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.
Adam and Julien’s Story: LATE NITE ART
Adam Rosendahl and Julien Thomas are Partners for Youth Empowerment trained social artists who run LATE NITE ART, an evening of…
Alan’s Story: Working with Others, for Others
Alan Wong is an independent facilitator and poet who has organized and facilitated experiential art and leadership programs for thousands of teens…
Creating a Safe Space
In Men and the Water of Life, Michael Meade writes “If the fires that innately burn inside youths are not intentionally…
One Love Ice Cream Funds Jamaican Youth Camp
How an ice cream company is making a difference for youth…
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….
Building New Futures Among Ancient Pyramids
How the Elisa Sednaoui Foundation is making a big difference in the lives of youth in Luxor, Egypt.
Can Creativity Help Us to Break Down the Generational Divide?
Think of your friendship groups and ask yourself, who are you friends with? Do your friends resemble you in any…
Creative Empowerment Camps Make a Difference
Camp leaders talk about the plight and promise of youth around the world.
Photographer Starts Youth Innovation Hub
“I have never before witnessed the transformational power of creativity in such a profound way. . .
Daniel’s Story: Life as a Social Artist
Canadian born Daniel Lalande is a recent convert to social artistry. For 24 years Daniel worked as a costume designer,…
Derek’s Story: Behind the Scenes
Derek Debru is a filmmaker and community artist who works internationally. Last year he joined Partners for Youth Empowerment in…
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…
Arts and Creativity Inspire Youth at UNIS school in Hanoi
The arts festival was part of the Mekong Regional International Schools Association. The organization brings together 8 schools from Vietnam,…
Finding a Job in the International Schools Network
International Schools are in over countries. Here’s some tips on how to get your foot in the door.
Ed’S Story: Developing Projects for Children Living in Refugee Camps
Being a part of our collaboration with ELIX on developing projects working with refugee children this summer had a huge impact…
Ed’s Story: How Do You Start a Social Art Organization?
As an international organization we have met and worked with thousands of social artists around the world. One question that many of…
Eric’s Story: The Power of Drama
Eric Mulholland is an actor and facilitator with more than 20 years of experience in using theater for youth empowerment….
Tip: A warm welcome
The beginning of a program is often the most awkward time for youth. Here are ways to smooth the transition and get your program off to a great start.
Celebrate Strengths
Learn how to build a strong group identity by acknowledging the strengths each person brings to the mix.
Fatuma’s Story: Young Women Empowered
I am from Kenya originally so I am a newcomer to this country. I am doing my best to be…
Partners for Youth Empowerment Feature in Economist Report on Key “21st Century Skills”
Our Executive Director, Gwyn Wansbrough, was one of twenty experts interviewed for key insights about how best to empower young people for success in the quickly changing workplace and world.
Global Gathering Speakers Announced
We are thrilled to announce additional speakers and workshop leaders for our 2018 Global Gathering that will be held September 25-30, 2018 in Luxor Egypt.
Great Quotes about Creativity
Looking for a little inspiration for your creativity? Take a look at the words of some wise people who’ve managed…
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…
In Partnership with Ben and Jerry’s and 1Love
We’re so excited to announce a brand new partnership with Ben & Jerry’s and 1Love. As part of the 30th…
Healing Trauma with Joy and Connection
First Nations leader uses Creative Empowerment to heal broken relationships.
Jamie’s Story: Cheers to Changemaker
Seattle Met Magazine recently celebrated the winners of their fourth annual Light a Fire Awards. These honors are given to organizations…
Youth Grow Wings Through Self Acceptance
A new Jamaican facilitator shares her journey through Creative Facilitation trainings and youth camps.
Jennifer’s Story: A Group Rhythm of Solidarity
Thanks to Partners for Youth Empowerment, the power of play and creativity is an active, vibrant part of my daily…
Joanne’s Story: Using The Arts In Peacebuilding
Joanne Lauterjung Kelly lives in Myanmar (also known as Burma) working with an international NGO that supports local organizations and…
Engaging Indigenous Youth
This model is not only empowering youth, it’s strengthening communities across the generations, says Kelly Terbasket.
Engaging Students in Learning
How one teacher learned to bring her artistic self into play to create a welcoming atmosphere.
Camp Youth Sheds Labels and Finds Himself
How one young man stepped into his power and purpose in life.
Introducing Our New Board Chair
We are thrilled to introduce Deepa Narayan, the new chair of our Board. Deepa Narayan is an internationally-recognized poverty, child…
PYE Trainer, Andrew Nalani, Has an Urgent Message for Bill Gates
On September 26th, PYE Trainer and New York University Ph.D. Candidate, Andrew Nalani, spoke to a packed audience that included…
Rebekka’s Story: The Magic of Music
Rebekka Goldsmith has been part of our community for many years and her work with music and particularly vocal improvisation have…
An Introvert’s Advice on Working with Youth
The dangers of labeling youth as introverts and the value of being a quiet facilitator.
Sagesse’s Story: A Fresh Take on Teaching
Sagesse Graham is a videographer and animator who uses aspects of the Creative Community Model in her work with youth….
Say “No” to Small Group Report Backs
Reporting back after group work can often be very boring. Here are two ways to harvest small group learnings while keeping your whole group engaged.
Seeing New Possibilities: Aida Gadallah, Luxor, Egypt
Photo Credit: Gani Naylor Meet Aida. She is a creative facilitator who works at the Funtasia Cultural Centre in Luxor. She is part…
Shalini’s Story: Gather and Learn Together
When we met Shalini Menon she was working with Dream a Dream in Bangalore, India, helping to empower vulnerable young…
What Schools Could Learn from Summer Camp
A Stanford University study shows that summer campers gain a love of learning that lasts.
Take the Temperature of the Room
It’s 8 am and your job is get 30 sleepy 14-year-olds excited about English class. What can you do? Learn one teacher’s creative solution.
The Creative Community Model Around the World
Every year hundreds of people get in touch to let us know that they have been using the Creative Community Model in…
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…
Our Community Celebrates the Influence of Bob Marley
How did Bob Marley inspire you? To celebrate our partnership with Ben & Jerry’s and the 1Love Foundation we asked our community…
Themis’ Story: Transforming Work into Play
Themistoklis Gkion is a lead facilitator with Partners for Youth Empowerment and the Founder and Learning Experience Architect at Flow…
Thomas’ Story: Creative Community Comes to the Bay Area, California
Our Lead Facilitator Thomas Arndt fills us in on the amazing energy and passion developing in our newest community. …
Tiffany’s Story: Applying the Creative Community Model in your Work
The Creative Community Model is incredibly flexible. It just works. We first met Tiffany Purn some years ago when…
Why Camp Matters
Years ago, the mother of a Power of Hope camper told us about an incident that happened while taking her…
Why support Partners for Youth Empowerment? (Video)
Our latest video identifies the challenge facing youth globally and how we use the Creative Facilitation model to unlock the…
Xanthippi’s Story: Bringing Rhythm to Greece
Xanthippi Anastasiadou is a music teacher at a primary school in Thessaloniki, Greece and Master’s student at the University of…
Xola’s Story: Youth Work in South Africa
Xola Yoyo is a youth worker on the Eastern Cape of South Africa who uses the Creative Community Model in…
Youth Empowerment in the Eastern Cape
There are now 500 youth attending life skills classes regularly in the East Cape region of South Africa thanks to…
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