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FYP First Anniversary Reflection

Yesterday there was a significant student employee labor strike at University of Washington organized by our union. As I walked past the picket lines and demonstrations, seeing young people holding their heads and signs high under the bright blue sky of Seattle, I felt so inspired. This scene exactly embodies the spirit we hoped to ignite when we started ForYouPage (FYP). “If we can elevate our agency and get young people across the country to go out to act for what we each believe in, we can end systemic injustices and structural oppression across gender, race, wealth, sexuality, beliefs, and everything” I texted my friends.

Coincidentally, today marks the one year anniversary of FYP’s formation. It all started with a rainy afternoon in the deep Appalachians of Virginia (US) while my college friends and I were getting dinner and boba and joking about how no one uses our school’s counseling services. At one point, staring at a friend who stealthily couch-potatoed into tiktoking, I jokingly said: “mental health is so bad that all we do now is TikTok, get high, and get through the week.”         One of my bestie responded “well good for you cuz I’m just trying to get through the day.” My other best friend, sitting on the end of our rusty dog-and-cat-hair-covered $30 couch that my sister and I picked up from Goodwill, holding her Valdomore-colored Baja Blast, immediately started laughing. 

She didn’t laugh because it was funny; she laughed because it was so true. And that’s the moment I decided to do something, now. Naturally I dragged my friends with me. Three hours later, the first version of ForYouPage white paper was drafted and our website launched. Within a week, our initial team was formed and our ultimate goal set: to get youth to take risks and exercise agency through advocacy—the key to our flourishing.

What followed was nothing short of exhilarating miracles and heartmelting comradeship. In two weeks we met our dear friends from Japan and Colorado (US)—youth who we had never met before  clicked instantly and started working together. In three weeks we launched FYP Wiki, an free open alternative to Wikipedia. While Wikipedia provides a place for shared human knowledge, FYP Wiki provides a medium of shared human passion-a place where community advocates can put together local resources, knowledge, perhaps most importantly, community action to-dos. FYP wiki is a fight with the machines and fundemental techno-solutionism—use information to bring out our humanness instead of scrumbling our humanness to information. Wikipedia facilitates information; we foster connection—by providing a reason for increasingly lonely and seemingly purposeless youth everywhere to gather & work together. 

In two months we met our phenomenal mentor at Mental Health America. With their marvelous support, Two months later, at Bohemian National Hall in New York City, we made UN Conference happened with 60 representatives from more than 15 major mental health groups in the US and youth leaders from all over the country—Michigan, Colorado, Missouri, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, California, DC…A collective of ten youth leaders showcased to the world our efforts to address the mental health crisis. On that day Sept 15th 2023, we proudly proclaimed to the world and to ourselves what youth are and always capable of.

Today, FYP has gathered more than 500 youth dreams & projects across 90 countries and 2000 active advocates in our communities and networks. Our young associates, friends, and partners are working as globally as persuading and advising Prime Ministers of powerful countries and leaders of United Nations, and advocating as locally as building community gardens, fighting regional troubled teen facilities, and helping friends disconnect from social media. All of these accomplishments are driven by a broke but faithful youth team running almost exclusively on volunteers. Our faith is the kindness of the people. One of our earliest team members, who once battles with mental health, started a communal food truck with nothing but one like-minded coworker and are now serving 150 meals to the low income communities of New River Valley every Tuesday without a fail. 

Tomorrow, FYP will venturing out further, organizing the next fully youth-led gathering at UNGA79, expanding our Wiki & community infrastructure with more resources to help youth connect and serve, and, thanks to our committed friends & passionate partners in California, taking charge in becoming part of a larger effort in shaping youth-centric workforce development, higher edu reform, and social entrepreneurship advancement in the era of AI future. All these achievements are thanks to the loving individuals and stakeholders who staunchly want to do something for us. ForYouPage started with youth and by youth but has never been just about the youth. FYP would never have been possible without the sounding support of our parents, mentors, and those who have dedicated their lives and time to our happiness and the happiness of future generations. We may not say it often enough, but we love you all so very much.

What is FYP? It is a network hub where youth leaders, youth centric nonprofits, and stakeholders intersect with everyday youth who long to step out and step up. It is a youth group made of a bunch of 20-year-olds, some of whom took 4 hours just to book ‘scary’ airline tickets. It is a free version Slack, a half abandoned Discord, an expansive [rly overpriced] wix site, and an open source wiki tool running on crappy personal server and gpt-generated css codes. You may notice there are no mention of any individual’s name in this writing. That is because, as much as I strongly wish to give shoutouts to our fantastic friends and mentors who made it all possible, FYP, at its core, is just an idea—the idea that we youth have agency to ourselves and can act for something good for others, for you; the idea that though we could drifted to the depths of low zone of anxiety depression to the extent of global mental health crisis, we could also dance up to the top of high zone challenging international landscape changing national policies disrupting the status quo and annoying the crap out of power-holders. These are all part of us and , no matter which parts you are in right now, it will all be okay. FYP is an idea of agency and compassion, owned by no one, and by everyone. 

We have a simple vision for FYP—we envision a world where one day all the tiktok Instagram YouTube short social media content with #fyp can be just a bit different—not just content of entertainment and unrealistic influencers and fifity shades of negativity but content of genuine advocating youth, artfacts and evidence of hope, agency and compassion. 

I want to personally say thank you to all the youth leaders, mentors, friends. I’m proud and honored to meet and work alongside with each one of you. ForYouPage is not a miracle. You are. Thank you for all you do. 

Marx 
05/15/2024, Seattle, with mint tea

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What is ForYouPage.Org

What is FYP

ForYouPage (FYP) is a fully youth led close knit community, a network/resource hub, a safe space that embodies the idea of agency and compassion, connecting youth leaders, youth-centric nonprofits, and stakeholders with everyday youth who aspire to step out and do something for our community, our world.

Vision:

We have a simple vision-a world where social media with #fyp can be just a bit different—not just content of entertainment and unrealistic influencers and fifty shades of negativity but content of genuine risk-taking advocating youth, artifacts and evidence of hope, agency and compassion

Theory of Change

We believe that by mobilizing grassroots youth advocacy and empowering risk-taking, we can rebuild the agency and compassion disrupted by technology, thereby addressing the mental health crisis and paving the way for individual and collective flourishing in the face of today's challenges.

Core Value

Agency, Compassion, Togetherness, Authenticity, Humor 

Core Offerings

FYP Wiki: a free, open alternative to Wikipedia & Technology that provides a medium for shared human passion, enabling community advocates to collaboratively compile local resources, knowledge, and community action plans, fostering connection and get alienated & lonely youth to work together towards a common purpose

FYP Summit: The FYP Summit is an annual fully youth-led gathering that highlights the pinnacle of youth agency, compassion, and collective, and reverses power dynamic -brings together youth advocates & stakeholders to fundamentally take the conversation in addressing the mental health crisis and drive change in the global mental health & advocacy landscape.

FYP Community: FYP Discord (for everybody): https://discord.gg/fvV2h4JNVt, FYP Slack for internal teams, close collaborators, high profile/privacy preferred advocates) [invite only]

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Home

Start the wiki from here: Books

Welcome to the Wiki.ForYouPage.Org: your source for youth advocacy on the web.

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Get Involved

If you want to help contribute to ForYouPage Wiki, then you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to learn how. 

You have just taken your first step toward getting involved. Before you get started, we ask that you please observe the ForYouPage.org and FYP Code of Conduct. It’s not very long and it will help you get started.

Once that’s done, check out the step-by-step instruction on how to use the wiki. 

Teams

The Teams page showcases the diverse and passionate individuals, their works, and their stories. 

You can find information about who we are, what we do, and how to contact us. Using these pages, teammates are able to communicate and coordinate projects.

Governance and Membership

We strive to be decentralized but we believe basic rules are still needed. Like most communities, we have our rules and governing body.

Anyone can join and participate in most, if not all, of our Teams and Projects. But if you want an “@foryoupage.org” e-mail address, it has to be earned. Find out how in our Membership documentation.

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FYP 5 Values & 4 Principles

FYP 5 Core Values

Agency

FYP aims to fiercely highlight our agency and elevate the agency of all youth. With this goal in mind, we ensure the organizing committee has complete autonomy in decision-making. The base funding for the entire event is pre-secured with no strings attached for complete freedom.

 

Further, we take a radical stance on capitalism and believe that money, the very element that brings accountability, also diminishes agency and intention. As such, all associate and direct builders of of FYP will not be compensated. We will make every attempt to secure further funding, with the first priority being scholarship awards not rewards for all participating youth, but this is not guaranteed in practice and, more importantly, not guaranteed by principle. However, we do recognize how broke we all are, so paid positions are available on request.

Compassion, 

Everything fyp does is about the people, people, people. We believe that all people are fundamentally kind and that compassion is the element that truly bonds people together and the bridge that can help us overcome differences in interests, beliefs, identities, and groups. We ask that all that associate with FYP practice compassionate nonviolent communication with everyone we interact with, our family, our friends, our colleagues, and our “foes”. More detailed guides here.

Togetherness, 

Needless to say. No one needs to be and should feel alone. Within the personal boundary, FYP aims to foster togetherness. We are all in this together. 

Authenticity, 

FYP is a social project aim to be a high-fidelity reflection of what we, as youth, want and can make happen by ourselves. If, for instance, without the pressure of accountability from compensation, we can only organize a small event, then we believe that is a true reflection of our current state. If the genuine state of youth today involves depression, feeling lost, and getting drunk or high or doom scroll every day, we bravely embrace and showcase that reality. FYP believes that to empower is to confront—the first step in solving any problem is to admit that there is one. FYP is a safe space that doesn't suppress but aims to unleash.

Humor & Fun

Humor is the bridge that brings all of these principles together.  Humor shows vulnerability. Jokes tell things real. Most importantly, we are a bunch of 20 year olds, and the whole point of this is to have fun and PARTYY🍻YY.


FYP 4 Principles

Principle 1: Take risks. FYP's reach extends as far as prime ministers and billionaires, not because we possess world-altering genius, but because youth in our community have the audacity to imagine and the courage to reach out. Be bold, dream big, and fearlessly reach out to make our voices heard.

Principle 2: Be critical. As Plato said, "The unexamined life is not worth living," and at FYP, we encourage you to critically examine everything we do as a community, every aspect of our work, and the actions of everyone involved and associated. FYP is one of the largest recognized youth community. Each one of the youth associates are leaders of the field and community and the conversation we are creating today have a significant impact tomorrow on all youth. we encourage you to critically reflect & examine everything.

Principle 3: Emphasize grassroots and underserved communities. FYP believes there is no point doing anything if it doesn’t actually help the people, the struggling youth, the vulnerable. We committed to amplifying the voices of those who are often overlooked or marginalized

Principle 4: Take care of yourself. It would be pretty funny if a mental health advocate developed mental health issues from building work on mental health, so of all, the biggest priority is your own well being. And the first to-do is to make yourself happy. And then do the event and remember to prioritize self-care, set boundaries , and reach out for support when needed.

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Wiki To-Dos

Case Study

Check out our case study book here.

We do "case studies" on various organizations, groups, and social media accounts in an effort to better understand the environment that operate in as an NGO, and to better understand the digital environment that we exist within. We examine other organizations that are pursuing similar goals, and social media accounts that we aim to emulate in terms of engagement and content. If you'd like to help with this process, all you have to do is make an account to start creating and editing pages. 

What we need help with:

FYP Event 2023


FYP Event 2023

Guidelines


  1. Define Objectives: Articulate the objectives of the UN Science Summit. Determine the key messages to be conveyed and the desired outcomes of the event. These objectives will guide all communication efforts.
  2. Identify Target Audience: Identify the primary and secondary target audiences for the summit. This may include government officials, scientists, researchers, policymakers, NGOs, and the general public. Tailor communication messages and channels to suit each audience segment.
  3. Craft Key Messages: Develop concise, impactful, and evidence-based key messages that align with the summit's objectives. These messages should highlight the importance of science in addressing global challenges, promote collaboration, and emphasize the potential impact of scientific advancements.
  4. Stakeholder Engagement: Identify and engage with key stakeholders involved in the summit, such as participating scientists, governmental representatives, and relevant organizations. Establish regular communication channels to keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the planning and execution stages of the summit.
  5. Media Outreach: Develop a comprehensive media outreach plan to generate widespread coverage and create awareness about the summit. This should include press releases, media briefings, interviews, and op-ed placements in influential outlets. Leverage both traditional media channels (print, television, radio) and digital platforms (websites, social media, podcasts) to reach diverse audiences.
  6. Social Media Strategy: Develop a robust social media strategy to engage the public and increase participation in the summit. Create dedicated social media accounts and utilize hashtags to promote the event. Regularly share updates, informative content, and highlights from the summit. Encourage stakeholders and attendees to share their experiences and insights on social media.
  7. Website and Online Presence: Design a dedicated website for the UN Science Summit. Ensure that it provides comprehensive information about the event, including the agenda, speakers, registration details, and background materials. Regularly update the website with relevant news, press releases, and post-event resources.
  8. Content Creation: Produce compelling content, including articles, videos, infographics, and podcasts, to showcase the summit's themes, highlight scientific breakthroughs, and promote discussions on relevant topics. Collaborate with scientists, experts, and influencers to contribute to content creation.
  9. Partnerships and Collaborations: Collaborate with relevant organizations, scientific institutions, and industry leaders to enhance the summit's reach and impact. Establish strategic partnerships for joint communication efforts, content creation, and promotion. Leverage their networks and resources to amplify the summit's message.
  10. Post-Summit Communication: Plan post-summit communication to sustain momentum and foster continued engagement. Share comprehensive reports, findings, and outcomes of the summit with participants, stakeholders, and the wider public. Encourage ongoing conversations, follow-up actions, and collaborations to maximize the impact of the summit. This will focus on the UN Summit of the Future in 2024
  11. Evaluation and Feedback: Regularly assess the effectiveness of the communication strategy by monitoring media coverage, social media engagement, website traffic, and attendee feedback. Collect feedback from stakeholders and participants to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary adjustments in future communication efforts.

https://sciencesummitunga78.sched.com/event/1NvvV/convenors-training-session-communication-strategy

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Outreach

UN Science Summit

US district

3-7 youth leaders 

The idea of the second session is to bring together 5-10 youth mental health advocates and invite 20-30 funders/foundations where youth can present their social ventures and interact with stakeholders that can help them.

reach out 15 youth leaders (us), 5 youth leaders (outside us) 

Hi,

It was so nice to meet you finally! This is a follow-up regarding the UN Science Summit!

In short, we have two UN sessions. One session focused on tech, social media, and youth well-being. The second session focuses on youth advocacy. The idea of the second session is to bring together 5-10 youth mental health advocates and invite 20-30 funders/foundations where youth can present their social ventures and interact with stakeholders that can help them.

To make this event most helpful to grasstop youth leaders, this is co-organized with them and so the exact format is still in discussion. The tentative date is Sep 15th (Friday evening), and the tentative location is Glasshouse Chelsea NYC.

Do you want to have a quick call about this sometime this week?

 

Warmly,

FYP Event 2023

Proposal

See formatted most up-to-date version here 

Topic

Mobilizing Grassroots Youth Advocacy with Education Institutions: the Future of Global Social Justice, Community Building, and Youth Flourishing

https://sciencesummitunga78.sched.com/event/1O478/empowering-youth-as-changemakers-for-digital-well-being-a-discussion-on-emerging-technology-and-generative-ai-in-teen-social-media-use

Introduction and Aims

From climate change to human rights abuses, from global democracy crisis to divisive emergent technologies, for many urgent issues of our times, youth want to help, to advocate, and to fight for what we believe in.

Youth is the future. Youth advocacy is the future of global sustainable development and social justice. To us individual youth, advocacy means something beyond. It means not only doing good to the communities that have nurtured us but a valuable opportunity to step out of our comfort zones and grow through helping others, the key to our own flourishing.

We have a dream: to find ways to mobilize all grassroots youth for advocacy, thereby, with our own hands, advancing a sustainable globe, engaging our local communities, and bringing flourishing to all youth. And education institutions provide critical pathways.

Education institutions not only shape and mold the minds of the next generation, equipping us with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to address pressing societal issues, but more importantly, serve as the community hubs where youth can find like minded peers, critical mentorships, and plugs to local and broader communities where we can get involved with or make a advocacy project happen.

Recognizing the potential of education in nudging social change, this event brings together most prominent grassroots youth leaders from the United States of America, United Kingdom, India, German, Japan, China, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Turkey. The session consists of two parts. In the first part, youth leaders will share our experiences, success stories, and insights on our advocacy journey, how we mobilize the peers, and how education institutions helped facilitate our work. In the second part, grassroots leaders from across the globe will showcase their work, big or small, their experiences, their needs, and their dreams and hopes.

Keywords

Youth Advocacy, Community Building, Partnership, Well-Being, Education

Sustainable Development Goals

Direct Goals

Goal 4 QUALITY EDUCATION

Goal 3 GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Goal 17 PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

Goal 11 SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES

Goal 1 NO POVERTY

Goal 2 ZERO HUNGER

Goal 5 GENDER EQUALITY

Goal 6 CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION

Goal 7 AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY

Goal 8 DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Goal 9 INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Goal 10 REDUCED INEQUALITIES

Goal 12 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION

Goal 13 CLIMATE ACTION

Goal 14 LIFE BELOW WATER

Goal 15 LIFE ON LAND

Goal 16 PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS

Expected outcomes

We are a global group of youth leaders who are united in utilizing youth led community projects as a catalyst for positive social change and meaningful impact in our communities.

We intend for the session to have the following objectives:

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Social Media Campaign

Instagram Social Media Campaign: Mobilizing Grassroots Youth Advocacy for Mental Health

Objective:
To mobilize grassroots youth advocacy and showcase the impactful work of young advocates in the field of mental health, while raising awareness and promoting positive conversations around mental well-being.

Target Audience:
1. Young people aged 13-25 who are passionate about mental health.
2. Community organizations and local groups focused on mental health.
3. General Instagram users interested in mental health advocacy.

Campaign Plan:

1. Pre-Campaign Preparation:

   - Identify key partners: Reach out to local mental health organizations, youth groups, and influencers who are actively involved in mental health advocacy to collaborate and amplify the campaign's impact.
   
   - Define campaign hashtags: Create unique and impactful hashtags that represent the campaign's goals and encourage participants to use them when sharing their content, such as #YouthAdvocates4MH or #MentalHealthChampions.
   
   - Create branded graphics: Design eye-catching and informative graphics related to mental health, advocacy, and self-care. These visuals should reflect the campaign's spirit and be easily shareable on Instagram.

2. Launching the Campaign:

   - Campaign Announcement: Create an engaging and informative post introducing the campaign. Explain the purpose, objectives, and how participants can get involved. Encourage users to follow your account for updates and share the announcement to reach a wider audience.

   - Call for Stories: Request personal stories from participants about their experiences with mental health. Ask them to share a photo or video along with a caption using the campaign hashtags. These stories will create a sense of empathy and community, encouraging others to open up and share their journeys.

3. Content Strategy:

   - Feature Youth Advocates: Highlight the work and achievements of young mental health advocates. Regularly post interviews, spotlights, or success stories of youth who have made a difference in the field. Use visuals and captions that inspire and motivate others to get involved.

