pleased to officially welcome Janessa Bowekaty-Harker as our new youth development coordinator! She joined our staff this spring and worked closely with her predecessor, Kiara “Kiki” Zunie, prior to Kiki's departure.As youth development coordinator, Janessa will oversee and support flagship ZYEP programs such as Summer Camp, the Delapna:we Project, the Rooted in Healthy Traditions after-school program, and the in-school programs held in partnership with Shiwi Ts’ana Elementary School and Zuni Middle School. The role has special significance for her, as she began her own ZYEP journey as a Summer Camp counselor 10 years ago.Read more here:www.zyep.org/zuni-youth-enrichment-project-welcomes-janessa-bowekaty-harker-as-youth-development-...
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