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
This winter, ZYEP and our partners at Ho’n A:wan Productions brought “Turkey Girl” to the stage as part of the 8th annual Delapna:we Project. Rooted in Zuni language, values and intergenerational learning, the program brings traditional stories to life through the performing arts.For 14-year-old Lyla Martinez, these performances have become a winter tradition — and an important part of growing up in Zuni. The ninth grader joined the program during its very first year, when she was just 6 years old. Meet Lyla!www.zyep.org/lyla-martinez/
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