   - Educational Content: Share informative and educational posts about mental health, addressing common misconceptions, coping strategies, self-care tips, and available resources. Ensure the content is easily digestible and visually appealing to engage the target audience effectively.

   - Collaborations and Takeovers: Partner with local organizations, influencers, or experts in the mental health field. Arrange Instagram takeovers, where they can share their knowledge, experiences, and provide valuable insights. This collaboration will broaden the campaign's reach and lend credibility to the cause.

4. Engaging the Audience:

   - User-Generated Content: Encourage participants to share their own mental health advocacy efforts, community events, or initiatives. Repost their content, giving credit, and use the campaign hashtags. This will create a sense of belonging and empower others to contribute.

   - Q&A Sessions: Host regular Instagram Live or Stories Q&A sessions with mental health professionals, advocates, or influencers. Allow followers to submit questions and engage in real-time conversations about mental health, advocacy, and related topics.

   - Contests and Challenges: Organize contests or challenges related to mental health and advocacy. For example, ask participants to create a short video sharing their self-care routines or post a creative artwork representing mental well-being. Offer prizes or shout-outs to the winners, which will motivate others to participate.

5. Call to Action:

   - Volunteer Opportunities: Promote local volunteer opportunities in mental health organizations or community centers. Provide information on how interested individuals can contribute their time and skills to support mental health initiatives.

   - Donation Drives: Highlight fundraisers or donation drives by grassroots organizations that focus on mental health. Encourage followers to contribute and share the campaign to raise awareness and reach fundraising goals.

   - Advocacy Toolkit: Develop a downloadable advocacy toolkit that provides resources, templates, and guidelines for youth interested in becoming mental health advocates. Share the toolkit through Instagram posts and stories, encouraging followers to access and utilize it.

6. Monitoring and Evaluation:

   - Track campaign engagement: Monitor the campaign's reach, impressions, and engagement metrics regularly. Analyze which types of content and posts resonate the most with the audience to refine the campaign strategy and focus on what works best.

   - User feedback and testimonials: Encourage participants to share their feedback and testimonials about the impact of the campaign on their mental health advocacy journey. Use these testimonials to showcase the campaign's success and build credibility.

By implementing this Instagram social media campaign plan, you can effectively mobilize grassroots youth advocacy for mental health, showcase the important work of young advocates, and promote positive conversations surrounding mental well-being. Remember to adapt and iterate based on the specific needs and interests of your target audience. Good luck!

 

 

🌟 Join the Mental Health Movement! 🌟

👥 Calling all passionate youth advocates! 👥

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of mental health? Join our grassroots youth advocacy campaign and let your voice be heard! Together, we can create a positive impact and empower others to take control of their mental well-being.

💪🏼 Here's how you can get involved: 💪🏼

1️⃣ Share Your Story: Everyone's journey is unique. We want to hear how mental health has affected you or someone you know. Post a photo or video on Instagram using #MentalHealthMatters and share your personal experience. Let's break the stigma and show others they're not alone.

2️⃣ Advocacy Action: Be a voice for change! Use our ready-made graphics and templates to spread awareness about mental health. Share statistics, tips for self-care, or information on local resources. Tag friends and encourage them to join the conversation.

3️⃣ Community Collaborations: Connect with local organizations and community groups that focus on mental health. Partner with them to organize workshops, awareness campaigns, or fundraising events. Together, we can create a support network and reach a wider audience.

4️⃣ Volunteer Opportunities: Get involved on a deeper level by volunteering your time. Sign up for mentorship programs, helplines, or local support groups. Share your experiences on Instagram using #VolunteerForMentalHealth to inspire others to join in.

5️⃣ Youth Spotlight: We believe in celebrating the incredible work of young advocates. Every week, we'll feature a youth advocate making a difference in mental health. Tag us in your posts using #Youth4MentalHealth and #GrassrootsHeroes, and you could be the next spotlight!

🌈 Together, let's break barriers and build a mentally healthier future for all. 🌈

Don't forget to follow us for updates, resources, and to stay connected with the movement. Together, we can create a world where mental health is a priority and support is readily available for everyone.

📢 Spread the word! Share this post and tag your friends who are passionate about mental health. Let's mobilize our generation and make a lasting impact!

#MentalHealthMatters #Youth4MentalHealth #GrassrootsHeroes #BreakTheStigma #MentalHealthMovement

FYP Event 2023

Openning Remarks

Good evening everyone. Thank you all for being here. My name is Marx, I’m the founder of foryoupage, the organizer of the event. [but if you don’t like the food today it’s Joanna and Ruhani’s fault]

It is my very great honor to welcome you this evening on behalf of all of us at ForYouPage and on behalf of all our amazing advocates to our session at the United Nations Science Summit.

Today’s session is about mental health. It’s about our take on the mental health crisis. As we stand here, we are experiencing the worst youth mental health crisis of our lifetime.

1 in 7 youths are experiencing a mental disorder globally.

In US, in Italy, in Belgium, in Japan, in South Africa. Search up youth mental health crisis + country and you get almost the same result.

1 in 2 of all high school students in US feel persistently sad

1 in 5 have considered that the alternative to life was better, which is ending their life. And 1 in 10 havehas attempted suicide.

18-25-year-olds felt they were worse off across every aspect of well-being: happiness, health, meaning, character, relationships, and financial stability. When we first started foryoupage, I asked my friend “ havehas has the mental health issues become so bad that all we do is trying to get through the week?” And my friend said “no, I’m just trying to get through the day.” And that is not an exaggeration. It’s a very real statement that we will never say to ppl outside of our age group.

What has madeke mental health issues so bad? To me it makes sense.

This is a time where climate change makes our future on earth less hopeful than ever.

As a GenZ, it’s not fun to hear that the earth, where we have to live for the next 50 years minimum [45 if you eat too much cheetos] is going to be the least habitable place in human history. Once in a lifetime heat wave. Once in a lifetime flood. Once in a lifetime hurricane. I can hear the sound of our future melting as the ice sheet the size of Greenland vanishes . No Planet B. We feel like our future is heading to a 2012 Disaster movie except this time we are in the front seat. [Immersive cinematic experience is only fun as it stays cinematic.] Studies shows 62% to 75% of youth are worried, sad, or even afraid of climate change.

This is also a time where digital tech and social media-interconnectivity makes us disconnected more than ever.

Real in person relationships have been replaced by virtual ones. 95% of the information is communicated through nonverbal cues yet texting with bald emoji faces becomes the primary way we connect. If we want a significant partner, our generation hashave no way but to go tinder one. If we want to hear the voice of a old friend, we can’t even call them. “Are we that close that we can call now?” even if we miss them very much. Social relationship, the most critical predictor for happiness, has become a green bubble blue bubble game.

Outside of the little time that we do manage to spend with our friends in person, we tend to spend it with screens. A typical day for my friend is going to school during the day, and cominge home to watch netflix or doom scroll tiktok until 3am. Infinite scroll and endless entertainment are eating away our agency.

And I think that’s the issue. It’s the loss of agency. This is a time where what we are experiencing not only a rise in mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, but a broader feeling of powerlessness, of loss of agency, and of feeling not in control over our own lives.

It’s the feeling that no matter what we do, we can’t stop ice from melting or the temperature from rising.

It’s the feeling that no matter what we do, we will never be as good looking as the person on instagram, or as life fulfilling as the person v-blogging in Maui or having seven golden retrievers on Tiktok.

It’s the feeling that no matter what we do, we make little difference to our own lives, and little impact to the world around us.

And that’s why today’s session is not only about mental health but about something deeper. It's youth agency. It’s about gaining agency, self-efficacy, and empowerment through youth advocacy. Because to us, advocacy is more than just giving back to the communities that nurtured us.

Advocacy provides a platform for us to step out of our comfort zones. As the journeys and work many of our speakers will show today, advocating for an idea is not a simple path doable with a press of a red button but a long arduous journey full of double challenges and risks.

Advocacy provides a platform for us to meet like-minded peers, and work as a collective. The most touching thing to me personally has always been how much, in this space, people are willing to help and support each other’s work. [other than the fact we all broke]

And most importantly, advocacy provides a platform where we channel our passions into meaningful action, exercising our power to create an actual impact to the causes we care about.

From promoting mental health awareness through art and music, to leading a month-long campaign against social media, and from organizing dialogues for addressing climate anxiety, to building mental health programs within higher education establishments. And many many more efforts. Today you will hear their story.

A study shows for young people who have high levels of climate anxiety, if they also have high levels of activism, then we didn't see any higher levels of depression symptoms. Not more antidepressants. Not more therapies. Advocacy itself is a solution to the mental health crisis.

Because to advocate is to exercise our power, our self efficacy, our agency.

To know that we cannot stop ice melting, but we can do what we could to plant a tree, grow a community garden, to host a climate anxiety peer support group and make what is around us a little more sustainable, a little more supportive.

To know that we will probably never be as life fulfilling as the person having seven golden retrievers on tiktok, but we have the power to volunteer at a homeless shelter, to convince a friend to uninstall instagram, to start a mental health club, or to make a documentary to a cause and make best time of our life however the way we want.

To know that we can and we do make a difference to our lives. and that no matter how anxious or sad or lonely or depressed we could be as of this moment we will be better

no matter how hopeless the climate change issues, mental health issues, the mass shooting issues the human rights issues the gender inequality, poverty, democracy and many many other issues too dark to mention, we can make it a little bit better, make the world a little more sustainable, a little more just, a little more happier, through our own hands, today.

To know we are in charge. This is the key to our own flourishing.

ForYouPage has a simple goal. We want to bring together all youth advocates as a community and mobilize many more to join us in advocacy. Today’s session has a simple goal. We want to showcase a variety of different ways in which we are making an impact in mental health advocacy, and how we can work with science/educational institutions to mobilize more peers in grassroots advocacy.

I know many of you who are attending our session today educators, advocates, scientist, policymakers, and parents, you have dedicated your work to addressing youth mental health issues, to youth well-being, and to sustainable development goals. I know we don’t say it enough but as youth we want to tell you we don’t take it for granted. as youth we want to tell you the work that you do, the work that you have dedicated a significant portion of your life to has made a difference. And we truly truly appreciate it. And we want to work with you, together to ensure the future of our generation in the years to come. With your exceptional support, we arrived here. Standing on the shoulder of giants, we made it today. This is our take on mental health issues. This is an event by youth, for you.

I want to once again thank you all for coming here today, for your work in the space, and for your unwavering support to us.

FYP Event 2024


FYP Event 2024

About FYP & FYP Summit

What is FYP

ForYouPage (FYP) is a fully youth led close knit community, a network/resource hub, a safe space that radically embodies the idea of agency and compassion, connecting youth leaders, youth-centric nonprofits, and stakeholders with everyday youth who aspire to step out and do something for our community, our world.

Vision:

We have a simple vision-a world where social media with #fyp can be just a bit different—not just content of entertainment and unrealistic influencers and fifty shades of negativity but content of genuine risk-taking advocating youth, artifacts and evidence of hope, agency and compassion

Theory of Change

We believe that by radically & compassionately mobilizing grassroots youth advocacy and empowering risk-taking, we can rebuild the self-efficacy and authentic connection disrupted by technology, thereby addressing the mental health crisis and paving ways for our individual and collective flourishing in the face of today's challenges.

Core Value

Agency, Compassion, Authenticity, Togetherness, Humor 

Core Offerings

FYP Wiki: a free, open alternative to Wikipedia & Technology that provides a medium for shared human passion, enabling community advocates to collaboratively compile local resources, knowledge, and community action plans, fostering connection and get alienated & lonely youth to work together towards a common purpose

FYP Summit: The FYP Summit is an annual fully youth-led gathering that highlights the pinnacle of youth agency, compassion, and collective, and reverses power dynamic -brings together youth advocates & stakeholders to fundamentally take the conversation in addressing the mental health crisis and drive change in the global mental health & advocacy landscape.

FYP Community: FYP Discord (for everybody): https://discord.gg/fvV2h4JNVt, FYP Slack for internal teams, close collaborators, high profile/privacy preferred advocates) [invite only]


More Readings:

FYP Formation Manifesto, FYP One Year Note 

 

FYP Event 2024

FYP Summit 2024 Guidelines

Guiding 5 Values & 4 Principles

Values

Authenticity 

We want the final event to be a high-fidelity reflection of what we, as a collective and committee of youth, want and can make happen by ourselves. If, for instance, without the pressure of accountability from compensation, we can only organize a small event, then we believe that is a true reflection of our current state. If the genuine state of youth today involves depression, feeling lost, and getting drunk or high or doom scroll every day, we bravely embrace and showcase that reality. FYP believes that to empower is to confront—the first step in solving any problem is to admit proudly showcase that there is one and showcase who we are. FYP is a safe space that doesn't suppress but aims to unleash. This event is about authenticity, about be fierce, be you.

We ask you to be fiercely authentic during your involvement and association with FYP.

Agency

The event aims to radically highlight our agency and elevate the agency of all youth. With this goal in mind, we ensure the organizing committee has complete autonomy in decision-making. The base funding for the entire event is pre-secured with no strings attached for complete freedom. 

Further, we take a radical stance on capitalism and believe that money, the very element that brings accountability, also diminishes agency. As such, all official committee members and participants will not be directly compensated. We will make every attempt to secure further funding, with the first priority being scholarship awards not rewards for all participating committee members, but this is not guaranteed in practice and, more importantly, not guaranteed  by principle. However, we do recognize how broke we all are, so intern and paid positions are available if interested in swapping. 

The organizing committee and general partners will have complete independent power to design the event, choose partners, speakers, participating youth and stakeholders however we see fit. FYP may have some organizational goals such as evaluation of events, expanding wiki and community, but again the organizing committee has complete agency so it is completely up to committee member to choose to implement them or not.

We ask you to be fiercely autonomous during your involvement and association with FYP.

Compassion 

Everything fyp does is about the people, people, people. We believe that all people are fundamentally kind and that compassion is the element that truly overcome any differences in interests, beliefs, identities, and groups and  bonds people together. We ask that all that associate with FYP to practice compassionate nonviolent communication with everyone we interact with, our family, our friends, our colleagues, and our “foes”. More detailed guides here.

We ask you to be fiercely compassionate during your involvement and association with FYP.

Togetherness 

Needless to say. No one needs to be and should feel alone. Within the personal boundary, FYP aims to foster togetherness. We are all in this together. 

We ask you to be fiercely together during your involvement and association with FYP.

Humor & Fun

Humor is the bridge that brings all of these principles together.  Jokes tell things real. Humor shows vulnerability. Most importantly, we are a bunch of 20 year olds, and the whole point of this is to have fun and PARTYYYY. 

We ask you to be fiercely partying during your involvement and association with FYP.

 

Principles

Principle 1: Take care of yourself. It would be pretty funny if a mental health advocate developed mental health issues from organizing a mental health event, so of all, the biggest priority is your own well being. And the first to-do is to make yourself happy. And then do the event and remember to prioritize self-care, set boundaries , and reach out for support when needed. 

Principle 2: Take risks. FYP's reach extends as far as prime ministers and billionaires, not because we possess world-altering genius, but because youth in our community have the audacity to imagine and the courage to reach out. Be bold, dream big, and fearlessly reach out to make our voices heard.

Principle 3: Be critical. As Plato said, "The unexamined life is not worth living," and at FYP, we encourage you to critically examine everything we do as a community, every aspect of this event, and the actions of each committee member. Each one of the organizing committees are leaders of the field and the conversation we are creating today can have a significant impact tomorrow on all youth. we encourage you to critically reflect & examine everything.

Principle 4: Emphasize grassroots and underserved communities. FYP believes there is no point doing anything if it doesn’t actually help the people, the struggling youth, the vulnerable. We committed to amplifying the voices of those who are often overlooked or marginalized


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FYP 2023 Stats & Photos

Our inaugural Youth Mental Health Summit at the Science Summit at UNGA78 brought together 60 in-person participants from across the country, representatives from more than 12 major mental health organizations, and engaged 500 online participants. The event featured 10 youth advocate speakers and marked a significant step in showcasing youth voices in mental health advocacy.

Last Year Organizers & Speakers: Maddie Freeman, Tamaki Hoshi, Bruny Kenou, Yoelle Gulko, Mariama Bah, Sahith Kancharla, Maksim Batuyev, Brandon Bond, Andrew Frawley

Last Year Attending Groups: Mental Health America, California Child Trust, HopeLab, Bring Change to Mind,  The Good Life Movement, Active Minds, The Jed Foundation (JED), UN, citiesRISE, Fountain house, Global Citizen

FYP Event 2024

1st Organizing Meeting

KickStart Meeting Agenda & Notes

May 24, 2024

FYP Event | Youth Mental Health Summit 2024


General Chair Vision & Expectation Alignment 1:00 -1:15PM PST 


Opening & Icebreaker 1:15-1:20PM PST


Budget: 

Secured Fund: $10K

Event Theme/Vision, Timeline, Partners, Brainstorm & Alignment: 1:20-1:40PM PST 

Theme 

Behavioral Health Priorities for the next 5 years -2030 

Scope

Behavioral Health/Mental Health/Well Being

Audience:

People in Power & Policymakers

Youth Advocacy & Education

Grassroots

Production

Report

Partner for accountability

Timeline

5h/half a day

Partners

… 

What do we need for the partners


Advisory Board:

Underserved Communities

Grassroot Communities

International Communities

Potential Partners: 

… 


Schedule

Date: A Friday in mid-late September 2024

Moderator: 5min

Keynote 20min 

Panel: Debates between 2 young ppl v 2 CEOs (45min)

Bill Smith

MHA Chief Policy Side 


Break/Activity

Panel: 4-5 young ppl  (45min)


Closing Remarks

Networking 2h




Roles and Responsibilities, Committee Finalization & Next Steps and Action Items


Keynote 1st Panel: 

Jose & Aliza

2nd Panel: 

Keegan & Marx

Networking: 

Joanna 

Friday 3pm Zoom


Action


All of us together


Event Overview

About FYP & FYP Summit

What is FYP

ForYouPage (FYP) is a fully youth-led close-knit community, a network/resource hub, a safe space that radically embodies the idea of agency and compassion, connecting youth leaders, youth-centric nonprofits, and stakeholders with everyday youth who aspire to step out and do something for our community, our world.

Vision:

We have a simple vision-a world where social media with #fyp can be just a bit different—not just the content of entertainment and unrealistic influencers and fifty shades of negativity but a content of genuine risk-taking advocating youth, artifacts and evidence of hope, agency and compassion

Theory of Change

We believe that by radically & compassionately mobilizing grassroots youth advocacy and empowering risk-taking, we can rebuild the self-efficacy and authentic connection disrupted by technology, thereby addressing the mental health crisis and paving ways for our individual and collective flourishing in the face of today's challenges.

Core Value

Agency, Compassion, Authenticity, Togetherness, Humor 

Core Offerings

FYP Wiki: a free, open alternative to Wikipedia & Technology that provides a medium for shared human passion, enabling community advocates to collaboratively compile local resources, knowledge, and community action plans, fostering connection and get alienated & lonely youth to work together towards a common purpose

FYP Summit: The FYP Summit is an annual fully youth-led gathering that highlights the pinnacle of youth agency, compassion, and collective, and reverses power dynamic -brings together youth advocates & stakeholders to fundamentally take the conversation in addressing the mental health crisis and drive change in the global mental health & advocacy landscape.

