Youth

Our Approach

Young people are not only beneficiaries of systems change—they are essential to shaping it.

We fund work that invests in youth as agents of long-term social health, recognizing that durable change depends on who young people are allowed to become.

How We Evaluate Youth Work

We prioritize work that:

  • Treats youth as contributors, not problems to solve

  • Demonstrates long-term vision beyond short-term outcomes

  • Centers equity, inclusion, and lived experience

  • Connects youth development to broader systems change

What We Support

We invest in efforts that strengthen belonging, agency, and opportunity for young people.

This includes work across:

  • Inclusive Learning Environments
    Education systems and programs designed for diverse needs, identities, and abilities.

  • Identity, Belonging & Agency
    Efforts that support youth development, leadership, and self-determination.

  • Transitions & Pathways
    Supports that help young people navigate key life stages and systems.

“Systems last longer when youth are centered within them.”