Arts engagement, such as painting, drawing, music or reading, can help a child feel unique and supported in their social…

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 Rosendahl and Julien Thomas are Partners for Youth Empowerment trained social artists who run LATE NITE ART, an evening of…

Alan Wong is an independent facilitator and poet who has organized and facilitated experiential art and leadership programs for thousands of teens…

In the wake of the killing of George Floyd, the demand for justice and an end to institutional racism has arisen across the US in this past week.

In Men and the Water of Life, Michael Meade writes “If the fires that innately burn inside youths are not intentionally…

Join us for our Creative Catalyst Series: free online workshops offered every Tuesday by our PYE facilitators from around the world.

How an ice cream company is making a difference for youth…

A new study by the Houston Education Research Consortium confirms that arts-learning experiences benefit students in important and measurable ways….

How the Elisa Sednaoui Foundation is making a big difference in the lives of youth in Luxor, Egypt.

Think of your friendship groups and ask yourself, who are you friends with? Do your friends resemble you in any…

Deepa Narayan, PYE Board Chair shares greetings during this challenging time, and updates on PYE leadership.

Camp leaders talk about the plight and promise of youth around the world.

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.

“I have never before witnessed the transformational power of creativity in such a profound way. . .

Canadian born Daniel Lalande is a recent convert to social artistry. For 24 years Daniel worked as a costume designer,…

Derek Debru is a filmmaker and community artist who works internationally. Last year he joined Partners for Youth Empowerment in…

“Play is not frivolous,” says a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics. “It enhances brain structure and function…

The arts festival was part of the Mekong Regional International Schools Association. The organization brings together 8 schools from Vietnam,…

International Schools are in over countries. Here’s some tips on how to get your foot in the door.

Being a part of our collaboration with ELIX on developing projects working with refugee children this summer had a huge impact…

As an international organization we have met and worked with thousands of social artists around the world. One question that many of…

Eric Mulholland is an actor and facilitator with more than 20 years of experience in using theater for youth empowerment….

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.

Learn how to build a strong group identity by acknowledging the strengths each person brings to the mix.

I am from Kenya originally so I am a newcomer to this country. I am doing my best to be…

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.

Report from Alan Wong on Partners for Youth, PYE Global, First Creative Empowerment Training in China with Jingle Camps.

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.

Looking for a little inspiration for your creativity? Take a look at the words of some wise people who’ve managed…

Did you know that curiosity comes in five different forms? And that encouraging it in the classroom can help our…

Working for education that addresses the whole child.

We’re so excited to announce a brand new partnership with Ben & Jerry’s and 1Love. As part of the 30th…

First Nations leader uses Creative Empowerment to heal broken relationships.

Seattle Met Magazine recently celebrated the winners of their fourth annual Light a Fire Awards. These honors are given to organizations…

A new Jamaican facilitator shares her journey through Creative Facilitation trainings and youth camps.

Thanks to Partners for Youth Empowerment, the power of play and creativity is an active, vibrant part of my daily…

Joanne Lauterjung Kelly lives in Myanmar (also known as Burma) working with an international NGO that supports local organizations and…

The call for transformative learning has never been greater, and we are running to keep up with the need. To…

This model is not only empowering youth, it’s strengthening communities across the generations, says Kelly Terbasket.

How one teacher learned to bring her artistic self into play to create a welcoming atmosphere.

How one young man stepped into his power and purpose in life.

Dear PYE community, With a heart full of gratitude I will be stepping down as the Director of Training at…

We are thrilled to introduce Deepa Narayan, the new chair of our Board. Deepa Narayan is an internationally-recognized poverty, child…

March 2020 Dear PYE Community, I want to express my deepest gratitude for our work together. It has been an…

On September 26th, PYE Trainer and New York University Ph.D. Candidate, Andrew Nalani, spoke to a packed audience that included…

Rebekka Goldsmith has been part of our community for many years and her work with music and particularly vocal improvisation have…

The dangers of labeling youth as introverts and the value of being a quiet facilitator.

Sagesse Graham is a videographer and animator who uses aspects of the Creative Community Model in her work with youth….

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.

Photo Credit: Gani Naylor Meet Aida. She is a creative facilitator who works at the Funtasia Cultural Centre in Luxor. She is part…

When we met Shalini Menon she was working with Dream a Dream in Bangalore, India, helping to empower vulnerable young…

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 helping a child learn to regulate themselves.

We are sad to say goodbye to our Director of Training, Nadia Chaney, and happy to introduce you to some…

A Stanford University study shows that summer campers gain a love of learning that lasts.

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.

Every year hundreds of people get in touch to let us know that they have been using the Creative Community Model in…

Our Global Gathering in Luxor was co-produced by Partners for Youth Empowerment, and our partners, Funtasia, and the Elisa Sednaoui…

How did Bob Marley inspire you? To celebrate our partnership with Ben & Jerry’s and the 1Love Foundation we asked our community…

Themistoklis Gkion is a lead facilitator with Partners for Youth Empowerment and the Founder and Learning Experience Architect at Flow…

Our Lead Facilitator Thomas Arndt fills us in on the amazing energy and passion developing in our newest community.  …

The Creative Community Model is incredibly flexible. It just works.   We first met Tiffany Purn some years ago when…

Years ago, the mother of a Power of Hope camper told us about an incident that happened while taking her…

Our latest video identifies the challenge facing youth globally and how we use the Creative Facilitation model to unlock the…

Xanthippi Anastasiadou is a music teacher at a primary school in Thessaloniki, Greece and Master’s student at the University of…

Xola Yoyo is a youth worker on the Eastern Cape of South Africa who uses the Creative Community Model in…

There are now 500 youth attending life skills classes regularly in the East Cape region of South Africa thanks to…