Blog

Welcome to our blog! Here you can expect to find posts about current grant opportunities, job openings, staff perspective pieces, and youth-created digital stories and podcasts. Enjoy!

Reflecting on 2018 and Looking Forward

Published on December 21, 2018 5:49 pm | Written by

As the new year approaches, we find it important to reflect on Youthprise’s place in the philanthropic landscape in the past year, and to incorporate the lessons we’ve learned...

Rochelle & Nadia | Changemakers

Published on September 21, 2018 7:03 pm | Written by

Rochelle Lund and Nadia Linoo are two Research Associates that create YPAR curriculum, help facilitate trainings and support the Youth Research Network as a part of Youthprise’s YPAR team.

Hear Us Out | Episode #6

Published on September 6, 2018 6:03 pm | Written by

On this episode, GaoZong and Mai Shoua explore mental health and healthy practices with guests, Tizon Matthews and Birgit Kelly of Tubman.

Hear Us Out | Episode #5

Published on August 1, 2018 3:42 pm | Written by

On this episode, GaoZong and Mai Shoua talk to Sexual Health Educator, Sharai Sims about sexual harassment, sexual health, and consent.

Meet Miah | Changemakers

Published on July 18, 2018 2:01 pm | Written by

Miah fights for a more just food system in Minnesota, advocating for access to healthy and culturally-relevant food options for Minnesotan communities.

Hear Us Out | Episode #4

Published on July 3, 2018 4:24 pm | Written by

On this episode, GaoZong and Mai Shoua talk to their friend, Lary Lopez about coming out and challenges with identifying as LGBTQ.

GaoZong and Mai Shoua Interview

Published on June 15, 2018 4:02 pm | Written by

At 18-years-old, GaoZong and Mai Shoua are using the power of digital storytelling to shift the narrative about young people in Minnesota.