Winner of the
United Nations Innovation Award
Young people teaching their communities
We train young people to become tutors for adults and seniors in their communities, starting with their own parents.We train young people (ages 10 and up) to become 1-on-1 tutors for the adults and seniors in their communities, starting with their own parents. Every $1 you donate creates $27 in community impact.
Winner of the
United Nations Innovation Award
Our program: young people become 1-on-1 tutors for their parents and other adults and seniors in their community.
See how it works →
Run a program at your school or community organization, with our curriculum, training, and support.
Start the conversation →Hands-on team events where your colleagues help young people build real-world skills.
Learn about our corporate volunteer options →
I got to see my sister’s face after 30 years. I can’t describe how that felt.
I’m learning how to teach, and she’s learning things she can use every day to make her life better.
As featured in
- CBC News
- The Globe and Mail
- Toronto Star
- Global News
- CityNews
- Business Insider
- CTV News
Why your support matters
When young people teach, everyone benefits. A few highlights:
- Children55% → 32%of our students rated “Needs improvement” on report cards, in just one yearLearn more →
- Youth93%of our youth tutors had never volunteered before YEPLearn more →
- AdultsUp to 10×faster learning, one-on-one with a youth tutorLearn more →
- Seniors93%felt less isolated and had better mental healthLearn more →
- Communities$27of social value for every $1 investedLearn more →
