For youth, by youth.
Members of our Youth Empowerment Pipeline cohort are happy to share workshops they thoughtfully developed. Curated with young people navigating this world during a pandemic in mind, they selected and researched these topics to bring their perspective to the forefront of the movement. Why should youth learn about food waste? How does Gen Z feel about generational cycles and pressure? Find out below!
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As college student, we often become overwhelmed with courses and need to maintain good grades. We lose sense of ourselves, and our world revolves around school and work. This workshop is meant to target anyone who struggles with maintaining good mental health. I hope to provide some background and advice on balancing certain aspects of your life and participating in some activities to relieve stress.
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In this workshop you about the benefits of exfoliation and sugar scrubs. You will learn how to make your own sugar scrubs to take home.
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This workshop is to educate you all on the pros and the importance of water on earth. How much is here and if it is diminishing.
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My workshop will be about Bees I will speak about the contribution Bees give to the earth and how there one of the biggest pollinators as well as statistics that prove it and I’ll also talk about the effect it would have on planet earth if all Bees ceases to exist or if the Bee species started to die out.
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This workshop is about the effect drugs have on young adults mind and behavior.
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This workshop will serve as an introduction for the members of green guerillas to the healthcare system. We will aim to discuss the inner workings of the healthcare system and highlight its flaws.
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My workshop is about carbon footprint, the dangers of it, and what we can do to minimize our individual carbon footprint.
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This workshop aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the pros and cons of mental health. Mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being, but it's often misunderstood and stigmatized. This workshop will explore the benefits and drawbacks of seeking mental health support, as well as the various factors that can influence mental health.
A day in life of a Youth
Hear from our youth interns their experiences working on NYC Farms and Community Gardens.
Farm: UCC Youth Farm
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What does food waste look like? On what scale does it exist? This workshop tackles the different facets of the complicated problem that is American food waste as well as how ordinary people can help fight this issue starting in their community.
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Learn about the pressures Generation Z faces and gain perspective on why previous generations put pressure on the generations after them. This is an opportunity to provide mental and emotional support through open intergenerational conversations.
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This workshop discusses fast fashion alternatives and the benefits of these alternatives on the planet. When we opt for a slower lifestyle we minimize overconsumption.
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When we think about food waste, we don’t immediately think of food insecurity. This workshop focuses on food waste in NYC and its contribution to food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Using my neighborhood as an example, yhis workshop furthers the food justice movement by highlighting our communities’ lack of healthy food, the surplus of unhealthy fast food places, and explaining why this is a huge problem.
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This workshop aims to educate fellow youth on the current state of the American Justice System and how it designed to support white supremacy.
