Programs

In addition to our mentoring program, we have co-created 4 core programs targeting social, educational and personal support for holistic contributions towards the success of our registered youths. All registered youths participate in the 4 programs

MENTORING

Are you a young person in Finland looking to join a community that can support you as you move to the next level in life?

Our mentoring program pairs young people up with a mentor who has been in their position before so they can learn from someone who’s been there and done it—and who knows what it takes to get ahead. Mentors are volunteers from all walks of life, so you’ll always find someone who has a similar background as you or at least has had some experience in a similar field.

Our program aims to provide youths with a community that helps them figure out how best to use their own unique skillset while also getting some practical advice on what it

YEPP SCIENCE CLUB

YEPP Ry Science Club is organized for underserved and interested youths, ages 9-18+ years. The Science Club is organized in partnership with The Science Basement Ry, made up of young researchers-in-training with long experience in science communication and education from the University of Helsinki, and the Finnish Institute for Molecular Medicine (FIMM), University of Helsinki, Finland. The science club is organized into 3 groups based on the Finnish educational system- Basic education ages 9-12yrs, Middle school age 13-15yrs and High schoolers 16+yrs.

The aim of YEPP Ry Science Club is to:

Increase the appreciation and participation of underserved and underrepresented young people in the sciences and STEM. T
Provide young scientists with a platform to showcase their research and passion for science, with the goal of inspiring both young people and a more diverse audience in the sciences.

YEPP ARTS AND CREATIVITY CLUB

YEPP Ry Arts and Creativity Club is organized for underserved and interested youths, ages 9-18+ years. It is organized in partnership with selected private and Not-for-Profit Art focused organizations that have contractual relationship with YEPP Ry, either as collaborators, partners, or consultants. The club is organized in groups based on age and exposure – ages 9-14yrs and 15+

The purpose of the program is:

Create a network of young people from different socioeconomic backgrounds and from different schools in Helsinki that are interested in
Art and Creativity.
Introduce Art appreciation as a means of recreation, cultural expression and understanding, and leisure.
Familiarize the participating young people and youths with Artistic careers and Art-based educational opportunities.
Facilitate learning new art forms to express positive and negative emotions and connect to strangers irrespective of verbal language.

YEPP WELLBEING CLUB

YEPP Ry Wellbeing Club is organized for underserved and interested youths, ages 9-18+ years. It is organized in partnership with selected private and Not-for-Profit Art focused organizations that have contractual relationship with YEPP Ry, either as collaborators, partners, or consultants. The club is organized in groups based on age and exposure – ages 9-14yrs and 15+.

YEPP SOCIAL JUSTICE CLUB

YEPP Ry Social Justice Club is organized for underserved and interested youths, ages 9-18+ years. It is organized in partnership with selected private and Not-for-Profit art-focused organizations that have contractual relationships with YEPP Ry, either as collaborators, partners, or consultants. The club is organized in groups based on age – ages 9-14yrs and 15+.

The Club is focused on educating and raising awareness about the importance of civic engagement and Social Justice for young members. The aim is to motivate and teach our members to participate in the democratic process and civil society activities.

PARTNERS

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