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Brooklyn Youth Fellows

Next Generation Grantmakers: Brooklyn Youth Fellows Support Projects for Youth, by Youth
June 11, 2018
Michelina Ferrara
Coordinator, Brooklyn Youth Fellowship

While celebrating the theme of justice and healing, the Brooklyn Youth Fellows presented the 2018 recipients of The Youth Voice Awards in a ceremony held at the Foundation on Friday, June 8th.

Youth Speak Truth, Plant Seeds of Resistance at Youth Unite! Conference
March 30, 2018
Michelina Ferrara
Coordinator, Brooklyn Youth Fellowship

Last weekend, 70 youth came together for the second annual Youth Unite! Conference at the YWCA in Brooklyn. With workshops, an open mic, a community dinner, and more, it was a powerful event that left participants feeling unified in their shared goals.

 
Brooklyn Youth Fellows Rally in DC, Request Projects for 'Youth Voice Awards' Grant Program
February 22, 2018
Michelina Ferrara
Coordinator, Brooklyn Youth Fellowship

This week we’ve seen a spotlight on youth activism around the country that has inspired both hope and action. Here in Brooklyn, youth activists are showing their commitment to justice by rallying for immigrant rights legislation and organizing to invest in local youth leadership.

Youth Voice Awards Grantee: "No Eye Candy"
August 23, 2017
Daniel-Joseph Cyan
Communications Intern

Our summer intern interviews leaders of the Youth Voice Award-winning "No Eye Candy" project, supported by YWCA Brooklyn, to discuss their project.

Meet Our Summer Intern Daniel-Joseph Cyan!
June 22, 2017
Daniel-Joseph Cyan
Communications Intern

Daniel-Joseph Cyan is a two-time Brooklyn Youth Fellow joining our Communications team this summer to learn more about storytelling and the work of Brooklyn nonprofits

 
Youth Voice Awards Celebrate Grants to Youth, Made by Youth
June 8, 2017
Michelina Ferrara
Coordinator, Brooklyn Youth Fellowship

On Friday, June 2nd, our Brooklyn Youth Fellows honored the eight winning projects submitted by young people in partnership with local nonprofits, at an event filled with performances, a professional photo-booth, delicious local food, and lots of fun.

#YouthResist2017: A Conference for Youth, By Youth
March 29, 2017
Michelina Ferrara
Coordinator, Brooklyn Youth Fellowship

On Sunday, March 5th, our Brooklyn Youth Fellows led their first-ever conference, designed for youth, by youth. The Youth Resistance Conference — aka #YouthResist2017 — was held in partnership with youth leaders at the YWCA Brooklyn. 

A Lesson in Activism: Brooklyn Youth Fellows Rally for Immigrant Rights
January 17, 2017

My first national march on Washington, DC was as a teenager and it instilled in me a lifetime of activism.

Brooklyn Youth Fellowship: What's Next for Our Youth Grantmaking Program
September 22, 2016
Michelina Ferrara
Coordinator, Brooklyn Youth Fellowship

This year, 12 powerhouse Brooklyn Youth Fellows will be engaged in 8-months of community work in four key areas

 
    Now Tell Us What You Really Think: How Grantee Insights Are Getting Us Closer to Impact
    August 11, 2016

    Learn how we engage grantees and communities in our work and why it's critical to achieving our vision for a fair and just Brooklyn.

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