FYP Community: FYP Discord (for everybody): https://discord.gg/fvV2h4JNVt, FYP Slack for internal teams, close collaborators, high profile/privacy preferred advocates) [invite only]


More Readings:

FYP Formation Manifesto, FYP One Year Note 

FYP Summit 2024 Guidelines 

Guiding 5 Values & 4 Principles

Agency

The event aims to radically highlight our agency and elevate the agency of all youth. With this goal in mind, we ensure the organizing committee has complete autonomy in decision-making. The base funding for the entire event is pre-secured with no strings attached for complete freedom. 


Further, we take a radical stance on capitalism and believe that money, the very element that brings accountability, also diminishes agency. As such, all official committee members and participants will not be directly compensated. We will make every attempt to secure further funding, with the first priority being scholarship awards not rewards for all participating committee members, but this is not guaranteed in practice and, more importantly, not guaranteed by principle. However, we do recognize how broke we all are, so intern and paid positions are available if interested in swapping. 


The organizing committee will have complete independent power to design the event, choose partners, speakers, participating youth and stakeholders however we see fit. FYP may have some organizational goals such as evaluation of events, expanding wiki and community, but again the organizing committee has complete agency so it is completely up to you all if you choose to implement them or not.

Compassion, 

Everything fyp does is about the people, people, people. We believe that all people are fundamentally kind and that compassion is the element that truly bonds people together and the bridge that can help us overcome differences in interests, beliefs, identities, and groups. We ask that all that associate with FYP practice compassionate nonviolent communication with everyone we interact with, our family, our friends, our colleagues, and our “foes”. More detailed guides here.

Togetherness, 

Needless to say. No one needs to be and should feel alone. Within the personal boundary, FYP aims to foster togetherness. We are all in this together. 

Authenticity, 

We want the final event to be a high-fidelity reflection of what we, as a committee, want and can make happen by ourselves. If, for instance, without the pressure of accountability from compensation, we can only organize a small event, then we believe that is a true reflection of our current state. If the genuine state of youth today involves depression, feeling lost, and getting drunk or high or doom scroll every day, we bravely embrace and showcase that reality. FYP believes that to empower is to confront—the first step in solving any problem is to admit that there is one. FYP is a safe space that doesn't suppress but aims to unleash.

Humor & Fun

Humor is the bridge that brings all of these principles together.  Jokes tell things real. Humor shows vulnerability. Most importantly, we are a bunch of 20 year olds, and the whole point of this is to have fun and PARTYY🍻YY. 


Principle 1: Take risks. FYP's reach extends as far as prime ministers and billionaires, not because we possess world-altering genius, but because youth in our community have the audacity to imagine and the courage to reach out. Be bold, dream big, and fearlessly reach out to make our voices heard.

Principle 2: Be critical. As Plato said, "The unexamined life is not worth living," and at FYP, we encourage you to critically examine everything we do as a community, every aspect of this event, and the actions of each committee member. Each one of the organizing committees are leaders of the field and the conversation we are creating today can have a significant impact tomorrow on all youth. we encourage you to critically reflect & examine everything.

Principle 3: Emphasize grassroots and underserved communities. FYP believes there is no point doing anything if it doesn’t actually help the people, the struggling youth, the vulnerable. We committed to amplifying the voices of those who are often overlooked or marginalized

Principle 4: Take care of yourself. It would be pretty funny if a mental health advocate developed mental health issues from organizing a mental health event, so of all, the biggest priority is your own well being. And the first to-do is to make yourself happy. And then do the event and remember to prioritize self-care, set boundaries , and reach out for support when needed. 





Last Year Stats & Photos


Our inaugural Youth Mental Health Summit at the Science Summit at UNGA78 brought together 60 in-person participants from across the country, representatives from more than 12 major mental health organizations, and engaged 500 online participants. The event featured 10 youth advocate speakers and marked a significant step in showcasing youth voices in mental health advocacy.

Last Year Organizers & Speakers: Maddie Freeman, Tamaki Hoshi, Bruny Kenou, Yoelle Gulko, Mariama Bah, Sahith Kancharla, Maksim Batuyev, Brandon Bond, Andrew Frawley

Last Year Attending Groups: Mental Health America, California Child Trust, HopeLab, Bring Change to Mind,  The Good Life Movement, Active Minds, The Jed Foundation (JED), UN, citiesRISE, Fountain house, Global Citizen

FYP Event 2024

2nd Organizing Meeting

May 31, 2024

Action Items 

General

Subcommittee

Program & Chief of Staff

Fundraising

Impact

Logistics


Meeting Notes

1. Division of Labor, Role Finalization & Accountability, Decision Making

  1. Suggested Division of Labor:

    1.  Jose & Aliza & Cameron: Design & Implementation of Keynote + 1st Panel

    2. Keegan & Marx: Design & Implementation of Breakout session + 2nd Panel

    3. Joanna & Jose: pre party, after party, tiktok  engagement



  1. Role Finalization & Accountability

    1. Marx & Jose - General Chair: Responsible for overseeing the entire event and ensuring its success


  1. Aliza & Cameron - Program Chair & Chief of Staff: responsible for design/implement programs, project management, post event evaluation, general partnership, long term planning


  1. Keegan - Impact Chair: responsible for community engagement, social media campaign, impact partnerships


  1. Marx - Fundraising Chair: responsible for funding & sponsorship


  1. Joanna - Logistic Chair: responsible for all execution of logistics to and on day of event such as social media campaign implementation, organizing volunteers, catering, chair arranges


  1. Decision Making

    1. major decision such as themes,  final event format/program/general timeline & partners: votes from all fyp organizing committee

    2. Sectional decisions such as impact partners, details of panel 1 or panel 2, food offering in catering review by team and final decision by chair. 


2. Section Planning Report/Overview


Theme

Behavioral Health Priorities for next 5 years -2030 

Timeline

Event 

Sep -> SXSW -> Sep/2024


  1. Keynote + 1st Panel: 

Jose & Aliza

  1. Breakout session + 2nd Panel: 

Keegan & Marx

  1. Event Engagement Networking, Afterparty

Joanna 

3. Partners Nomination

Up to 3 general partner


Up to 15 impact partner



4.Logistics

Next Team Meeting Time:  Jun 5, 2024 10:00 AM GMT-12, 10AM SA,  7AM PST, Wed - 7PM

Move Notes to Open Wiki 

Move Community Discussion to Discord

FYP Event 2024

3rd Organizing Meeting

Action Item

General

FYP | Logistics

 

 

 

Subcommittee

Program & Chief of Staff

Fundraising

Impact

Logistics

(will fix the look later)

 

FYP Event 2024

4th Organizing Meeting

General

FYP Event 2024

5th Organizing Meeting

Jun 18, 2024

new parliamentary-rules

New Business

  1. Meeting Partners FYP | Future Concept Designs & Considerations
  2. Meeting Partners
  3. Budget Joanna & Marx
  4. Sep Event Aliza & Cameron
  5. Impact Keegan
  6. Meeting Partners
  7. Update Action to Timeline Task Deadlines Tracking by EoD EST @Aliza & Cameron
  8. Review Well-Being Check in

Roll Call

Jose, Joanna, Aliza, Cameron, Keegan-Absence

Old Business Discussion & Standup Report 7:05-7:30 EST/GMT+8

Motions 7:55-7:58PM EST

  1. Numbers of General Partners: Preferably 2-3 and max 5 Keegan 3
  2. Should youth general partners be allowed to attend the meeting: Joanna - No, Aliza - No, Cameron- No, Marx Keegan No
  3. Should advisors be allowed to attend organizing meetings: Joanna - No, Aliza, Cameron Marx, Keegan Yes
  4. Close the preliminary Budget: Joanna - No, Cameron - Yes, Aliza, Keegan - Yes (keep it open)
  5. Close on general partner opennings: Marx - No, No Joanna - Yes , Aliza - Yes, Cameron
  6. Amendament International partners yes Governmental partners yes

Reading and Approval of Minutes 7:58-8:00PM EST

FYP Event 2024

6th Organizing Meeting

June 18, 2024

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM EST.

Roll Call

Present: Joanna, Jose, Marx, Aliza, Cameron Absent: Keegan Advisor present: Reem

Old Business

Brief updates were provided on the following:

The committee reviewed the well-being check-in process and UNGA79 timeline.

New Business

The committee discussed:

Motions and Voting

  1. Event venue location Motion: Hold the September event in NYC Result: Passed (4 in favor, 2 opposed)

  2. Speaker compensation Motion: Provide $400 travel accommodations for youth speakers Result: Passed unanimously

  3. Non-youth speaker appreciation Motion: Provide non-monetary acknowledgement/appreciation to non-youth speakers Result: Passed unanimously

  4. Venue decision timeline Motion: Keep venue options open for further consideration Result: Passed (4 in favor, 2 opposed)

Action Items

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM EST. The next meeting will be scheduled via the committee's usual communication channels.

Minutes submitted by: Marx

FYP Event 2024

7th Organizing Meeting

Part I: July 2nd Part II: July 4th

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 11:00 AM EST.

Roll Call

Part I:

Present: Joanna, Marx, Aliza Absent: Jose, Cameron

Part II:

Present: Joanna, Marx, Keegan, Aliza, Cameron

Old Business

The committee reviewed progress on the following items:

New Business

Venue

Program

  1. First Panel:
    • Jose and Aliza to propose five names for speakers
  2. Second Panel:
    • Keegan and Marx to propose five names for speakers
  3. Networking Sections:
    • Joanna to develop plan

Partnerships

Impact Plan

SXSW Proposals

  1. "Global Youth Voices: Critiquing Youth Activism in Mental Health for Collective Flourishing in AI Era"
    • Cameron to lead
  2. "Authenticity, Agency, Action: Democratizing Mental Health Initiatives with Youth Advocacy"
    • Aliza to lead

Timeline and Task Management

Motions and Voting

Motion: Approve Overall Agenda v5 for the September event

Action Items

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 11:25AM EST. The next meeting will be scheduled via the committee's usual communication channels.

Minutes submitted by: Joanna

FYP Event 2024

Executive Summary to Potential Partners

About ForYouPage.Org (FYP)

ForYouPage.Org (FYP) is a fully youth-led community and decentralized resource hub that connects youth leaders, nonprofits, and stakeholders with everyday youth who aspire to take risks and make a difference. Our vision is to create a world where social media with #fyp can be a platform for genuine youth advocacy, hope, agency, and compassion.

Event Overview:

The FYP Youth Mental Health Summit 2024 is an annual, fully and independently youth-led gathering that brings together youth advocates and stakeholders to address the mental health crisis and drive change in the global mental health landscape.

Short-term Event:

September Summit: A convener of multi-stakeholders focused on the theme of behavioral health action priorities for 2030, from youth and for youth.

Long-term Vision:

Series of Events: The September Summit is part of a series of events (including SXSW and a future event in September or December) aimed at establishing a framework for youth collective bargaining and universal negotiation with policymakers in scope of mental health, social media and tech policy. Testing Ground: These events will serve as a testing ground for the proposed youth advocacy framework.

Partners:

FYP Event Commmittee collaborates with two types of partners for the Youth Mental Health Summit:

  1. General Partners:

Overall partners that the FYP youth organizing committee voted on to be deeply involved Collaborate in the design and execution of the event program and agenda Potential collaborations include program design, joint reports, speakers/panelists/workshop facilitation, sponsorship, joint fundraising, and impact

  1. Impact Partners:

Partners nominated by FYP team members for extensive impact campaigns Potential collaborations include community engagement, cross and joint promotion, and in-event vendors/exhibitors

Collaboration Opportunities: As a General Partner, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with FYP in shaping the Youth Mental Health Summit 2024. Potential areas of collaboration include:

Program design and agenda development Joint reports and research Providing speakers, panelists, or workshop facilitators Sponsorship and joint fundraising Driving impact through joint initiatives

Appendix:

FAQ

What roles are partners taking on?

There are primarily two roles available: General Partners are overall partners that fyp youth organizing committee voted on to be involved deeply, partners to collaborate in the design & execution of the event program and agenda. Potential collab: program design, joint report, speakers/panelist(s)/workshop facilitation, sponsorship & joint fundraising, impact Impact Partners are partners that fyp team members nominated for extensive impact campaign. Potential collab: community engagement, cross & joint promotion, in event vendors/exhibitors

What is the difference between general partners and impact partners?

First, FYP Event has funding secured for a baseline event and hence is fully mission driven. Within each role we only define the maximum collab space and selected collaborators can choose to do as much/little depends on organizational needs. Key differences are the selection process and scope of work. General partners are nominated, voted, and invited by the entire independent youth committee and have scope to be at maximum the entire event as external organizing committee members. Impact Partners are partners that are nominated but not voted on and the scope of work limited to impact campaigns.

Universal Youth Collective Bargaining Framework:

Grassroots Foundation: Partnerships with local chapters of youth-focused organizations to create a bottom-up foundation for input, output, and a pathway for grassroots to join the negotiation team. Centralized Conversation and Advocate Gathering: Platforms like ForYouPage and DesignItForUs will serve as a centralized hub for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the development of a unified youth voice. Open Organized Negotiation Representative Team: A democratically selected team of youth advocates will engage in open, organized negotiations with policymakers and tech companies. Testing Ground through ForYouPage Events: The event series will provide valuable experience and insights for refining the youth advocate union's approach. Direct Negotiation at Events: By inviting older stakeholders, the events themselves will function as direct negotiation grounds, aligning with the theme of action priorities.

Last Year Stats:

Our inaugural Youth Mental Health Summit at the Science Summit at UNGA78 brought together 60 in-person participants from across the country, representatives from more than 12 major mental health organizations, and engaged 500 online participants. The event featured 10 youth advocate speakers and marked a significant step in showcasing youth voices in mental health advocacy. Last Year Organizers & Speakers: Maddie Freeman, Tamaki Hoshi, Bruny Kenou, Yoelle Gulko, Mariama Bah, Sahith Kancharla, Maksim Batuyev, Brandon Bond, Andrew Frawley Last Year Attending Groups: Mental Health America, California Child Trust, HopeLab, Bring Change to Mind, The Good Life Movement, Active Minds, The Jed Foundation (JED), UN, citiesRISE, Fountain house, Global Citizen

FYP Event 2024

YPA x FYP

Schedule Next Meeting

-Aliza, Keegan, Jose, Ava

Brainstorming

Direct Interfacing

Joint Comm Grassroot panel between panel and social media companies trust and safety of AI and social media companies

  1. clarification how they want to be involved
  2. provide our initial proposal for their involvement in the summit (bring in 1 high-level speaker and 1 youth speaker from their team; contribute to impact campaign)

SXSW 2025 Ideas

marx's thought make the panel about a critique and reflection of youth led nonprofits and coalition in mental health and responsible tech works touching areas such as 1) how to break the only elite youth advocate narrative 2) how to break the narrative and get more everyday youth ways to involve (democratize youth advocacy) 3) how to protect advocates well being 4) how to ensure accounatbility 5) how to leverage the strengths of different youth nonprofits and audiences to make something impact together and build capacity and togetherness together. for instance, fyp runs on no money structure with open knowledge hub that allows us to be able to faciliate a lot of the large coalition and unionization of youth led nonprofits and collective movement.

Possible Themes/Aliza: Behavioral health policy Role of youth in developing and influencing the direction of policy Intersectionality of mental health Cultural competence and diverse providers within mental health care How and why youth are at the forefront of mental health advocacy today Healthy People 2030 research objectives around behavioral health

Proposed Framework:

  1. Grassroots Foundation: Establish partnerships with local chapters of various youth-focused organizations to create a bottom-up foundation for connection, input, and output. This ensures that the union is grounded in the real experiences and needs of youth at the grassroots level, as well as a pathway for grassroots to join negotiation.

  2. Centralized Conversation and Advocate Gathering: Leverage platforms like ForYouPage and DesignItForUs to create a centralized hub for conversation, resource sharing, and advocate gathering. This network will facilitate collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the development of a unified youth voice.

  3. Open Organized Negotiation Representative Team: Form a representative team of youth advocates who will engage in open, organized negotiations with policymakers and tech companies. This team will be democratically selected from the grassroots foundation and will be responsible for presenting the collective interests and demands of the youth advocate union.

  4. Testing Ground through ForYouPage Events: The series of events you are organizing through ForYouPage can serve as a testing ground for this advocacy pipeline. During these events, you can form an initial framework and engage in organized negotiation and conversation with your final speakers, such as Bill Smith from Inseparable or Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. This will provide valuable experience and insights for refining the youth advocate union's approach.

  5. Direct Negotiation at Events: The events themselves can also function as direct negotiation grounds, similar to the UN Youth Climate Summit. By inviting older stakeholders to the events, you create opportunities for youth advocates to engage in direct negotiations and discussions, aligning with the theme of action priorities.

  6. Storytelling for Grassroots Advocacy Pathway: Use storytelling as both an impact campaign for the events and a way to engage grassroots youth as an easy and low effort way to communicate their voices. Design a base framework for the content, including length, focal points, and key questions and answers, while allowing grassroots youth to fill in the rest with their own creative input-provide a door for grassroots involvement and help flush out FYP content with diverse youth perspectives.

Historical Examples:

  1. The Civil Rights Movement (1954-1968): The Civil Rights Movement in the United States demonstrated the power of grassroots organizing, centralized leadership, and collective action. Organizations like the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) mobilized local communities, coordinated efforts, and negotiated with policymakers to advance racial equality and justice.

  2. The Solidarity Movement in Poland (1980-1989): The Solidarity Movement, led by labor unions, successfully challenged the communist government in Poland through a combination of grassroots organizing, nationwide strikes, and negotiations. This movement showcased the effectiveness of a unified front in driving political and social change.

  3. The global climate strikes (2018-present): Inspired by Greta Thunberg, youth around the world have organized global climate strikes to demand action on climate change. These strikes have involved grassroots organizing, centralized coordination through networks like Fridays for Future, and direct negotiations with policymakers at events such as the UN Youth Climate Summit.

FYP Event 2024

Organizing Committee Parliamentary Rules & Procedures

FYP Event 2024

8th Organizing Meeting

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at July 11th 7AM PST.

Roll Call

Part I:

Present: Aliza, Joanna, Marx, Reem (Advisor) Absent: Jose

Part II:

Present: Aliza, Joanna, Marx, Reem (Advisor), Keegan Absent: Cameron, Keegan

New Business

Motions and Voting

  1. Motion to finalize date of September 13th, 3-9PM Result: Passed (Keegan, Aliza, Joanna, Marx in favor; Cameron and Jose pending)

  2. Motion to keep FYP Annual Cohort at 10 youth members selected by committee with feedback from past cohort Result: Passed (Keegan, Aliza, Joanna in favor)

  3. Motion to establish minimum contribution requirement for General Partners Result: Passed (Keegan, Aliza, Joanna in favor; Marx opposed)

  4. Motion to keep YPA as General Partner Result: Failed (Keegan, Joanna, Aliza opposed; Marx in favor)

Program

Project Management

Partnerships

Logistics

Future Planning

Old Business

Brief updates were provided on the following:

Action Items

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at July 11th 9AM PST. The next meeting will be scheduled via the committee's usual communication channels.

