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
The gym at Zuni High School filled quickly on the morning of April 17, as families, teachers and students gathered for Shiwi Ts’ana Elementary School’s annual Indigenous Day celebration. On the floor below, rows of children in regalia adjusted headdresses, watched for cues and glanced toward classmates and mentors for reassurance.The event marked a key milestone in our in-school program at STE, which includes the social dance class and ZYEP’s Rooted in Healthy Traditions curriculum. Held in partnership with the Zuni Public School District from March 2 to May 1, the program served approximately 510 students this year!Read more: www.zyep.org/more-than-500-zuni-students-perform-at-shiwi-tsana-elementary-schools-indigenous-day...
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