Our Mission
With love and respect, YouthBuild partners with opportunity youth to build the skillsets and mindsets that lead to lifelong learning, livelihood, and leadership.
In the United States, opportunity youth are young adults between the ages of 16 - 24 who are out of school and out of work.
Unmet Need
Globally there are over 269 million young people who are not in employment, education, or training. These young people are cut off from the systems that would otherwise help them develop the knowledge, skills, and sense of purpose that lead to productive livelihoods. All too often, they are viewed by society as a problem, not part of a solution.
Despite their aspirations to improve their lives and communities, they are too often characterized by their experiences with unemployment, poverty, and crime, rather than by their dreams, aspirations, and potential. This is our opportunity.
Untapped
Potential
Within the opportunity youth population, YouthBuild primarily serves young people who lack a high school diploma and financial resources. These young people are in greatest need of our support because they are our greatest source of untapped potential to create economic growth and transform the world.
We Believe
Young people do not need fixing. They need champions who see them for who they really are, and who they can become.
We believe every young person possesses the potential to become a community leader they just need the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Our Vision
We are working to build a world where all young people are seen for their potential and power to transform themselves and their communities.
The YouthBuild Model works