Minutes submitted by: Marx

FYP Event 2024

8th Organizing Meeting

Date: July 11, 2024

Attendees:
Part I: Aliza Lopez (Program Chair), Joanna Fang (Logistics Chair), Marx Wang (General Chair), Reem (Advisor)
Part II: Aliza Lopez, Joanna Fang, Marx Wang, Reem (Advisor), Keegan Lee (Impact Chair)
Absent: Jose Caballero (General Chair - Part I only), Cameron Tan (Chief of Staff)

New Business/Action Items:

1. Motions and Voting:
   a. Motion to finalize event date of September 13th, 3-9PM
      Result: Passed (Keegan, Aliza, Joanna, Marx in favor; Cameron and Jose pending)
   b. Motion to keep FYP Annual Cohort at 10 youth members selected by committee with feedback from past cohort
      Result: Passed (Keegan, Aliza, Joanna in favor)
   c. Motion to establish minimum contribution requirement for General Partners
      Result: Passed (Keegan, Aliza, Joanna in favor; Marx opposed)
   d. Motion to keep YPA as General Partner
      Result: Failed (Keegan, Joanna, Aliza opposed; Marx in favor)

2. Program Development:
   a. Aliza to finalize 10 Cohort List
   b. Aliza and Jose to finalize 1st Panel speakers
   c. Decision: No keynote speakers at the end, replaced with Closing Remarks
   d. Keegan and Marx to provide 2nd Panel Cohort/Speaker list by Friday

3. Project Management:
   a. Aliza to outline Tasks & Management Needs
   b. Joanna and Reem to develop Management Plan
   c. Joanna to create Networking Section Plan

4. Partnerships:
   a. Marx to follow up with YPA
   b. Keegan to follow up with AAP and Lookup
   c. Keegan to develop one-page Impact & Marketing Plan
   d. Discuss engagement with Student Organizations and 2023 Cohort

5. Logistics:
   a. Joanna to negotiate Venue Contract

6. Future Planning:
   a. SXSW proposals due July 22, 2024
      - Aliza to work on Panel 1 Proposal
      - Marx to work on Panel 2 Proposal

Old Business:

1. Venue selection progress reported by Joanna
2. Panel speaker nominations discussed
   - 1st Panel nominations presented by Aliza
   - 2nd Panel nominations presented by Keegan and Marx
3. Networking section planning update from Joanna
4. Partnership outreach progress
5. Impact plan development update from Keegan and Cameron
6. SXSW proposal progress

Action Items:

1. Marx to finalize event agenda to send to Kelly
2. Complete panel speaker selections
3. Develop project management and networking plans
4. Follow up with potential partners
5. Joanna to negotiate venue contract
6. Progress SXSW proposals

The meeting was adjourned at 9AM PST. The next meeting will be scheduled via the committee's usual communication channels.

Minutes submitted by: Marx Wang

FYP Event 2024

9th Organizing Meeting

Date: July 16, 2024

Attendees:
Part I: Aliza Lopez (Program Chair), Joanna Fang (Logistics Chair), Marx Wang (General Chair)
Part II: Keegan Lee (Impact Chair), Marx Wang, Joanna Fang, Aliza Lopez
Absent: Reem (Advisor), Jose Caballero (General Chair), Cameron Tan (Chief of Staff)

New Business/Action Items:

1. Motions and Voting:
   a. Motion to accept Cyber Collective as General Partner
      Result: Passed unanimously (Aliza, Keegan, Marx, Joanna in favor)

2. Program Development:
   a. 10 Cohort List to be finalized by Aliza
   b. 1st Panel:
      - JED Foundation involvement to be confirmed by Aliza and Jose
      - Deadline for Jose: July 22, 2024
      - Marx to follow up with Jose by July 16, 2024
   c. 2nd Panel Cohort/Speaker:
      - Awaiting 3 names from Cameron
      - Decision to ask last year's cohort/speakers for opinions (community engagement)

3. Project Management:
   a. Joanna to develop Networking Section Plan

4. Partnerships and Impact:
   a. One-page Impact & Marketing Plan to be developed
   b. Marx to work on Mass Research Survey and Research-Based Impact Plan
      - Focus on Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach

5. Future Planning:
   a. SXSW proposals due July 22, 2024
      - Aliza to reach out to Audrey by July 16 or 17, 2024

Old Business:

1. Review of previous motions and voting results
2. Update on 10 Cohort List and Panel speaker selections
3. Progress on Project Management tasks
4. Partnership follow-ups (YPA, AAP, Lookup)
5. Student Organizations engagement (need at least 15)
6. 2023 Cohort engagement
7. Venue contract negotiation progress
8. Agenda finalization for Kelly

Action Items:

1. Finalize 10 Cohort List (Aliza)
2. Confirm JED Foundation involvement (Aliza and Jose)
3. Follow up on 2nd Panel speakers (Cameron)
4. Develop Networking Section Plan (Joanna)
5. Create One-page Impact & Marketing Plan
6. Progress on Mass Research Survey and PAR-based Impact Plan (Marx)
7. Finalize SXSW proposals
8. Engage with Student Organizations and 2023 Cohort
9. Complete venue contract negotiation (Joanna)
10. Finalize event agenda (Marx)

The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be scheduled via the committee's usual communication channels.

Minutes submitted by: [Not specified]

FYP Event 2024

10th Organizing Meeting

Attendees: [Not specified]

New Business/Action Items:

  1. Sponsorship Package Review
  2. Program Development:
    • a. Timeline for inviting audience to be developed
    • b. 10 Cohort development:
    • List of climate anxiety activists to be compiled by July 23, 2024 (Joanna)
    • Committee to confirm and review list by July 25, 2024 (Aliza)
    • Last year's cohort to review by July 26, 2024
    • Reach out to all cohort youth by July 30, 2024
    • c. 1st Panel:
    • Follow-up on JED Foundation involvement by July 29, 2024 if no response
    • Reach out to potential speakers by July 25, 2024
    • Develop backup list of CEO/leadership and possible referrals by July 25, 2024 d. 2nd Panel Speaker selection ongoing
  3. Project Management: a. Networking Section Plan development (Joanna) - delayed b. Research plan to be confirmed by July 30, 2024 (Cameron)
  4. Partnerships: a. Follow up on general partner invitations (WFMH, AAP, YPA, Cyber Collective, JED Foundation) b. Invite Impact Partners c. One-page Impact & Marketing Plan to be developed (Keegan)
  5. Logistics: a. Venue contract to be signed
  6. General: a. Committee members to suggest invitees b. Finalize abstract/summary for voting
  7. Future Planning: a. SXSW proposal submitted

Old Business: [Not discussed in provided notes]

Action Items:

  1. Compile climate anxiety activist list (Joanna)
  2. Review and confirm 10 Cohort list (Aliza, Committee)
  3. Draft invitation email/message (Marx)
  4. Follow up on JED Foundation involvement
  5. Develop backup speaker lists
  6. Confirm research plan (Cameron)
  7. Follow up with potential partners
  8. Develop Impact & Marketing Plan (Keegan)
  9. Sign venue contract
  10. Finalize event abstract/summary

The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be scheduled via the committee's usual communication channels.

Note: These minutes have been edited to remove personal information. All deadlines and action items should be considered tentative and subject to change.

FYP Event 2024

11th Organizing Meeting

Attendees: [Not specified]

New Business/Action Items:

  1. Partnerships: a. JED Foundation update b. AAP collaboration:
    • Speaker consideration
    • Programming details discussion
  2. Program Development: a. 1st Panel:
    • Two non-youth speakers confirmed
    • Two youth speakers confirmed b. 2nd Panel:
    • Two speakers confirmed c. UN Administration:
    • Review of convenor resources and new requirements
    • To-do list: Speaker & registration info update, session pre-report submission by August 15th
    • Explore cross-promotion opportunities with other UNGA events
  3. International Cohort:
    • Discussion of potential international youth representatives
  4. Marketing: a. Eventbrite page created b. Flyer design in progress
  5. UN Involvement: a. Report due August 15, 2024 b. Update requested from Cameron
  6. Impact Planning: a. Research update requested from Cameron b. Review of impact plan timeline
  7. Guest Invitations:
    • Committee members (except Marx and Aliza) to suggest invitees
  8. Active Minds 2024 Conference:
    • Discussion of potential involvement or attendance

Action Items:

  1. Follow up on partnership discussions with JED Foundation and AAP
  2. Finalize panel speakers and confirm logistics
  3. Review and complete UN administration requirements
  4. Progress on international cohort selection
  5. Finalize marketing materials
  6. Prepare UN report for August 15th deadline
  7. Advance impact research and planning
  8. Compile guest invitation list
  9. Decide on Active Minds 2024 Conference involvement

The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be scheduled via the committee's usual communication channels.

Note: These minutes have been edited to remove personal information and potential liability issues. All deadlines and action items should be considered tentative and subject to change.

FYP Event 2024

12th Organizing Meeting

Attendees: [Not specified]

New Business/Action Items:

1. Speaker/Cohort Status Update:
   a. FYP-related tasks: Wiki, Interviews
   b. Marketing: Promotions, Photos, Organizational outreach
   c. Speaker information collection
   d. Review of last year's proceedings
   e. Research status

2. Speaker Confirmations and Follow-ups:
   - Several potential speakers identified, with varying response statuses
   - Committee members assigned to follow up with specific individuals

3. Panel Revisions:
   a. Panel 1: Status update requested
   b. Panel 2: Potential speaker changes discussed

4. Research Development:
   a. Survey question revision
      - Workshop planned to assess relevance and cultural appropriateness
      - Cognitive interviews to be conducted
      - Participatory analysis of pilot results

5. Attendee List:
   - Internal memo for FYP 2025 to be prepared

6. Program Structure:
   - Suggestion to reframe event structure discussed

7. Action Items for Committee Members:
   - Specific tasks assigned to Aliza, Cameron, Reem, Jose/Keegan, Marx, and Joanna
   - Tasks include speaker invitations, audience outreach, research development, marketing, partnerships, and logistics

8. Upcoming Deadlines:
   - To be determined and communicated to the team

Action Items:

1. Finalize speaker list and send invitations
2. Develop international involvement plan
3. Design Instagram marketing materials
4. Draft partnership emails
5. Revise research survey and conduct pilot interviews
6. Update sponsorship package and initiate outreach
7. Arrange accommodations for speakers and attendees
8. Develop fundraising plan

The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be scheduled via the committee's usual communication channels.

Note: These minutes have been edited to remove personal information. All deadlines and action items should be considered tentative and subject to change.

FYP Event 2024

13th Organizing Meeting

Attendees: [Not specified]

New Business/Action Items:

1. Audience Engagement:
   a. Finalizing youth advocates and panel 2 speakers list
   b. Confirming hotel accommodations

2. Marketing:
   a. Developing core message focusing on:
      - Combating power dynamics in behavioral health
      - Demonstrating personal agency and passion as drivers of youth advocacy

3. Panel 2 Speaker & Cohort:
   a. Confirming speakers and arranging travel accommodations
   b. Scheduling initial meetings with potential international speakers
   c. Finalizing FYP 2025 memo

4. Impact Planning:
   a. Developing international speaker strategy
   b. Finalizing overall impact plan, including TikTok strategy

5. Invitations:
   a. Responding to various organization inquiries
   b. Drafting and sending speaker and general invitation emails

6. Speaker/Cohort Management:
   a. Updating FYP Wiki and conducting interviews
   b. Collecting marketing materials (photos, graphics, videos)
   c. Gathering speaker information

7. International Engagement:
   a. Creating informational brochure for international participants
   b. Developing overall plan for international individuals and organizations

8. Research:
   a. Pushing forward research initiatives
   b. Conducting study on hash mail
   c. Focusing on winter student marketing

9. Social Media Strategy:
   a. Developing campaigns for Instagram and LinkedIn

Old Business/Standup Report:
- Progress updates on speaker confirmations
- Marketing material finalization
- Attendee list development
- Capacity verification
- Survey and quote number discussion

Action Items:

1. Finalize youth advocates and panel 2 speakers list
2. Confirm hotel accommodations
3. Develop and implement marketing core message
4. Schedule meetings with potential international speakers
5. Finalize impact plan and TikTok strategy
6. Respond to organization inquiries and send invitation emails
7. Collect necessary materials from speakers/cohort
8. Create international participant brochure
9. Push forward research initiatives
10. Develop social media campaign

The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be scheduled via the committee's usual communication channels.

Note: These minutes have been edited to remove personal information. All deadlines and action items should be considered tentative and subject to change.

FYP Research

In an effort to gain perspective on other groups doing similar things and improve ourselves, we perform case studies on various organizations and Instagram accounts. If you'd like to see a case study on a particular organization/Instagram account let us know. If you'd like to participate in the process, we have templates available for each, and as long as you have an account, anyone can edit the pages for greater clarification. If you have comments on the process, reach out! We are always working on ourselves and our organization.

FYP Research

Changemaker Xchange

FYP Research

Lookup.live

Provide funds for youth change-makers who is providing solution to youth mental health crisis

youth change-makers

Provide funds and support, through these programs  

  1. Grants for Innovators,  

  2. Podcast to Amplify, 

    1. Spotify Podcast 

  3. Events, 

  4. Give Youth a Platform 

  1. Timely

    1. Timely is a skill-sharing platform that connects users with others locally based on mutual skills, hobbies, or activities and helps coordinate a time/place to do them together.

    2. https://lookup.live/timely 

  2. Write it Down

    1. Communicating the power of journaling to be an agent of self comprehension and healing.

    2. https://lookup.live/writeitdown 

  3. Ctrl + Z: The Climate Mental Health Podcast 

    1. Winners of the exposure labs storytelling grant 

    2. Youth are carrying the burden of the world’s future and being asked to fix it. Ctrl+Z: The Mental Health podcast takes a deep dive into the intersecting issues that youth are grappling with and centers stories about youth resilience in the face of the climate crisis.

    3. https://lookup.live/ctrlzpodcast 

  4. GoYogi

    1. We aim to increase access to proactive, mindfulness-based mental health education. Utilizing technology, GoYogi works to integrate custom stress management techniques, breathing exercises, and mindfulness practices directly into the school’s culture and curriculum.

    2. https://lookup.live/goyogi 

  5. Growing Digital with Jules Terpak

    1. Winners of the exposure labs storytelling grant 

    2. Growing Digital with Jules Terpak is a media platform that helps people understand how human-computer interaction is evolving. 

  6. Highlight Reel 

    1. Who's behind the highlight reel? Highlight Reel is an exhibit exploring how the perfected versions of ourselves that we post on social media are only a fraction of the picture.

    2. https://lookup.live/highlightreel 

  7. Impact Playground 

    1. Winners of the exposure labs storytelling grant 

    2. Impact Playground aims to develop personalized and comprehensive social-justice education that empowers and equips youth to pursue diverse pathways to social impact.

    3. https://lookup.live/impactplayground 

  8. Know The System 

    1. We are a collective of activists that utilize the power of storytelling to shift the narrative on mental health and advance real solutions through policy, culture, and communication.

    2. https://lookup.live/knowthesystem 

  9. Others 


https://www.instagram.com/lookup_live/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/lookup-live/

FYP Research

Force Of Nature

Organization Name: Force Of Nature

Organization Country: UK, with a student network spanning 50+ countries 

They “help their community channel climate anxiety into agency; develop the skills to make a difference; and inspire change at the systemic level.”

Their audience is youth, but they also work on “intergenerational exchange,” connecting youth with (old people) policymakers. “This means bringing together the energy of youth, with the knowledge of experience.”

3 pronged approach: 


Climate Cafes, youth can host cafes to discuss climate change related issues. They have a micro grant program for people who want to host but can’t afford to.

#ClimateConfessions: basically like halfthestory but the videos and posts are focused around climate change anxiety


Business-like, very structured within the organization. Everyone has specific roles and works underneath someone(s) else. Not sure if they’re a nonprofit, but they are always looking to work with nonprofits. They were founded in 2019 and seem to have come a long way since then.

Multiple Fortune 500 companies, including P&G, Pepsico, and Unilever, as well as government funding and donations.

They, like many other organizations that have been analyzed, have a “2022 impact report” detailing what they did in 2022 to further their mission. Website is weird and sometimes hard to navigate.

FYP Research

GenZ Talks

Organization Country: U.S. 

Giving the youth voice a seat at the table, through Live Events, Reverse Mentoring and Content Production.

Youth entrepreneur and corporation 

To collaborate with organisations to deliver the most fun, engaging and impactful events that bring together Gen Z talent and companies in a 50/50. split audience.

Connect 10,000 entrepreneurially minded Gen Zs to forward thinking companies, to increase innovation, skills and intrapreneurship in the workplace.

Help SME and corporate companies better engage and retain the younger generation and become a youth friendly employer.

Conference, talks, 

There is no information on the youth start ups 

Real founders not on website 

Company sponsorship 

We can learn from their website structure 

FYP Research

The Empathy Alliance

Organization Country: United States

Make education safer and more inclusive for LGBTQ+ youth

Educators, students, LGBTQ+ youth

The founder partners with various organizations (like the white house) to spread awareness, and the founder often does speeches/talk shows/interviews to further spread awareness, and ensure that nobody else has to go through what he did. Their three approaches are: spreading awareness, educating educators, and transforming communities.

Speaking at events geared towards educators and youth-serving professionals.

Seems like one leader (Sameer Jha) and a host of unnamed donors and supporters. The group partners with many other organizations to spread the message of LBGTQ+ acceptance and identity.

Likely CA based donations, and certainly federal grants.

Seems like the website hasn’t been updated since 2022. Much of this work seems awareness focused, and they mention that they have “reached over 1 million people” through their work. It’s hard to measure the success of this organization, but they’re doing something right if Biden invited Sameer to the White House to “advise on the needs of trans youth.”

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The Climate Initiative

Organization Country: United States

Provide education and tools for engagement towards the end of transitioning regular communities to climate resilient communities. Education and empowerment initiatives are community based.

“Young climate champions” – People who care about the planet and its people, and are young.

They educate and engage communities with their programs/resources

There are nine programs:

Staff made up mostly of youth, with a few adults (leaders, maybe)

Advisory Board made up of middle aged to old people

Board of directors that mostly dinosaurs with a smattering of younger people


Likely the dinosaurs on the board of directors, with some donations

They partner with a lot of corporations, have a “join the movement” link in the footer of every page, and have about 45 people within the organization, between the three different levels of the organizational structure.


Their main deliverable:  “TCI aims to educate, empower and activate 1 million youth to reach this goal by 2025.”



All of these questions were easily answered in about 10 minutes of going through their page. We need to be similar.

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The Steve Fund

Support the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color by promoting programs and strategies

Our Goals

Our goals are: A robust national dialogue; adoption of effective programs by colleges and universities; greater knowledge and utilization of campus mental health services; and the increased competency of families and mental health organizations serving our demographic.

Young people of color

The Fund holds an annual conference series, Young, Gifted & @Risk, and offers a Knowledge Center with curated expert information. With multicultural mental health experts it delivers on-campus and on-site programs and services for colleges and non-profits, and through tech partnerships it provides direct services to young people of color.

