Our Story
At Youth Empowering Youth (YEY), our core mission is to empower young individuals in realizing their full potential by providing essential tools and opportunities for growth. Established six years ago, YEY became the first student-led non-profit organization at a small school back in Mandalay.
Today, we have grown, and we are now one of the largest student led organizations in Upper Myanmar and Myanmar as a whole.
Our Mission
Youth Empowering Youth is committed to uplifting underprivileged youth by providing them with the support, mentorship, and opportunities they need to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. We are also committed to fostering personal development, education, and awareness, aiming to inspire and support youth in making a significant impact on their communities and the world. We work to create a nurturing environment where young people can develop their skills, build confidence, and pursue their dreams. Through community engagement, educational initiatives, and peer mentorship, we empower youth to rise above their circumstances and become leaders who inspire positive change in their communities. Our dedication to this mission drives everything we do, ensuring that every young person we reach has the chance to succeed and contribute meaningfully.
Vision
Youth Empowering Youth (YEY) is dedicated to creating a globally connected network of young individuals, with a special focus on at-risk teens from underprivileged backgrounds nearing adulthood. Our vision is to foster a robust, interconnected community of youth worldwide, empowering them to achieve their fullest potential and drive positive change on a global scale. YEY aims to break the cycle of poverty and nurture future leaders who can make a lasting impact in their communities and beyond.
Through leadership training, life skills workshops, mentorship, and large-scale collaborative projects, we equip young people with the tools to overcome adversity and embrace their role as changemakers. Our programs emphasize financial literacy, career readiness, emotional resilience, and global citizenship, preparing them not only for adulthood but also for meaningful contributions to a more inclusive and universally connected world. By addressing inequality and providing access to education, employment, and civic engagement opportunities, YEY connects youth to a wider network of support, bringing our vision of global collaboration and empowerment to life.
Impact Statement
Youth Empowering Youth (YEY) has made a lasting impact through its grassroots commitment, logging over 4,750 volunteer hours to date. In just the past two years, members have contributed 1,460 and 1,685 hours, with an additional 422 hours logged this past quarter alone.What began in 2018 as a scrappy group of six students gathered outside a classroom at Ayeyarwaddy International School has grown into a cross-border, student-led movement. Today, YEY operates active chapters in Myanmar (Mandalay) and Thailand (Bangkok), with a new chapter launching soon in Lebanon (Saida). With over 240 student changemakers, we’ve directly impacted 1,100+ underprivileged youth through workshops, education pods, and hyperlocal community programs.True to our DIY spirit, YEY has raised over $5,700 USD through scrappy fundraisers and digital campaigns. These funds have powered earthquake relief efforts, hygiene kit donatioxns, and grassroots educational programming built by and for the communities we serve.
4,750+
Hours of service
240+
Total members
1,100+
Number of individuals engaged with
3+
Countries
Our Initiatives
We Are Committed to Empowering Youth Through Various Initiatives
Our initiatives are designed to address the diverse needs of young people and provide them with the support and resources they need to succeed.
YEY 2023 Highlight
YEY Hosts Environmental Sustainability Workshop at Sint Gaing!
Empowering Change: YEY 2023 Highlights showcases inspiring moments and impactful initiatives from the Youth Empowering Youth program, celebrating the collective achievements and growth of young leaders in 2023.
YEY organized an Environmental Sustainability Workshop at Sint Gaing All-Female Orphanage, engaging young participants in eco-friendly practices and fostering awareness for a sustainable future.
Making Laundry Detergent
Summer Workshop at Paradise Orphanage
YEY Makes 200+ Liters of Laundry Detergent for Yadanar Pankin Education Center!
YEY Partners with Paradise Orphanage for Summer Workshop!
Our Impact
Success Stories
Our impact is reflected in the stories of the young people whose lives have been transformed through our programs and initiatives.
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