YOUTH PROGRAMS

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From mentorship to enrichment programs, these Black-led youth initiatives in Phoenix are creating opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership. Here’s a curated list of verified programs and community projects helping our youth thrive

100 Black Men of Phoenix

Category: Youth Mentorship & Leadership

Mission: Provide mentoring, academic support, leadership development, and life-skills training for Black youth in Phoenix.

Website: www.100blackmenofphoenix.com

New Pathways for Youth (NPFY)

Category: Youth Mentoring & Career Readiness

Mission: Empower young people through mentoring, academic support, and career-readiness programming to help them build purposeful lives.

Website: npfy.org

Youth World Education Project (YWEP)

Category: Youth Development & Education

Mission: Empower youth through educational programs, leadership development, and community-based learning opportunities.

Website: youthwep.org

BASE Arizona

Category: Cultural Education & Youth Enrichment

Mission: Deliver Afrocentric cultural education and STEAM enrichment programs that center Black history, culture, and student-centered learning.

Website: www.basearizona.org

Arizona Coalition for Change (AZC4C)

Category: Youth Leadership / Civic Engagement

Mission: Build civic power by training and engaging youth in leadership, organizing, and issue-based civic work.

Website: azc4c.org

Grant Park Barrio Youth Project

Category: Community Recreation & Youth Services

Mission: Provide recreation, cultural programming, and after-school supports to youth in South Phoenix to strengthen community and wellness.

Website: grantparkbarrioyouthproject.com

Omega Youth Leadership Academy (OYLA)

Category: Youth Leadership & Mentoring

Mission: Provide leadership-building programs and mentoring tailored to boys and young men of color to support academic success and character development.

Website: https://www.oyla.org