1. Building knowledge and thought leadership

2. Creating programs and strategic partnerships

3. Promoting awareness and dialogue

4. Producing immediate impact for students through tech innovations

FYP Research

Non-Violent Communication

From Youth Advocacy to Everyday Life

Core Philosophy

At FYP, we believe all people are fundamentally kind and that compassion is the bridge that helps us overcome any differences in interests, beliefs, identities, and groups. Non-violent communication is not just a technique but a fundamental pathway to transform how we relate to ourselves, to each other, and to our world.

The Path of Communication

Level 1: Self to Self

Level 2: Within Youth Movements

Level 3: In Advocacy Work

Level 4: In Everyday Life

Core Framework

1. Observation Without Judgment

The art of seeing clearly

In Youth Advocacy:

"I notice our last three events had lower youth turnout than expected."
Instead of: "Our events are failing because no one cares."

In Social Movements:

"The policy draft doesn't include specific youth mental health provisions."
Instead of: "They're ignoring youth voices again."

In Daily Life:

"You've missed our last two planned meetups without message."
Instead of: "You're such an unreliable friend."

2. Feelings Without Attribution

The practice of honest expression

In Youth Advocacy:

"I feel worried about our community engagement goals."
Instead of: "You're not doing enough outreach."

In Social Movements:

"I feel frustrated when youth voices are missing from these discussions."
Instead of: "Adults never listen to young people."

In Daily Life:

"I feel lonely when we don't connect regularly."
Instead of: "You never make time for me."

3. Needs Without Demands

The foundation of connection

In Youth Advocacy:

"I need clarity about our project timeline to coordinate effectively."
Instead of: "You need to be more organized."

In Social Movements:

"We need transparent processes to ensure youth participation."
Instead of: "Your system is broken and exclusionary."

In Daily Life:

"I need occasional quiet time to recharge."
Instead of: "You're too demanding of my time."

4. Requests Without Commands

The bridge to action

In Youth Advocacy:

"Would you be willing to co-create an outreach strategy with me?"
Instead of: "Start doing more outreach."

In Social Movements:

"Could we establish regular youth feedback sessions?"
Instead of: "You must include youth in your process."

In Daily Life:

"Would you be open to setting up a weekly check-in?"
Instead of: "Text me more often."

Practical Applications Across Contexts

In Youth Organizations

1. Internal Communication
   - Clear role expectations
   - Regular feedback loops
   - Supportive accountability

2. Community Building
   - Inclusive language
   - Cultural sensitivity
   - Space for all voices

3. Conflict Resolution
   - Focus on shared goals
   - Acknowledge all perspectives
   - Seek collaborative solutions

In Advocacy Work

1. Stakeholder Engagement
   - Respect for experience
   - Clear articulation of needs
   - Collaborative approach

2. Policy Discussions
   - Data-driven observations
   - Impact-focused language
   - Actionable proposals

3. Coalition Building
   - Shared values emphasis
   - Bridge-building language
   - Unity in diversity

In Personal Life

1. Family Relationships
   - Emotional honesty
   - Boundary respect
   - Growth mindset

2. Friendships
   - Active listening
   - Authentic expression
   - Mutual support

3. Professional Settings
   - Clear communication
   - Constructive feedback
   - Solution focus

Common Challenges and Responses

1. Power Dynamics

Challenge: Communicating with authority figures or institutions
Response: Focus on shared goals and mutual benefits while maintaining authenticity

2. Emotional Intensity

Challenge: Managing strong feelings during important discussions
Response: Practice pause and reflection, use feeling words precisely

3. Cultural Differences

Challenge: Navigating diverse communication styles
Response: Lead with curiosity and cultural humility

Remember

Implementation Steps

For Beginners

  1. Start with self-observation
  2. Practice one component at a time
  3. Begin in low-stakes situations
  4. Seek feedback from trusted friends

For Advocates

  1. Model in movement spaces
  2. Create supportive practice environments
  3. Integrate into organizational culture
  4. Build training capacity

For Daily Life

  1. Choose one relationship to practice
  2. Share your learning journey
  3. Celebrate small successes
  4. Build supportive habits

Transformation Process

Individual Practice
↓
Movement Integration
↓
Social Change
↓
Cultural Transformation

Core Commitments

  1. To Ourselves:

    • Regular self-reflection
    • Ongoing learning
    • Compassionate self-talk

  2. To Our Movements:

    • Authentic leadership
    • Inclusive practices
    • Sustainable activism

  3. To Our World:

    • Bridge-building
    • Peace-making
    • Community-strengthening

"Through compassionate communication, we don't just change conversations—we transform relationships, movements, and ultimately, our world."

FYP Research

United We Dream

Organization Country: United States

They are the largest immigrant youth-led network in the country, and they fight for the dignity and respect of all immigrants

Immigrant youth, people who are passionate about their cause, and policymakers.

They organize rallies, demonstrations, legal campaigns, and social media campaigns to stop people from getting deported and give them a future in the United States.

Undeniable! campaign, pushing for policymakers to write legislation that would:


Grassroots movement with millions of roots and a central leadership who holds the legal powerhouse

Regular people, donations

These guys are very effective and quite large. We should include immigration resources on the wiki.

FYP Research

We R Native

Organization Country: United States

We R Native is a resource page for native youth, by native youth. It’s literally us but specifically for native youth.

Native youth


They offer lots of online resources available to anyone, and do outreach via community projects, sending ambassadors to conferences, and inviting any native youth to contribute as much or as little as they like on the website. There are mental health resources, career resources, and more.


“Ask your relative,” and a few different programs/articles for LGBTQ native youth, a group which is doubly more likely to commit suicide than being part of either single group.



A central group that runs the website and provides “incentives” (money) to anybody who wants to be an ambassador for We R Native. Again, very similar to us.

“funds from the Indian Health Service and the Minority AIDS Initiative Fund, and by a GLS suicide prevention grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration.”

What else stands out?

Website is kinda chunky, but overall the organization is REMARKABLY similar to what we want to do.

FYP Research

Youth Climate Lab

Provide youth with skills, financial support, and policy knowledge in order to aid in the fight against climate change.


Young stem people looking to help with climate change and create a climate-resilient future

Radical collaboration, providing youth with the 3 things they believe are necessary to creating just, climate-resilient futures: policy knowledge, financial support, and necessary skills.

https://www.youthclimatelab.org/impact

Two programs: Cohorts and Collectives

Cohorts: Four to eight-month fellowship-style programs for participants to build the skills, knowledge and relationships they need to become lifelong climate leaders.

Collectives: Large-scale, multi-partner initiatives focused on creating the enabling conditions, such as finance, connections, and knowledge, to scale youth-led climate action.

One executive, 6 managers. A board of directors who likely has significant influence on their actions, as well as a group of “associates” that are likely companies/scientists that they partner with. There seem to be no people older than 40 anywhere in their organizational structure.

Hard to say, likely some crowdfunding and the majority is a mix of government grants and private donations

They have an excellent “Impact” page, which shows everything that they’ve done in a way that inflates their sense of success to the viewer. It’s very flattering and well done/persuasive. They also have a blog page that is similar to our wiki page but not as cool.


This is present at the bottom of every page.

Overall, YCl is a great example of what we should try to emulate. They have three core approaches to their mission of teaching policy knowledge, skills, and providing financial support/knowledge. They involve the community as much as they can, and essentially do the same as us, break down barriers to human flourishing, but their flourishing is a future where the planet doesn’t hate us.

FYP Research

The Cybersmile Foundation

Organization Name:

The Cybersmile Foundation

Organization Country:

U.S. and U.K. 

 https://www.cybersmile.org 

What do they do?

digital wellbeing and tackling all forms of bullying and abuse online

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Who’s their audience?

youth 

What are their approaches?

advocacy through influencers 

use testimonies to drive their donations 

What’s their current program/project?

companies can find them to make a one-off awareness campaign https://www.cybersmile.org/what-we-do/corporate 

STOP CYBERBULLYING DAY 2023

What’s their organizational structure?


ADVISORY PANEL
Our panel of world renowned experts ensure that we are always leading the way through innovation and expertise.

AMBASSADORS (famous people)
Our growing team of Cybersmile Ambassadors work together to promote our campaigns and initiatives to millions of people around the world.

PARTNERS
We work alongside some of the worlds leading brands to make the internet truly inclusive for users of all ages.

PATRONS
Our network of Patrons and Vice-Patrons play an integral part in the year-round activities of Cybersmile.

TESTIMONIALS
We love hearing from people that we have helped! See what people from all over the world are saying about the impact Cybersmile has had on their lives.

Who funds them? (can be hard to track down, make an educated guess)

Unknown

What else stands out?

Celebrity and influencer driven 

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Championing Youth Minds

Organization Name:

Championing Youth Minds

Organization Country:

U.K. 

https://www.championingyouthminds.com 

What do they do?

We aim to provide a platform through which young people can help other young people care for their mental wellbeing. 

Through free online resources accessible to all schools, parents and youth, workshops and social media, we help our youth understand mental health and effective strategies that work best for them. 

Who’s their audience?

PRIMARY, SECONDARY,  Higher education, All other ages, experiences and backgrounds

What are their approaches?

 education 

What’s their current program/project?

podcast, workshop 

What’s their organizational structure?

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Who funds them? (can be hard to track down, make an educated guess)

no idea 

What else stands out?

last Instagram post 23 weeks ago 

not 501 c 3 

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Youth Mental Health Project

Organization Name: Youth Mental Health Project

Organization Country: United States 

1. EVENTS AND SUPPORT https://ymhproject.org/screenings-and-events/ 

2. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS 

3. FILM

NO LETTING GO
A compelling film about one family’s journey to understand and seek help for their son’s emotional instability and erratic behavior.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3438208/

4. THE PARENT SUPPORT NETWORK

https://ymhproject.org/parent-support-network/ 

parents 

advocacy 

none

Program Director, Interim Executive Director, Administrative Manager, Founder --> Board of Directors

https://ymhproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/YMHP-AnnualReport-FINAL_3.21.22.pdf

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not active in 2023? last post in Instagram is 8 weeks ago https://www.instagram.com/ymhproject/?hl=en 

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AmeriCorps

Organization Country: United States

Americorps connects both youth and older folks with opportunities around the US where they can contribute to local community growth and development. They spawned out of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), created during the Great Depression by FDR, in order to provide jobs for the jobless and build necessary infrastructure at the same time. Their listed goal is to “make service to others an indispensable part of the American experience.”

Their audience is all Americans, but especially youth.

They have 6 focuses: Disaster services, education, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, and veterans and military families.

There are 10s of programs within each of their 6 approaches. Each program is locally focused, and Americorps connects them.

They are a government program that both directly connects with youth and with other, more local organizations. An example of this is Kupu, a program in Hawaii focused on environmental stewardship. Kupu has 6 month and one-year programs that are essentially paid internships, and Americorps provides the funding that pays the interns, and Kupu provides the direction. 

Government funding + private sector donations.

Americorps does much of what we aim to do, but for more than youth, and they largely only work with other organizations to provide them with people. The biggest difference is that Americorps is a government program, whereas we are not.


https://thewowfoundation.com/young-leaders-directory-2022

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Instagram Page of @bymariandrew

Organization/Individual: Mari Andrew, Author of "AM I THERE YET" and "MY INNER SKY"

IG Handle: @bymariandrew

Followers: ~925k

Engagement (% of followers liking average post): Unknown, like counts hidden

How often they post slides/photos:

1-2 per month

How often they post reels:

N/A, no reels posted

What kind of content?

Personal photos and writings, each with a form of personal meditation attached

What ratio of content?

Roughly 1:1 ratio of Personal : Writing posts

Other notable features:

She has a newsletter, and seems to have such a large following by virtue of her writing, rather than her social media presence.

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Instagram Page of @gemmacorrell

Organization/Individual: Gemma Correll, an artist who does comics on mental health (and pugs)

IG Handle: @gemmacorrell

Followers: 950k

Engagement (% of followers liking average post): 1-10%

How often they post slides/photos: Once per week

How often they post reels:

No reels posted since 2022.

What kind of content?

Almost all mental health comics, with very rare personal posts

What ratio of content?

No ratio needed, generally only one kind of content

Other notable features:

Lots of story highlights, as well as an Instagram guide. An Instagram guide for each region that we operate in would be a good addition to our page, with each guide containing local resources. One guide with resources that are available in most US locales would be a good place to start.

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Color of Change

What do they do?/What are their primary activities?

What are opportunities for young people to participate in the organization/in the field?
    - if there are specific opportunities who is the point of contact?

Who’s their audience?
What are their approaches?
What’s their current program/project/work?
What’s their organizational structure?
Who funds them? (can be hard to track down, make an educated guess)
What else stands out?


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Instagram Page of @brenebrown

Organization: “Unlocking Us” podcast and a few books, the page is the author’s personal page and showcases their various projects, as well as awareness for a few different social causes.

IG Handle: @brenebrown

Followers: 4.9 million

Engagement (% of followers liking average post): 1-5% (50k likes average per post)

How often they post slides/photos:

Once every few months, but no posts since February 2023 as of July 2023

How often they post reels:

Very rarely, no reels posted since April 2022

What kind of content?

Most of the content on this page promotes the author and their projects, with some story highlights. THe story highlights are announcements about upcoming projects, her daily life, her dog, and some touring that she did. 

What ratio of content?

No memes, all serious content with relatively low engagement. Every post is about one of her books or a new episode of her podcast dropping. 

Other notable features:

Despite the lack of recent stories and posts, this page is very populated and welcoming. Story highlights add a level of humanity to the account that her posts do not.

 

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Instagram Page of @cocktailsandcapitalism

Organization: Cocktails and Capitalism (Podcast)

IG Handle: @cocktailsandcapitalism

Followers: 39k

Engagement: (% of followers liking average post): 2-20%

How often they post slides/photos:

Daily

How often they post reels: 

Daily

What kind of content?

What ratio of content?

Other notable features:

AN array of story highlights promoting podcast episodes, the STOP COP CITY movement, Palestine, and a bunch of other movements, as well as one that is strictly for the page owner's "private" life. 

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Instagram page of @allira.potter

Organization: This page is for an individual. They're an author and model. 

IG Handle: @allira.potter

Followers: 49k

Engagement (% of followers liking average post): Unknown, like counts on posts have been removed.

How often they post slides/photos: 

2-3 times per week

How often they post reels:

3-4 times per month

What kind of content?

The content is mostly Allira's daily life, with a few plugs for sponsored products, as well as some mental health focused content, daily affirmations and such.

What ratio of content?

Ratio of personal : sponsored : mental health is roughly 3:1:3

Other notable features:

Not many highlights, but lots of daily stories are posted.

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Managing a Nonprofit Organization by Thomas Wolf

Chapter 1 : https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ICQGocT8pXgZVpL-wDjkgdBAs0qsLPyJn0xdegSXndI/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 3: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JE6cKCvhcXhhQWVez2xoL9jsHLjzHUc99FAi-PsL8I4/edit?usp=sharing

 

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Instagram Page of @dearmyanxiety

Organization/Individual: dearmyanxiety is a podcast run by Stefania Rossi, this page is largely focused on the podcast.

IG Handle: @dearmyanxiety

Followers: ~400k

Engagement (% of followers liking average post): 1-5%

How often they post slides/photos:

1-2 times per week

How often they post reels:

Roughly once per month

What kind of content?

Podcast plugs, personal posts, and mental health tips/strategies

What ratio of content?

The ratio of podcast : personal : MH strategies is around 1:1:6

Other notable features:

Many story highlights that started and ended at varying times, with a few that get new things added more regularly. There are a few scattered memes throughout the page, but most of the content is material that Stefania has created to help others with the mental health issues that they have had throughout their life.

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Instagram Page of @makedaisychains

Organization/Individual: Hannah Daisy, a queer illustrator and occupational therapist from the UK

IG Handle: @makedaisychains

Followers:  ~155k

Engagement (% of followers liking average post): 1-10%

How often they post slides/photos:

3-4 times per week

How often they post reels:

1-2 times per week

What kind of content?

Mental health, disability, and LBGTQ awareness. Lots of cute cartoons about different social issues, especially surrounding LBGTQ youth. Some twitter screenshots, photos from their life.

What ratio of content?

Almost all comics with a different thing about every 8 posts.

Other notable features:

Lots of story highlights and seemingly daily posts to their story.

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July 18 week Instagram Case Studies

Adele 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lLRJQd0zf0jejQybhGB54BYlwKD3U98seVO9cQEYQVY/edit?usp=sharing 

Connor 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14aKlclW2xFCzMf5QMh56atyqcqAU5XH3omCwJ0H4dmM/edit?usp=sharing 

Joanna 

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THIS IS AN UPRISING By Mark and Paul Engler

This Is an Uprising

By Mark and Paul Engler

Core Thesis

The book argues that nonviolent movements can be systematically studied, strategically planned, and effectively executed - they're not just spontaneous eruptions but can follow predictable patterns of success.

Key Frameworks to Focus On

1. Structure vs. Momentum-Driven Organizing

2. The Civil Rights Movement's Hybrid Model

3. Four Roles of Social Movements

  1. The Reformer: Works within system
  2. The Rebel: Creates direct confrontation
  3. The Citizen: Supports change through mainstream channels
  4. The Change Agent: Organizes alternatives

Essential Concepts (Focus on These)

1. Strategic Nonviolence

2. Momentum-Driven Organizing

3. The Pillars of Support

4. Cycles of Movement

  1. Movement Emergence
    • Grievance identification
    • Early organizing
    • Building networks
  2. Movement Growth
    • Trigger events
    • Rapid mobilization
    • Peak moments
  3. Movement Maintenance
    • Institutionalization
    • Long-term organizing
    • Policy change

Chapters to Prioritize

Must Read Thoroughly

  1. Chapter 1: Introduction to strategic nonviolence
  2. Chapter 4: Movement cycles and momentum
  3. Chapter 7: Hybrid approaches
  4. Chapter 9: Future of movements

Skim These

Key Case Studies (Read Quickly)

  1. Serbian Student Movement
    • Youth-led
    • Strategic planning
    • Creative tactics
  2. Civil Rights Movement
    • Strategic escalation
    • Media strategy
    • Leadership development
  3. Marriage Equality
    • Long-term strategy
    • Cultural change
    • Institution building

Strategic Applications for FYP

1. Movement Building

2. Organization Development

3. Tactical Planning

FYP Research

Ten Essential Skills for Youth Well-being and Self-Actualization

A Research-Based Framework

1. Self-Compassion

Core Components:

Research Base:

Key Studies:

"Self-compassion is strongly related to psychological well-being and provides resilience during challenging times" (Neff & McGehee, 2010)

2. Emotional Intelligence

Core Components:

Research Base:

Key Finding:

"EI explains 58% of success in all types of jobs" (Goleman, 1998)

3. Boundary Setting & Non-Violent Communication

Core Components:

Research Base:

Key Studies:

"Boundary setting skills significantly predict reduced anxiety and depression" (Swenson et al., 2019)

4. Growth Mindset & Resilience

Core Components:

Research Base:

Key Finding:

"Growth mindset interventions show significant positive effects on academic achievement and mental health" (Yeager et al., 2019)

5. Mindful Self-Awareness

Core Components:

Research Base:

Key Studies:

"Mindfulness practice significantly improves attention, emotional regulation, and stress response in youth" (Zenner et al., 2014)

6. Critical Thinking & Media Literacy

Core Components:

Research Base:

Key Finding:

"Critical thinking skills significantly predict better mental health outcomes in digital natives" (Chen & Lee, 2013)

7. Authentic Self-Expression

Core Components:

Research Base:

Key Studies:

"Authentic self-expression is strongly associated with psychological well-being and life satisfaction" (Wood et al., 2008)

8. Social Connection Skills

Core Components:

Research Base:

Key Finding:

"Quality social connections are the strongest predictor of long-term happiness and well-being" (Harvard Grant Study, 2018)

9. Purpose Development

Core Components:

Research Base:

Key Studies:

"Sense of purpose significantly predicts psychological well-being in youth" (Damon, 2008)

10. Digital Well-being

Core Components:

Research Base:

Key Finding:

"Digital well-being skills significantly predict better mental health outcomes in adolescents" (Twenge, 2020)

Integration Framework

These skills work synergistically:

  1. Foundation Layer
  1. Expression Layer
  1. Growth Layer
  1. Connection Layer

Key Research Insights

  1. Developmental Timing
  1. Cultural Considerations
  1. Implementation Principles

References

  1. Neff, K. D. (2003). Self-compassion: An alternative conceptualization of a healthy attitude toward oneself.
  2. Dweck, C. S. (2006). Mindset: The new psychology of success.
  3. Rosenberg, M. B. (2015). Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life
  4. Goleman, D. (2006). Emotional Intelligence
  5. Kabat-Zinn, J. (2013). Full Catastrophe Living
  6. Brown, B. (2010). The Gifts of Imperfection
  7. Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000). Self-determination theory
  8. Twenge, J. M. (2017). iGen
  9. Waldinger, R. J., & Schulz, M. S. (2010). What's love got to do with it?
  10. Yeager, D. S., et al. (2019). A national experiment reveals where a growth mindset improves achievement

Note: This framework synthesizes research but should be adapted based on cultural context and individual needs.

