Youth Empowering Parents
A charitable program where young people teach skills to adults and seniors
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Educated to Educators
Award Winning Program
Global News visited our YEP program in Toronto's Regent Park, capturing a snapshot of the work we do. Discover how YEP empowers youth and learn more about our ongoing commitment to the community.
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Youth as Tutors
Curious about how we transform young people into amazing teachers? Watch this video demonstration of teaching tips featuring a mother and daughter for a sneak peak! You can check out our program page to learn more.
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Corporate Volunteering
Looking for a meaningful team volunteer experience? Help youth develop practical skills they can use to teach adults and seniors. Our diverse opportunities are suitable for all employees, and include things like helping children and youth practice communication skills and learn money-saving tips.
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“At home, my parents call the shots. Here, I call the shots.”
- Selam, age 13
“I get to be a real community leader.”
- Yusef, age 17
“It's so much easier to learn from young people.”
- Ferial, age 58
Why your support matters
Support an Award Winning Program
We were chosen by an international jury for the United Nation's Innovation Award. External research finds every $1 spent by YEP generates $27 in social return through improved employment outcomes, greater volunteerism, and enhanced social capital.
Unlock Young People's Potential
Too often, youth are treated as a ‘problem’ that need to be fixed. We view them as a ‘solution’. We engage them to teach, inspire, and enrich the lives of marginalized and isolated adults and seniors.
Support Low-income Adults & Seniors
One-on-one support is a faster and more effective way of learning, but the average cost of a tutor is $20 per hour – a luxury many cannot afford. Through YEP, young volunteers have contributed over $4 million dollars worth of free tutoring in their own communities.
Toronto, Canada
In Toronto, youth teach a variety of skills to help new Canadians integrate into their new surroundings, including English, basic financial literacy, environmental awareness, and more. They also work with isolated seniors, assisting them in learning new skills, such as playing musical instruments or using a smartphone.
Barcelona, Spain
YEP’s program in Barcelona provides language and technology training, along with cultural field trips, to support immigrant communities. With backing from the Government of Catalonia and local councils, it has served hundreds of youth and adults from diverse backgrounds and earned two national awards.
Libore, Niger
In Niger, one of the world’s poorest nations, youth teach technology to adults, equipping them with essential digital skills for the changing workforce. For example, the program fostered positive relationships with the local police as youth helped officers digitize departmental records.
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