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
Four young Zuni artists will travel to Albuquerque and Santa Fe this month for two days of cultural exploration, museum visits and opportunities to connect with professionals in the Native art world. The Nov. 13-14 field trip will bring together the top four students from ZYEP’s fall Emerging Artist Apprenticeship in beadwork, which concluded Friday, Oct. 23, with a public showcase at Ho’n A:wan Park (pictured here!).The four selected apprentices are Makaya Chavez, 20; Jensen Homer, 19; Evan Lalio, 23; and Alexia Laweka, 21. They were selected based on their performance throughout the program, with particular emphasis on their initiative and willingness to support others.Read more here:www.zyep.org/zuni-youth-enrichment-project-announces-top-four-beadwork-apprentices-prepares-for-n...
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