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FYP Core Values & Skills Framework

Mapping Research-Based Skills to FYP's Mission

1. AGENCY

"People first. The power to create change lies within us."

Core Skills:

  1. Agency & Self-Efficacy
  1. Boundary-Setting & Self-Advocacy
  1. Resilience & Adaptive Coping

2. AUTHENTICITY

"Being our true selves is revolutionary."

Core Skills:

  1. Self-Awareness & Emotional Intelligence
  1. Authentic Self-Expression
  1. Purpose & Meaning-Making

3. COMPASSION

"All people are fundamentally kind."

Core Skills:

  1. Self-Compassion & Inner Kindness
  1. Relationship Building & Social Connection

4. OPENNESS

"Knowledge is free. Transparency builds trust."

Core Skills:

  1. Critical Thinking & Media Literacy
  1. Cultural Navigation & Code-Switching
  1. Digital Well-being

5. FUN/JOY

"Joy is resistance. Humor connects us."

Core Skills:

  1. Creative Expression
  1. Community Joy-Building
  1. Sustainable Happiness

Implementation Framework

Development Stages

  1. Foundation (Basic Skills)
  1. Growth (Intermediate Skills)
  1. Leadership (Advanced Skills)

Progression by FYP Involvement Level

General Members:

Active Contributors:

Core Team/Associates:

Measurement & Support

Individual Level:

Community Level:

Movement Level:

FYP Research

Set Boundaries, Find Peace

From Youth Advocacy to Personal Peace

Core Philosophy

At FYP, we believe that strong boundaries are not walls but powerful filters that allow us to be fiercely ourselves while engaging meaningfully with others. Boundary setting is both a form of self-love and a radical act of advocacy—protecting our energy allows us to show up authentically for ourselves and our causes.

Understanding Boundaries

What Boundaries Are

What Boundaries Are Not

Types of Boundaries

1. Physical Boundaries

Protecting our space and body

In Youth Advocacy:

"I need a day between events to recharge."
"I prefer video off during late evening meetings."

In Movements:

"Our protests will respect everyone's physical space."
"We'll include regular breaks in long sessions."

In Daily Life:

"I need alone time after school/work."
"Please text before dropping by."

2. Emotional Boundaries

Protecting our emotional energy

In Youth Advocacy:

"I can support the project but can't take on others' emotional labor."
"I need to step back from intense discussions sometimes."

In Movements:

"We'll create space for feelings without becoming overwhelmed."
"Each person owns their emotional journey."

In Daily Life:

"I care about you but can't be your only support."
"I need time to process before discussing intense topics."

3. Mental Boundaries

Protecting our mental space

In Youth Advocacy:

"I'll be offline after 8 PM to maintain work-life balance."
"I can focus on two projects max at a time."

In Movements:

"Let's set realistic expectations for volunteer time."
"We need clear project scopes to prevent overwhelm."

In Daily Life:

"I'll respond to non-urgent messages within 24 hours."
"Weekends are for recharging."

4. Digital Boundaries

Protecting our online space

In Youth Advocacy:

"I keep advocacy work to specific platforms."
"My personal social media is separate from movement work."

In Movements:

"We respect members' digital privacy."
"Campaign communication happens in designated channels."

In Daily Life:

"I take regular social media breaks."
"I don't check emails after hours."

Setting and Maintaining Boundaries

The FIERCE Framework

F - Feel

I - Identify

E - Express

R - Respect

C - Care

E - Evolve

Practical Implementation

In Youth Advocacy

1. Time Boundaries
   - Clear working hours
   - Response time expectations
   - Meeting length limits

2. Role Boundaries
   - Clear responsibilities
   - Capacity limits
   - Support structures

3. Communication Boundaries
   - Preferred channels
   - Response protocols
   - Urgency definitions

In Movement Spaces

1. Organizational Boundaries
   - Decision-making processes
   - Resource allocation
   - Member expectations

2. Coalition Boundaries
   - Partnership terms
   - Shared values
   - Collaboration limits

3. Impact Boundaries
   - Realistic goals
   - Sustainable practices
   - Growth pacing

In Personal Life

1. Relationship Boundaries
   - Quality time definition
   - Energy management
   - Support capacity

2. Work-Life Boundaries
   - Offline hours
   - Space needs
   - Recovery time

3. Growth Boundaries
   - Learning pace
   - Challenge levels
   - Change capacity

Common Challenges

1. Guilt Management

Challenge: Feeling guilty about setting boundaries
Response: "Boundaries allow me to show up fully and serve sustainably."

2. Resistance

Challenge: Others pushing back against boundaries
Response: "My boundaries are not negotiable, but I'm happy to discuss how we can work together within them."

3. Consistency

Challenge: Maintaining boundaries over time
Response: Start small, build gradually, celebrate progress

Boundary Setting Language

Clear Communication Examples

"I will..."
"I need..."
"I can..."
"I don't..."
"This works for me..."
"This doesn't work for me..."

Response Scripts

When pressured:
"I understand you need this, AND I need to maintain my boundary."

When guilt-tripped:
"I care about our work/relationship AND I must honor my needs."

When boundaries are crossed:
"This crosses a boundary for me. Here's what I need..."

Growth Process

Stage 1: Awareness

Stage 2: Development

Stage 3: Maintenance

Remember

"Through fierce boundaries, we don't just protect ourselves—we create space for authentic connection, sustainable activism, and collective flourishing."

FYP Research

The Body Is Not an Apology

Radical Self-Love Guide

Core Philosophy

At FYP, we believe radical self-love is not just personal—it's political. When we resist the urge to apologize for our existence and embrace our whole selves fiercely, we create ripples of transformation that extend from personal healing to systemic change.

Understanding Radical Self-Love

What It Is

What It Isn't

The Four Pillars of Radical Self-Love

1. Taking Up Space

Existing unapologetically

In Youth Advocacy:

"My voice matters, even when it shakes."
"My lived experience is valid evidence for change."

In Movements:

"We create space for all bodies and beings."
"Our differences strengthen our collective voice."

In Daily Life:

"I deserve to be here, exactly as I am."
"My needs are worthy of attention and care."

2. Interrupting Body Terrorism

Challenging systemic oppression

In Youth Advocacy:

"We challenge narrow definitions of 'professional' appearance."
"Our advocacy includes all bodies and abilities."

In Movements:

"We actively counter internalized shame."
"Our spaces celebrate human diversity."

In Daily Life:

"I question beauty standards that diminish me."
"I challenge negative self-talk with fierce compassion."

3. Building Radical Self-Love Tools

Practicing everyday liberation

In Youth Advocacy:

"We start meetings with embodiment practices."
"Our work honors everyone's physical and emotional needs."

In Movements:

"We integrate rest as resistance."
"Our activism includes joy and celebration."

In Daily Life:

"I practice daily acts of self-acceptance."
"I create rituals that honor my body and being."

4. Living in Community

Transforming together

In Youth Advocacy:

"We build networks of mutual support."
"Our strength comes from collective care."

In Movements:

"We practice inclusive leadership."
"Our work embodies collective liberation."

In Daily Life:

"I seek spaces that celebrate authenticity."
"I contribute to communities of radical acceptance."

Practical Applications

In Youth Mental Health Advocacy

1. Language Practices
   - Body-positive communication
   - Inclusive terminology
   - Empowering narratives

2. Space Creation
   - Accessible environments
   - Rest integration
   - Joy celebration

3. Program Design
   - Universal design principles
   - Diverse representation
   - Embodied learning

In Movement Building

1. Leadership Approach
   - Authentic expression
   - Diverse body wisdom
   - Collective care

2. Meeting Culture
   - Body-aware scheduling
   - Movement integration
   - Comfort prioritization

3. Resource Allocation
   - Accessibility funding
   - Well-being support
   - Rest infrastructure

In Personal Practice

1. Daily Rituals
   - Body gratitude
   - Self-acceptance practices
   - Joy cultivation

2. Environment Design
   - Comfort creation
   - Beauty redefinition
   - Space claiming

3. Relationship Building
   - Boundary setting
   - Need expression
   - Community connection

Common Challenges and Responses

1. Systemic Pressure

Challenge: Facing institutional body shame
Response: "My body is a site of resistance and revolution."

2. Internal Criticism

Challenge: Battling internalized judgment
Response: "I choose radical self-love as an act of political warfare."

3. Movement Burnout

Challenge: Neglecting self-care in advocacy
Response: "My well-being is essential to sustainable liberation."

Daily Practices

Morning

1. Body Gratitude
   - Thank your body
   - Notice strength
   - Celebrate function

2. Intention Setting
   - Choose self-love
   - Plan rest
   - Honor needs

Throughout Day

1. Body Check-ins
   - Notice feelings
   - Honor needs
   - Take breaks

2. Shame Interruption
   - Question judgment
   - Choose acceptance
   - Practice compassion

Evening

1. Reflection
   - Celebrate wins
   - Honor challenges
   - Note growth

2. Rest Practice
   - Give permission
   - Take space
   - Restore energy

Remember

Creating Ripples of Change

Individual Level

Community Level

Systemic Level

"Through radical self-love, we don't just heal ourselves—we create waves of transformation that ripple out to heal our world."

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FYP Slay Index Interview Protocol

FYP Slay Index Interview Protocol

FYP Slay Index

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting and Rapport Building

• Welcome the participant; thank them for volunteering.

• Briefly introduce yourself and your research team/organization.

2. Study Overview

• Purpose: “We are exploring how youth advocates become involved in mental health activism, what motivates them, and what supports or resources they need to be more effective.”

• Emphasize that their experiences and perspectives will help design better solutions for future youth advocates.

3. Ethical Assurances

• Reiterate informed consent:

• Participation is voluntary; they can withdraw at any time.

• Their responses will remain confidential/anonymous as agreed.

• Confirm permission to record (audio or video) for transcription and note-taking.

2. Personal Background & Lived Experiences (10–15 minutes)

Objective: Build a contextual understanding of the participant’s personal history (4 Ls: Lived, Loved, Labored, Learnt), setting the stage for their advocacy journey.

1. Could you tell me a bit about your background and how you first became interested in mental health advocacy?

• Possible Follow-ups:

• “Were there any personal experiences (Lived) that sparked your interest?”

• “What supportive relationships (Loved) influenced you early on?”

2. What aspects of your daily life or work (Labored) overlap with your advocacy?

• Possible Follow-up:

• “How did learning experiences (Learnt)—like formal education, training, or even online resources—shape your approach to advocacy?”

3. Could you describe any specific turning points or ‘aha’ moments that made you decide to take action in mental health?

• Possible Follow-up:

• “Was there a particular event or challenge that motivated you to shift from awareness to active advocacy?”

4. What does flourishing meant to you?

3. Advocacy Journey & Motivational Drivers (10–15 minutes)


Objective: Map out how Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation (COM-B) have influenced their activist behaviors, and uncover the evolution of their advocacy work.

1. How did you start your advocacy work?

• Possible Follow-ups:

• Capability: “Which skills or knowledge did you feel you had (or needed) at the start?”

• Opportunity: “What kinds of opportunities or enabling factors helped you get started?”

• Motivation: “What internal or external motivators kept you going in the early stages?”

2. What challenges or barriers have you faced in your advocacy journey?

• Possible Follow-ups:

• “How did these challenges affect your motivation or ability to continue?”

• “Were there times you felt you lacked the capability or opportunity to push forward?”

3. Has your motivation changed over time?

• Possible Follow-ups:

• “Were there new personal experiences or external events that boosted or diminished your commitment?”

• “Did you develop new skills or gain different kinds of support that shifted the way you advocate?”

4. Needfinding & Resource Gaps (10–15 minutes)


Objective: Identify the specific resources, support systems, or interventions that could better enable youth to engage in mental health advocacy—core “user needs.”

1. Thinking back on your journey, what resources or supports do you wish you’d had early on?

• Possible Follow-ups:

• “Were you looking for mentorship, peer networks, funding, training?”

• “What would have made the biggest difference in overcoming barriers?”

2. What are the biggest unmet needs or gaps you still encounter as a youth mental health advocate?

• Possible Follow-ups:

• “Are these gaps related to funding, policy support, organizational backing, emotional well-being, or something else?”

• “Where do you currently turn for help, and what do you struggle to find?”

3. If you could design or improve a program or platform to support youth advocates, what would it look like?

• Possible Follow-ups:

• “What key features or tools would it need to include?” (e.g., mental health resources, leadership training, policy education)

• “How could it address issues like burnout, stigma, or lack of institutional support?”

4. In your opinion, what do emerging youth advocates need most to become effective social change agents in mental health?

• Possible Follow-ups:

• “Could you list the top 2–3 supports (e.g., skill-building, networking, mentorship, technology, funding) that are essential?”

5. Cross-Cultural / Intersectional Considerations (Optional, 5 minutes)


Objective: Understand how cultural, socioeconomic, and identity factors influence participants’ advocacy experiences and needs.

1. How do you think your cultural or community context has shaped your advocacy work?

• Possible Follow-up:

• “Have you encountered cultural norms or beliefs about mental health that made it harder or easier to advocate?”

2. In what ways do your various identities (race, gender, socioeconomic status, etc.) interact with your activism?

• Possible Follow-up:

• “Are there unique barriers or enablers tied to these intersectional identities?”

6. Reflection & Future Directions (5–10 minutes)

1. What do you hope the future of youth mental health advocacy looks like in your community or globally?

• Possible Follow-up:

• “How do you see your role evolving as part of that future?”

2. What advice or insights would you share with someone new to mental health advocacy?

• Possible Follow-up:

• “Is there a single piece of advice you wish you had when you started?”

3. Is there anything we haven’t discussed that you feel is important for us to understand about your advocacy journey or the needs of youth advocates?

4. Any questions you would like to ask other advocates?

7. Closing (2–5 minutes)

1. Express Gratitude

• Thank the participant for their honesty and time.

2. Next Steps

• Briefly explain how their input will be used (e.g., to inform solution design, develop an advocacy toolkit, shape subsequent research).

3. Invitation for Follow-Up

• Ask if they would like to stay informed about the project outcomes, publications, or pilot programs.

• Offer contact information for any follow-up questions or clarifications.

FYP Research

FYP Slay Index: Literature Review

1. Introduction

Youth mental health has become a focal point for global health agendas and social justice movements, spurred by rising rates of mental health challenges among adolescents and young adults (Patel et al., 2018). Simultaneously, a growing contingent of youth advocates and activists are positioning themselves as change agents, mobilizing peers to reshape policies and societal perceptions of mental health (Gonçalves, 2017). Despite the surge in youth-led initiatives, however, academic research often overlooks the day-to-day realities and nuanced pathways of these young leaders, focusing instead on clinical, institutional, or policy-level perspectives (Horgan & Martin, 2021).

Participatory Action Research (PAR) has increasingly been recognized as a transformative approach for engaging youth activists and communities in co-creating knowledge and solutions. Yet, the empirical base documenting how PAR can be methodically applied to understand—and bolster—youth-led mental health advocacy remains limited (Checkoway & Gutierrez, 2006; Minkler & Wallerstein, 2008). Your proposed two-pronged project—(1) capturing the journeys of youth mental health leaders and (2) conducting a broader PAR effort to shape solutions for 2030—therefore aligns well with critical gaps in the literature.

2. Youth Activism and Leadership: A Brief Overview

2.1 Defining Youth Activism

Youth activism broadly refers to the mobilization of young people in advocating for social, political, or environmental change (Kliewer & Priest, 2019). Within health contexts, youth activism often involves pushing for greater service accessibility, destigmatization, and policy reforms (Christens & Dolan, 2011). Researchers generally agree that youth activism is under-documented, particularly outside of high-income or Western contexts (Tuck & Guishard, 2013).

Gap: There is a recognized need for empirical studies that capture the multifaceted motivations, lived experiences, and personal stories behind youth leadership in health movements—including mental health.

2.2 Leadership Development and Empowerment

Youth advocates rarely operate in isolation; they often develop leadership skills through collective networks, mentorship, and hands-on advocacy experiences (Edwards et al., 2021). The COM-B model (Capability, Opportunity, Motivation–Behavior) has been adopted in health psychology to understand behavior change, including advocacy behaviors (Michie et al., 2011). Another framework often noted in youth engagement literature is Hart’s Ladder of Participation (1992), which illustrates various degrees of youth involvement in decision-making, from tokenism to genuine youth empowerment.

Gap: Although these frameworks provide conceptual clarity, limited research specifically maps how youth mental health leaders develop and sustain their advocacy work within these models, particularly in cross-national contexts or from a diverse cultural standpoint.

3. Youth Mental Health Advocacy: Lived Experience and Social Context

3.1 Importance of Lived Experience in Mental Health Advocacy

The principle “nothing about us without us” underpins much of the modern mental health advocacy landscape, emphasizing the centrality of lived experience in driving relevant and sustainable change (Rose & Kalathil, 2019). Recent studies document how personal encounters with mental health challenges can shape advocates’ policy perspectives, community-building approaches, and empathy toward those they serve (Gonçalves, 2017).

• “4 Ls” (Lived, Loved, Labored, Learnt): This framework underscores how personal experiences, emotional attachments, work or labor contributions, and learning journeys collectively inform an individual’s approach to advocacy (Adapted from Hoppe, 2019).

