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Through active participation in research, youth develop critical skills while addressing issues that deeply matter to their communities. Youth participatory action research (YPAR) supports youth on their path to academic and professional success and creates opportunities to reflect on the root causes of social problems. It also promotes civic engagement, leadership, […]
In this episode of Conversations over Cafecito, we talk with Sergio Piñeros, a young Colombian entrepreneur and member of Esperanza United’s Youth Action Committee. Sergio shares how his experience with Free Arts — a program that uses art as a tool for healing among youth — inspired him to get involved […]
In this powerful episode of Conversations Over Cafecito, we sit down with Elianna Gregory—artist, creative director, and the visionary behind the impactful digital campaign That’s Not Love. Through webcomics, storytelling, and bold visual art, Elianna tackles the difficult subject of teen dating violence, sharing her personal journey and the inspiration behind […]
By Silvana Domke It was no ordinary Saturday at Hamline University. Even though the morning air was still chilly in St. Paul, it only took a few minutes for the energy, laughter, and presence of youth to warm up every corner of the campus. From the moment the Esperanza United team […]