Parental background and financial status impact the well-being of Migrant Youths
In Finland, the well-being of children and the use of services that support their development can be negatively impacted by Parental background, financial status and the use of social and health services
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Children of 'immigrant backgrounds' perform worse at Finnish schools.
They also have high drop rates, suffer mental health problems, and have fewer admissions to university programmes.
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Youths of immigrant origin drop out of school and outside the workforce.
Sometimes drop-out rate and underemployment are five times (5X) higher than native Finnish youths.
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VISION

To transform outcomes for underserved youths by serving as their comprehensive support center – delivering programs that ensure educational success and social integration, advocating for rights-based policies and conducting vital research.

MISSION

Our mission is to eliminate barriers to educational achievement and social integration by addressing the unique intersectional challenges faced by migrant background youth, with particular attention to  advancing STEM, mental wellbeing, personal development, policy advocacy and gender equality.

OUR APPROACH

Coaching

One-on-one mentoring for participating students.

Excursions

Exposure to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics.

Workshops

Hands-on, do-it-yourself activities and experiments that will teach, inspire and build motivation.

Group projects

Our youth groups engage in activities that promote the values of self-respect and mutual respect, as well as the skills necessary to work effectively in groups.

Community engagement

Participation in social discussions that will build self-confidence and courage as a changemaker.

Globalizing

Facilitate network with educational and social opportunities around the world.

Research

Documentation of what works and undertaking critical analysis to increase the impact of alternative support for young people.

Volunteering

Giving back to YEPP as co-mentors.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

There are four ways to participate in our program: as a student, a corporate sponsor and donate as an individual to support our programs.

TESTIMONIALS

PARTNERS

Our partners and sponsors are critical for our project’s success. Our partners include:

PARTNERS

Our partners and sponsors are critical for our project’s success. Our partners include:

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Looking to support our project?
Are you a parent or someone with expertise that our students can benefit from?
You can participate as a volunteer. Please contact us!