• Intersectional Dimensions: Youth advocates from marginalized backgrounds may face compounded challenges due to overlapping social identities (e.g., race, gender, sexuality), further complicating their advocacy work (Crenshaw, 1989).

Gap: Research tends to focus on either the clinical aspects of youth mental health or the policy outcomes of advocacy. There is less attention to the personal narratives and developmental trajectories of youth leaders themselves—especially how their own mental health journeys shape and sustain long-term activist engagement.

4. Barriers, Facilitators, and the Role of Networks

4.1 Common Barriers

1. Stigma and Adultism: Youth advocates frequently encounter dismissive attitudes from adults or gatekeepers (adultism), leading to a lack of credibility or exclusion from policy platforms (Wong, Zimmerman, & Parker, 2010).

2. Resource Scarcity: Limited funding, training, and institutional support hamper sustained advocacy efforts (Winter et al., 2023).

3. Burnout and Emotional Labor: Bearing the weight of personal mental health challenges while advocating for systemic change can lead to high burnout rates, especially when support systems or self-care practices are lacking (Gill & Orgad, 2018).

4.2 Key Facilitators

1. Peer Support and Mentorship: Access to experienced mentors and peer networks can validate young advocates’ perspectives and enhance their capacity (Gotfredsen & Landstedt, 2021).

2. Organizational Partnerships: Collaboration with NGOs, governmental agencies, and educational institutions provides both resources and legitimacy (Ross & Connors, 2018).

3. Digital Platforms: Social media and online forums enable rapid mobilization, knowledge sharing, and mutual support among youth advocates across geographical boundaries (Miller, 2020).

Gap: While many barriers and facilitators have been documented qualitatively, there are fewer in-depth investigations into how these factors intersect to shape youths’ long-term commitment, leadership style, and tactical approaches—particularly in mental health advocacy.

5. Participatory Action Research (PAR) with Youth Advocates

5.1 Foundations of PAR in Youth Research

Participatory Action Research is rooted in the principle that those most affected by an issue should be actively involved in generating knowledge and strategies for change (Minkler & Wallerstein, 2008). With youth, PAR takes on a transformative potential by reframing them as co-researchers rather than subjects of study (Checkoway, 2011). This inclusive, iterative methodology can foster empowerment, ensure cultural and contextual relevance, and lead to more impactful, community-owned outcomes.

5.2 PAR Applications in Mental Health Settings

• Co-Design of Interventions: PAR approaches have been used to co-design youth mental health services, ensuring that interventions are both acceptable and accessible to the target audience (Anyon et al., 2018).

• Policy Influence: By capturing authentic youth voices, PAR projects can generate policy recommendations grounded in real-world experiences (Jacquez et al., 2013).

• Capacity Building: Engaging young people in research processes can build transferrable skills (data collection, analysis, advocacy), contributing to sustained civic engagement (Christens & Speer, 2006).

Gap: Although PAR is well-documented in community health research, fewer studies systematically integrate PAR into global or multi-regional youth mental health advocacy settings. Additionally, many PAR studies focus on short-term outcomes (e.g., single campaign or pilot project) rather than extended processes—like leadership journeys, changing motivations, or shifting advocacy coalitions over time.

6. Synthesizing Gaps and Proposed Research Contributions

Drawing on the above themes, several clear gaps emerge that your two-part research design could address:

1. Longitudinal and Narrative Focus

• Gap: A dearth of in-depth narrative or longitudinal studies that examine the personal evolution of youth mental health activists.

• Contribution: Your Study 1: Documenting the Journeys of Youth Mental Health Leaders can fill this void, capturing the lived realities, turning points, and emotional labor inherent in sustained activism.

2. Global and Cross-Cultural Perspectives

• Gap: Existing literature on youth mental health advocacy often centers on high-income Western countries, limiting generalizability.

• Contribution: By recruiting youth advocates from diverse regions, you can illuminate cross-cultural similarities and differences in advocacy experiences—an area still underrepresented in peer-reviewed journals.

3. Rigorous PAR Methodologies Tied to Actionable Outcomes

• Gap: PAR in youth mental health advocacy is not consistently linked with structured, actionable plans for policy or programmatic change, and published scholarship often lacks robust theoretical grounding to guide iterative cycles of reflection and action.

• Contribution: Your Study 2: PAR on Youth-Driven Advocacy Solutions for 2030 can demonstrate how PAR can be methodically employed to move beyond exploratory insight into actionable, collective strategies. This study would exemplify how iterative workshops, focus groups, and co-analysis can yield community-driven solutions, bridging the academic-practice divide.

4. Measuring Impact and Sustainability

• Gap: Most research focuses on process evaluation (e.g., participation rates, satisfaction) rather than outcomes or sustainability of youth-led initiatives.

• Contribution: Incorporating outcome metrics—or at least structured follow-up interviews/surveys—could highlight how youth-led advocacy efforts evolve post-research, providing a clearer roadmap for replication and scale.

5. Integration of Personal and Structural Factors

• Gap: There’s limited research explicitly mapping how personal experiences (the “4 Ls”) interface with structural constraints (policy, funding, stigma). The COM-B model offers a starting point, but few studies apply it systematically to youth mental health advocacy contexts.

• Contribution: By combining inductive (narrative analysis) and deductive (COM-B) approaches, your research would illustrate how individual motivation and systemic opportunities interplay to shape activists’ trajectories.

6. Youth-Led Policy Interventions

• Gap: Though policy advocacy is a cornerstone of many mental health movements, there is scant empirical evidence about the specific capacities, networks, and resources that young people need to effectively influence policy.

• Contribution: The PAR approach in your project can help identify policy windows, stakeholder power dynamics, and youth-friendly engagement pathways, culminating in practical guidelines for youth-led policy efforts.

7. Conclusion

The burgeoning field of youth mental health advocacy calls for more holistic, action-oriented, and deeply contextual research. While existing scholarship highlights the significance of youth leadership, the role of personal experiences, and the utility of participatory methodologies, numerous gaps persist—particularly around the long-term, lived experiences of youth advocates and the systematic application of PAR for scaling real-world impact.

By weaving together (1) a focused, narrative-driven study on individual advocacy journeys and (2) a broader, iterative PAR engagement to co-create solutions for 2030, your research will occupy a vital niche in the literature. Not only does this approach hold promise for robust academic outputs suitable for journal publication, but it also offers a model of participatory scholarship that can directly inform and improve on-the-ground youth mental health advocacy. Ultimately, such a design responds to calls for more inclusive, ethically grounded, and actionable research—a hallmark of effective participatory action initiatives.

Select References

• Anyon, Y., Bender, K., Kennedy, H., & Dechants, J. (2018). A systematic review of youth participatory action research (YPAR) in the United States: Methodologies, youth outcomes, and future directions. Health Education & Behavior, 45(6), 865–878.

• Checkoway, B. (2011). What is youth participation? Children and Youth Services Review, 33(2), 340–345.

• Checkoway, B., & Gutierrez, L. (2006). Youth participation and community change: An introduction. Journal of Community Practice, 14(1-2), 1–9.

• Christens, B. D., & Dolan, T. (2011). Interweaving youth development, community development, and social change through youth organizing. Youth & Society, 43(2), 528–548.

• Christens, B. D., & Speer, P. W. (2006). Tyranny/Transformation: Power and paradox in participatory development. Forum Qualitative Social Research, 7(2), Art. 22.

• Crenshaw, K. (1989). Demarginalizing the intersection of race and sex: A black feminist critique of antidiscrimination doctrine. University of Chicago Legal Forum, 1989(1), 139–167.

• Edwards, G., Stein, S., & Kong, P. (2021). Fostering youth leadership to address global challenges: A systematic review of effective practices. Education, Citizenship and Social Justice, 16(1), 88–104.

• Gill, R., & Orgad, S. (2018). The shifting terrain of sex and power: From the #MeToo moment to #TimesUp. Feminist Media Studies, 18(3), 489–491.

• Gonçalves, M. (2017). Adaptive leadership in the promotion of youth mental health. International Journal of Clinical Neurosciences and Mental Health, 4(1), 1–6.

• Gotfredsen, A. C., & Landstedt, E. (2021). ‘I teach them that anything is possible’—Exploring how adult leaders perceive and handle social factors of youth mental health in the context of young people’s civic engagement. Community Development Journal, 56(3), 506–523.

• Hart, R. (1992). Children’s participation: From tokenism to citizenship. Florence: UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre.

• Horgan, S. A., & Martin, D. J. (2021). Supporting Youth as Partners in Mental Health Initiatives: A Scoping Review. Adolescent Research Review, 6, 457–472.

• Jacquez, F., Vaughn, L. M., & Wagner, E. (2013). Youth as partners, participants or passive recipients: A review of children and adolescents in community-based participatory research (CBPR). American Journal of Community Psychology, 51(1-2), 176–189.

• Michie, S., van Stralen, M. M., & West, R. (2011). The behaviour change wheel: A new method for characterising and designing behaviour change interventions. Implementation Science, 6(1), 42.

• Minkler, M., & Wallerstein, N. (Eds.). (2008). Community-based participatory research for health: From process to outcomes (2nd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

• Miller, J. (2020). Social media activism, youth, and mental health: A digital ethnography of possibilities and pitfalls. New Media & Society, 22(7), 1198–1214.

• Patel, V., Saxena, S., Lund, C., et al. (2018). The Lancet Commission on global mental health and sustainable development. The Lancet, 392(10157), 1553–1598.

• Rose, D., & Kalathil, J. (2019). Power, privilege and knowledge: The untenable promise of co-production in mental health. Frontiers in Sociology, 4, 57.

• Ross, L., & Connors, L. C. (2018). Improving youth access to mental health support through a youth–adult partnership. Journal of Youth Development, 13(3), 23–40.

• Tuck, E., & Guishard, M. (2013). Uncollapsing ethics: Racialized science and ethnographic inquiry. In E. Tuck & W. Yang (Eds.), Youth resistance research and theories of change (pp. 3–23). New York: Routledge.

• Winter, R., Burford, G., & Thompson, J. (2023). Youth organizing: Trends, challenges, and opportunities for equitable resource allocation. Youth & Society, Advance online publication.

• Wong, N. T., Zimmerman, M. A., & Parker, E. A. (2010). A typology of youth participation and empowerment for child and adolescent health promotion. American Journal of Community Psychology, 46(1-2), 100–114.

FYP Research

FYP Slay Index

OG: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EwhrtIWKesEEAFbX67-7KXGE944tzLMB3TTZ3nRyTsc/edit?tab=t.0

Overarching Aim

To understand how personal experiences and motivational drivers shape the journeys of youth mental health advocates and to identify the key supports and resources these advocates need to sustain and scale their impact—thus informing the design of targeted solutions for future youth change agents.

1. Research Questions

1. Personal Experience and Advocacy Trajectory

How do the personal histories of youth advocates (encompassing the “4 Ls” of Lived, Loved, Labored, Learnt) influence their decision to become mental health activists?

2. Motivational Mechanisms (COM-B)

In what ways do elements of Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation foster or hinder the advocacy behaviors (B) of youth activists over time, and how do these factors interact in different cultural contexts?

3. Identifying Advocates’ Needs

What specific supports, resources, or capacities do youth advocates identify as crucial to initiating and sustaining their activism?

- Examples: Mentorship, funding, training, community support, mental health resources, policy literacy, etc.

4. Designing Solutions for Future Advocates

Based on youth advocates’ journeys and identified needs, which types of interventions or system-level changes would most effectively enable more youth to engage in mental health activism and leadership roles?

5. Cross-Cultural and Intersectional Dimensions

How do intersectional identities (e.g., race, gender, socio-economic status) and cultural norms shape both the barriers and enablers of effective youth advocacy, and how might solutions be adapted to address these contextual nuances?

2. Literature Review and Rationale

FYP Slay Index: Literature Review

3. Proposed Methods

3.1 Study Design and Participants

• Sampling:

• Purposefully recruit 20–30 youth mental health advocates, ensuring representation from multiple regions (e.g., Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America).

• Strive for diversity in age, gender, socio-economic status, and advocacy focus (e.g., policy, community outreach, digital campaigns).

• Ethical Considerations:

• Protocols for emotional support if sensitive topics arise.


3.2 Data Collection

1. Narrative Interviews (3 Phases)

FYP Slay Index Interview Protocol

• Phase 1 (Baseline): Explore personal backgrounds, catalysts for advocacy, experiences with mental health, and initial resource needs.

• Phase 2 (Midpoint, ~6–8 months): Revisit changes in motivation, new barriers or enablers, emerging or unmet needs.

• Phase 3 (End, ~12–15 months): Capture reflective insights, shifts in personal or professional identity, and updated viewpoints on required supports.

2. Needfinding Dialogue and Cards

• Method: Introduce a “needs card-sorting” exercise (virtual or in-person), where participants rank or group the types of support they find most critical (e.g., mentorship, funding, policy knowledge, mental health coping tools).

• Purpose: Generate specific, structured data on the hierarchy of needs and possible solutions for each advocate.

3. Observational Data

• If feasible, gather field notes or observation data during relevant advocacy events, online community interactions, or workshop sessions.

• Rationale: Complement narratives with real-time evidence of how youth navigate their environment (e.g., do they have easy access to mentors or not?).


3.3 Data Analysis

1. Narrative Analysis

• Inductive Coding: Identify emergent themes and personal stories from transcripts.

• Deductive Mapping: Relate themes back to COM-B (Capability, Opportunity, Motivation—>Behavior) and the 4 Ls (Lived, Loved, Labored, Learnt).

• Intersectional Lens: Group narratives by intersectional identities (e.g., region + gender) to note differences or commonalities in resource needs.

2. Thematic Analysis of Needfinding Data

• Compile the results from the card-sorting or “needs ranking” exercises.

• Identify patterns or clusters (e.g., do participants overwhelmingly cite ‘peer mentorship’ as a top resource?).

• Synthesize these into a “needs matrix” that can inform solution designs.

3. Longitudinal Comparison

• Compare participants’ responses across the three time-points to see how needs evolve and how personal motivation interacts with discovered or newly provided resources.

4. Anticipated Contributions and Actionable Outputs

1. Identification of Key Leverage Points

• The project clarifies when youth need certain supports the most—e.g., early-stage training vs. ongoing peer mentorship.

• This evidence can guide youth-serving organizations to allocate resources more effectively.

2. Youth Advocacy Toolkit or Support Framework

• Develop a publicly available toolkit summarizing the main types of support needed at each phase of an advocate’s journey, grounded in the COM-B and 4 Ls frameworks.

• Include recommendations for policy-makers, educational institutions, and NGOs on how to nurture youth activism.

3. Cross-Cultural Insights

• Generate comparative analyses illustrating how cultural contexts shape youth advocacy needs, highlighting successful localized strategies that could be adapted globally.

• Offer a basis for equitable policy solutions that respect diverse intersectional realities.

4. Academic Outputs and Knowledge Sharing

• Journal Articles: Focus on theoretical advancements (e.g., refining COM-B applications) and intersectional frameworks in youth mental health advocacy.

• Conference Presentations: Share both the narrative findings and practical solution prototypes at forums on youth mental health, activism, or participatory research.

5. Longer-Term PAR or Implementation

• Findings from the needfinding element can feed into a subsequent Participatory Action Research phase or direct collaboration with partner organizations, ensuring that insights translate into on-the-ground interventions.

Select Additional References

• Brown, T., & Wyatt, J. (2010). Design thinking for social innovation. Stanford Social Innovation Review, 8(1), 30–35.

• Bessant, J. (2020). Young people, politics and the micro-foundations of civic life. Australian Journal of Political Science, 55(1), 49–64.

• Christens, B. D., & Dolan, T. (2011). Interweaving youth development, community development, and social change through youth organizing. Youth & Society, 43(2), 528–548.

• Crenshaw, K. (1989). Demarginalizing the intersection of race and sex. University of Chicago Legal Forum, 1989(1), 139–167.

• Hart, R. (1992). Children’s participation: From tokenism to citizenship. UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre.

• Hoppe, R. (2019). Perspectives on lived experience: Emerging frameworks for mental health research. Social Science & Medicine, 233, 7–14.

• McMahon, T., et al. (2020). Applying COM-B to activism behaviors: Youth climate activism as a health behavior. Health Education & Behavior, 47(6), 971–978.

• Meeus, W. (2016). Adolescent psychosocial development: A review of longitudinal models and research. Developmental Psychology, 52(12), 1969–1993.

• Michie, S., van Stralen, M. M., & West, R. (2011). The behaviour change wheel: A new method for characterising and designing behaviour change interventions. Implementation Science, 6(42), 1–11.

• Patton, M. Q. (2018). Principles-focused evaluation: The GUIDE. Guilford Publications.

• Riessman, C. K. (2008). Narrative methods for the human sciences. SAGE Publications.

• Rose, D., & Kalathil, J. (2019). Power, privilege and knowledge: The untenable promise of co-production in mental health. Frontiers in Sociology, 4, 57.

• Tuck, E., & Guishard, M. (2013). Uncollapsing ethics: Racialized science and ethnographic inquiry. In E. Tuck & W. Yang (Eds.), Youth resistance research and theories of change (pp. 3–23). Routledge.

• Wong, N. T., Zimmerman, M. A., & Parker, E. A. (2010). A typology of youth participation and empowerment for child and adolescent health promotion. American Journal of Community Psychology, 46(1-2), 100–114.

FYP Research

FYP Virtual Gathering: One-Page Executive Summary

Overview

FYP will convene a small, high-impact virtual focus group series to:

  1. Co-create a Collaborative White Paper on the top youth mental health challenges and solutions.
  2. Lay the Groundwork for a Consulting Firm that leverages our youth-led network to offer expertise to funders, NGOs, and tech entities.

This plan builds momentum for FYP’s annual summit and positions us as a central node in youth mental health.

Key Outcomes

  1. Collaborative White Paper

    • Focus: Identify 5–10 priority mental health issues, highlight novel strategies, and compile recommended actions.
    • Value: Demonstrates collective expertise, serves as a pitch document for funders and partners.

  2. Consulting Firm Formation

    • Services: Policy advising, youth engagement strategy, user-centered design feedback.
    • Revenue: Earns fees from corporate/philanthropic clients, reinvests into FYP’s mission.

Proposed Timeline & Milestones

  1. Initial Virtual Sessions (Mar–Apr)

    • Invite ~12 core advocates and allies to small (5–7 person) roundtables.
    • Goal: Gather insights, define urgent problems, begin brainstorming solutions.

  2. Synthesis & Roadmap (Apr–May)

    • FYP team consolidates input into a “Draft White Paper.”
    • Share draft for participant feedback and finalize a near-complete version.

  3. Formation & Testing (May–Jun)

    • Formalize the consulting concept (service offerings, initial clients).
    • Conduct a second round of virtual gatherings (a single larger session or multiple smaller ones) to finalize White Paper content.

  4. Launch & Scaling (Jul–Aug)

    • Use the White Paper to solicit funding and partnerships.
    • Begin small-scale consulting engagements or pilot projects.

  5. Annual Summit (Sep)

    • Showcase final White Paper and celebrate the consulting firm’s launch.
    • Align new partners, secure funding commitments, and plan next-year goals.

Priority Invitees

These individuals bring policy connections, grassroots perspectives, or specialized expertise to guide our white paper and consulting roadmap.

