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Crossing Lines of Difference

Connection between communities is established after two culturally different communities come together during the Creative Empowerment Camp to set aside their differences, empower themselves, and connect with one another on a deeper level.

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Why Camp Matters

Years ago, the mother of a Power of Hope camper told us about an incident that happened while taking her daughter Amanda to school. “As

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Developing a Vision for your Year

One way to set yourself off on a positive direction for the year is through writing a “Letter from the Future.” This is an activity you can do personally or use with groups to activate the visioning capacity.

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Letter from Nadia Chaney, Director of Training

Dear PYE community, With a heart full of gratitude I will be stepping down as the Director of Training at PYE at the end of ...
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Crossing Lines of Difference

Connection between communities is established after two culturally different communities come together during the Creative Empowerment Camp to set aside their differences, empower themselves, and ...
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7 Ways to Build Trauma-Informed Programs

These 6 simple practices are strategies for individuals to increase trauma-resilience into programs for people of all ages. Positive connection is a strong tactic in ...
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Alan Wong

First Creative Empowerment Training in China

Report from Alan Wong on Partners for Youth, PYE Global, First Creative Empowerment Training in China with Jingle Camps.
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A new study finds that giving students more music, theatre and dance boosts academic success and compassion

A new study by the Houston Education Research Consortium confirms that arts-learning experiences benefit students in important and measurable ways. Students increase compassion for others, ...
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How Curiosity Can Help Students Learn and Thrive

Did you know that curiosity comes in five different forms? And that encouraging it in the classroom can help our students thrive? This article by ...
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The Global Gathering 2018: Six Days, Six Valuable Lessons

Our Global Gathering in Luxor was co-produced by Partners for Youth Empowerment, and our partners, Funtasia, and the Elisa Sednaoui Foundation. Its success was more ...
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Power of Hope group pic
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Why Camp Matters

Years ago, the mother of a Power of Hope camper told us about an incident that happened while taking her daughter Amanda to school. “As ...
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A large group of students in the woods performing a coordinated dance at Partners for Youth's Power of Hope summer camp
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Doctors Told to Prescribe Play

“Play is not frivolous,” says a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics. “It enhances brain structure and function and promotes executive function.” World ...
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Developing a Vision for your Year

One way to set yourself off on a positive direction for the year is through writing a “Letter from the Future.” This is an activity ...
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