Action Steps

  1. Finalize Invitations

    • Draft short, high-level invites emphasizing the collaborative white paper and the consulting firm plan.

  2. Schedule First Roundtables

    • Aim for 2-hour sessions in small groups.
    • Assign note-takers for quick synthesis.

  3. White Paper Drafting

    • Identify a small internal team to compile roundtable insights into a structured outline.

  4. Consulting Firm Exploration

    • Begin drafting a one-pager on potential services (e.g., youth advisory boards, mental health policy audits).
    • Gather references/real-life case studies to anchor credibility.

By executing this plan, FYP advances its standing as a premier youth-led mental health collective—offering both a unifying policy framework (white paper) and a new revenue-generating arm (consulting firm).

GOVERNANCE & CODE OF CONDUCT


GOVERNANCE & CODE OF CONDUCT

The ForYouPage.Org Manifesto [2023 Original]

ForYouPage.org is a youth-led NGO and a global coalition of youth advocates 🏾on a mission to unite young leaders 🧑🏼‍🤝‍🧑🏼👫👫 and mobilize our peers in grassroots advocacy for our individual flourishing and our collective social justice.

By joining forces, we aim to amplify our voices and empower individual advocacy by providing each of us with resources, opportunities, and support of a community.

By joining forces, we aim to inspire more of our peers to advocate locally and globally, to not only build a more equitable and sustainable world by our own hands, but to make friends, take risks, and to nurture our own growth within.

At ForYouPage.Org, we are committed to the following principles:

Principle 1. 🍀Youth Advocacy for Youth Flourishing 

We firmly believe the key to youth flourishing is to empower the youth to take risks and exercise agency through advocacy.

We believe the cause of youth mental health crises is the feeling of powerlessness - to not feel in charge of our lives and to feel hopeless on many urgent issues of our time. and we believe the solution is advocacy. Advocacy provides a platform for us to step out of our comfort zones and channel our passions into meaningful action, exercising our own power to contribute to the causes we care about.

[Our Approach 1] We lower the barrier for advocacy by connecting youth with a network of youth led social ventures and local volunteers and help with causes of their choice.

Principle 2. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑Youth Advocacy is for Everyone 

We firmly believe youth advocacy encompasses any grassroots action that involves giving back to and exercising kindness in our communities.

We believe that youth advocacy does not need to consist of grand actions only by the ‘cool’ and the ‘accomplished.’ Whether it's organizing a neighborhood cleanup, volunteering at a local shelter, or raising awareness about important social issues, we believe every act of leadership or  kindness is youth advocacy. Transcending notions of popularity or achievement, together we aim to create a culture where every grassroots community action is recognized, celebrated, and valued as a vital part of youth advocacy.

[Our Approach 2] We are fully open to all youth to participate in community advocacy at any level of commitment. We invite all grassroots youth to join us and we aim to serve  all youth by providing the requisite knowledge and connections.

Principle 3: 🩵Projects as Friendship Building & Connection Driven approaches 

We firmly believe connection driven collaboration through advocacy is not only a fundamental pathway to cultivating meaningful friendships but also the most effective way to get projects done.

When young individuals come together with a shared purpose, we form connections that go beyond mere acquaintanceship. By enhancing the collaborative nature of advocacy projects, we foster genuine bonds between participants grounded in mutual understanding, trust, and support. These meaningful friendships serve as a powerful catalyst, fueling motivation, resilience, and a collective drive to see projects through to completion.

[Our Approach 3] We employ people centered approaches. No interest forms. No deadlines. Our volunteers will connect with you directly. We help the youth find like minded people for advocacy projects that they can work on together.

Principle 4: 👻Fully Youth Led Collective 

We firmly believe youth advocacy cannot  be a solitary battle. We strive to be a collective, fully youth led.

When young people join forces, our voices resonate louder, our impact extends further, and our ability to enact meaningful change is greatly enhanced. We also believe it is essential to ensure this collective is fully youth-led, a space where we feel safe to express our opinions freely and to explore our purpose fearlessly.  The strength of youth advocacy lies in the convergence of diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents, all united under a common cause.

[Our Approach 4] On issues shared across regions such as climate change, we help facilitate cross-region advocacy actions and we form working groups to talk to stakeholders and policymakers together.

Principle 5: 📖Open Knowledge Sharing

We firmly believe open knowledge sharing is the key in facilitating multilateral cooperation, individual advocacy and decentralized community self-organization.

When knowledge is freely shared and accessible, it becomes a powerful tool for connecting individuals, communities, and organizations. It enables communities to tap into collective intelligence, share local wisdom, and adapt strategies to suit their specific needs and contexts.

[Our Approach 5] We maintain the Wiki.ForYouPage.Org, a shared advocacy and community resources database where everyone can contribute. We encourage everyone to contribute by bringing your knowledge and we encourage everyone to utilize this platform and its curated resources to advocate.

Principle 6: 🌉Coalition as the Bridge 

We firmly believe that stakeholders have a genuine desire to support youth, while young people are driven to create changes but need support and guidance, and we need to bridge the gap between these two sides. 


While stakeholders possess resources, expertise, and connections, young people often require support, guidance, and opportunities to fully realize their potential as change-makers. We aim to bridge the gap and to create a powerful synergy where stakeholders can provide the necessary support, mentorship, and resources more efficiently and effectively to empower young people to effectively drive change.

[Our Approach 6] We coach our youth volunteers in communication and perspective taking skills and we organize youth led community meetings where stakeholders and youth can come together to have dialogue.


Principle 7: 🌊Self Organization as Empowerment

We believe that self-organization is a vital ingredient in empowering the youth and fostering community-level engagement.

Fostering community-level engagement, self-organization builds stronger social connections, nurtures a sense of belonging, and empowers young people to be catalysts for change within their own communities. By providing the necessary tools, support, and guidance, we aim to facilitate the process of self-organization on all levels.

[Our Approach 7] We facilitate self-organizing advocacy by curating knowledge, providing resources and assisting individuals to take the lead, identify their passions, and drive their own initiatives. We facilitate community self-organization by providing community group chats and organizing community meetings. 

Principle 8: 🤹Youth Advocacy as Fun  

We believe that youth advocacy can transcend the boundaries of seriousness and embrace an element of joy and fun. 

By infusing our efforts with positivity, creativity, and a sense of playfulness, we attract a broader audience, inspire greater participation, and foster a vibrant and inclusive advocacy community. Embracing a fun-filled approach enables us to break down barriers, ignite passion, and generate a lasting impact in a way that resonates with young people worldwide.

[Our Approach 8] We strive to actively infuse fun and humor in all our external messages. And we encourage everyone  to infuse humor when contributing knowledge to our database of resources.

Principle 9: 💸No Monetary Incentive Involved

We believe that maintaining a platform free of monetary incentives is of utmost importance. 

Our commitment to this principle ensures that all operations within our platform are driven solely by the genuine desire to create a  positive change. By eliminating financial motivations, we create an environment where individuals engage and contribute without any form of obligations. All members strive to promote authenticity, transparency, and integrity in all our endeavors, focusing on the collective goal of advocating for a better world rather than a world full of personal gain.

[Our Approach 9] The donations received will only go towards server costs, event hosting costs, and towards the stipend for our core operations team. All working groups, organizational initiatives, and wiki databases are maintained by volunteers. We make most of our work public through wiki and keep it open for anyone to  freely contribute. There are no strings attached to anyone who wishes to directly contribute to our platform.

Principle 10: 👁A Coalition for You

We firmly believe it is critical that this coalition doesn’t serve us, but serves you and your advocacy.

We strongly believe that by fighting for the justice you believe in, by exploring your life, and finding your purpose, you empower the rest of us. Every member of this coalition strives to listen to you, support you, and serve your advocacy. By acting on your dream to advocate for change, you directly help this coalition be more impactful by creating real change, connecting communities, and uncovering knowledge and opportunities.

[Our Approach 10] With ForYouPage.org, the best way to help us is to help yourself. What community project and mental health initiatives do you want to do? How can we, our volunteers and our community best help you to achieve your advocacy dream?

By empowering each of us to become advocates, ForYouPage.Org aims to cultivate a generation of socially conscious leaders and equip ourselves with the skills, resilience, and determination to shape a better future by our own hands.

Be together to change together.

GOVERNANCE & CODE OF CONDUCT

FYP Code of Conduct

Purpose

This code is our promise to each other: as we grow individually, we grow stronger collectively. It outlines how we support each other's flourishing while building powerful youth advocacy.

The closer you are to FYP's core work, the more we expect you to embody these principles - not as a burden, but as a commitment to both your own growth and our collective impact. What starts as guidelines for followers becomes clear standards for associates, because your influence shapes our community's future.

Scope

This code guides everyone in the FYP family, with increasing levels of responsibility:

By joining FYP in any capacity, you're committing to nurture both individual and collective flourishing, with the understanding that your responsibilities grow as your involvement deepens.

Agency

Our power begins with self-love

I. We commit to radical self-love and self-actualization.

In Practice at FYP:

Enforcement Level:

Research shows that individuals with higher levels of self-acceptance and self-actualization demonstrate greater resilience, lower rates of anxiety and depression, and increased capacity for social impact (Ryff & Singer, 2008; Maslow, 1971).

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Authenticity

Because being real is revolutionary

II. We commit to enriching work and meaningful engagement.

In Practice at FYP:

Enforcement Level:

Engaging in purposeful work significantly increases life satisfaction and reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety (Steger et al., 2012; Frankl, 1959).

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III. We commit to authentic self-exploration and expression.

In Practice at FYP:

Enforcement Level:

Authentic self-expression and identity exploration during youth significantly improve mental health outcomes and foster psychological well-being (Ryan & Deci, 2000).

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IV. We commit to boundary-conscious collaboration and self-advocacy.

In Practice at FYP:

Enforcement Level:

Strong personal boundaries and effective self-advocacy skills are fundamental to preventing burnout in youth advocates and maintaining long-term mental health (Cloud & Townsend, 2017).

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Compassion

Because kindness transforms everything

V. We commit to radical compassion.

In Practice at FYP:

Enforcement Level:

Self-compassion is strongly correlated with reduced anxiety and depression while increasing resilience and capacity for social connection (Neff & Germer, 2017; MacBeth & Gumley, 2012).

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Openness

Because growth requires curiosity

VI. We commit to critical engagement.

In Practice at FYP:

Critical thinking reduces anxiety by increasing agency (Paul & Elder, 2020)

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VII. We commit to open knowledge sharing

In Practice at FYP:

Enforcement Level:

Open knowledge sharing multiplies community impact (hooks, 1994).

VIII. We commit to cultural humility and epistemological advocacy

In Practice at FYP:

Enforcement Level:

Culturally responsive approaches to mental health and well-being lead to significantly better outcomes across different communities, with research showing up to 40% higher engagement and effectiveness when interventions honor cultural perspectives (Sue & Sue, 2016).

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IX. We commit to collective accountability

In Practice at FYP:

Enforcement Level:

Joy

Joy is a form of resistance

X. We commit to revolutionary joy, play, and purpose

In Practice at FYP:

Integrating play and joy into purpose-driven work significantly reduces burnout while increasing both personal well-being and movement sustainability (brown, 2019; Brown, S., 2009).

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Enforcement & Accountability

Accountability Framework

  1. Strike System

Three strikes within a calendar year trigger an intervention. Two additional strikes lead to a disciplinary hearing. Possible outcomes include:

  1. Peer Support System Any Associate can initiate a peer support intervention when they notice:
  1. Serious Violations Some actions bypass the strike system and require immediate review:

Enforcement by Role

FYP Associates & Operation Team

Must actively model all values

FYP Assistants

Community Members

General Participants

Types of Enforcement

[Strike System]

A structured, progressive system for addressing repeated violations.

Process:

  1. inital three strike: Documented warning & Intervention at third strike
  2. fourth and fifth strike: Disciplinary hearing

Reset: Strikes reset annually

[OM Supervision]

Direct oversight parenting by Current Operation Manager with escalation to Principal for serious concerns.

Process:

  1. OM provides regular check-ins and support
  2. OM documents concerns and growth areas
  3. OM can initiate intervention when needed
  4. Principal involvement for serious or unresolved issues

[FYP Family Peer Support]

Any Associate or Assistant can call for peer support intervention.

Process:

  1. Member raises concern to involved parties
  2. Facilitated conversation with neutral peer mediator
  3. Collaborative development of resolution plan
  4. Community support in implementing solutions

[Standard Committee]

For serious violations requiring formal review.

Process:

  1. Committee formed of 3 Associates and 1 Advisor
  2. Formal investigation and hearing process
  3. Binding decisions on serious matters
  4. Appeals possible through Principal

Enforcement Tags

In solidarity and with fierce hope for our collective liberation,
The Youth of ForYouPage.Org

GOVERNANCE & CODE OF CONDUCT

FYP Governance Charter

Ratification Date: 05/15/2024 Last Update:12/19/2024 Version: 2.0

Preamble

We, the youth of ForYouPage.Org (FYP), unite under the vision declared in our Manifesto: to create a world where every youth discovers their power to flourish and help others flourish.

This Governance Charter establishes the framework through which we transform that vision into reality.

Article I: Foundational Principles

ForYouPage.Org operates in accordance with the values, vision, and theory of change established in our Manifesto (2023). The Manifesto serves as our foundational document and should be read in conjunction with this Charter.

Section 1. Core Values

Our operations and decisions are guided by our five core values as detailed in the Manifesto and enforced by specifics in Code of Conduct.

Section 2. Organizational Commitments

FYP upholds two core commitments to authenticity:

A. Financial Independence

  1. All core team members are uncompensated volunteers.
  2. We reject monetary incentives as a primary motivator.
  3. Any funds raised prioritize youth scholarships and essential operational costs.
  4. Paid internships are available upon request. We acknowledge how broke youth are.

B. Authentic Representation

  1. We aim for FYP to genuinely reflect youth's current state and capabilities.
  2. We embrace and showcase youth realities without filters.
  3. We prioritize authentic impact over organizational growth.

Article II: Organizational Structure

Section 1.Core Team Structure

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A. Independent Anonymous Youth Decision Board (formation in progress)

B. Operation Team

  1. FYP Principle: Director & primary spokesperson of FYP.
  2. FYP Associates: Fully admitted direct builders of FYP with voting rights.
  3. FYP Assistants: Partially admitted direct builders of FYP without voting rights.

C. FYP Community through Operational Products

  1. FYP Wiki: Open collaborative knowledge-sharing platform.
  2. FYP Event: Coordinated advocacy and networking events.
  3. FYP Community: Engagement and support networks for youth advocates.
  4. FYP Intern: Paid internship program that allow youth to work in areas of their passion, strictly limited to maintain FYP's core commitment to no monetary incentives. Currently Experimental.
  5. FYP Research: Youth-driven participatory action research for mental health leadership and priorities for 2030
  6. FYP Voice: Provide a youth-led safe space for youth voices on mental health & well-being advocacy

Section 2. Roles and Selection

A. FYP Principle

  1. Selection: Elected periodically by a majority vote of FYP Associates.
  2. Duties & Power: Primary spokesperson, coordinator of strategic initiatives, ensures adherence to mission and values.

B. FYP Associates

  1. Selection: Majority vote by associates for: Youth leaders (grasstops and grassroots) formally recommended by current FYP Associates
  2. Duties & Power: Voting rights on all major decisions and direct builders of FYP operational products; official affiliation

C. FYP Assistants

  1. Selection: Open application, interviews, and majority vote.
  2. Duties & Power: Same as FYP Associates but with no voting rights and contribution to FYP products require supervision of at least 1 FYP Associate.

Section 3. Operation Managers

A. Appointment: Two appointed positions:

  1. A rotating leadership role open to both Associates and Assistants. Selection: Rotate among active Associates by default. Assistants may participate after submitting a request and receiving approval from both the current rotating OM and the fixed OM.
  2. A fixed OM. Selection: Appointed by consensus of the Team.

Section 4. Age Requirement

All team members must be under 26 years of age at the time of admission with exception allowed by majority vote of associates.

Article III: Decision-Making Processes

Section 1. Strategic Decisions

A. Led by the FYP Principle.

B. Requires consensus among FYP Associates.

C. Subject to voting by the Independent Anonymous Youth Decision Board.

Section 2. Operational Decisions

A. Managed by the FYP Operation Team.

B. Requires consultation with relevant team members.

Section 3. Product-Specific Decisions

A. Directed by respective Product Leads.

B. Involves consultation with product team members if deemed necessary.

Section 4. Proposal and Implementation

A. Any FYP member may propose changes through weekly standup meetings, Associates maillist, or office hours.

B. Requires majority approval from Associates and absence of vote from the Independent Anonymous Youth Decision Board.

Section 5. Transparency

A. All voting records, meeting minutes, and organizational documents are to be publicly accessible with sensitive personal information removed.

B. Regular (at least yearly) public reports on activities, impact, and financial status.

Section 6. External Engagement and Partnerships

A. Youth Groups: Formal recommendations for partnerships with youth groups may be submitted by any FYP Community Member to the Operation Team. Approved if no majority objection from the Operation Team.

B. Non-Youth Groups: Partnerships with non-youth groups require formal recommendation by an FYP Operation Team, majority approval from the Operation Team, and majority approval from the Independent Decision Board.

C. Active engagement with policymakers and industry leaders to amplify youth voices.

Article V: Ethical Standards and Financial Governance

Section 1. Code of Conduct

A. All members shall uphold FYP's core values, maintain integrity, respect diversity, and foster inclusivity.

B. Conflicts shall be resolved through open dialogue, with escalation to the Operation Team and Independent Board if necessary.

Section 2. Accountability

A. Regular peer and self-evaluations are conducted quarterly.

B. At least yearly public reports on activities, impact, and financial status.

Section 3. Financial Principles

A. Volunteer-driven model with minimal financial transactions.

B. No monetary compensation for core team members, with limited exceptions for specific intern roles.

C. Any funds received shall be transparently allocated for operational costs and youth stipends.

D. Major financial decisions require consensus approval from Associates and review by the Independent Board.

E. At least yearly (more frequently when needed) financial reports shall be made public.

Article VI: Amendments and Dissolution

Section 1. Amendments

A. Proposal:

  1. Any FYP Associate or Assistant may propose amendments through weekly standup meetings, Associates maillist, or office hours.

B. Ratification:

  1. Requires two-thirds majority approval from FYP Associates.
  2. Final approval from the Independent Anonymous Youth Decision Board.

C. Regular Review:

  1. Annual evaluation of operational processes and governance structure.
  2. Recommendations for adjustments presented to the Operation Team for implementation.

Section 2. Dissolution

A. Conditions:

  1. May be considered if FYP no longer effectively serves its mission.

B. Process:

  1. Requires unanimous decision from Associates and approval from the Independent Anonymous Youth Decision Board.
  2. All assets to be distributed to aligned youth advocacy organizations, as determined by the Independent Anonymous Youth Decision Board.
GOVERNANCE & CODE OF CONDUCT

The ForYouPage.Org Manifesto

A Movement of Youth Agency and Collective Flourishing

Preamble

We are the youth of 2023, scrolling through feeds at 3 AM, feeling disconnected in a hyper-connected world, watching ice sheets melt and mental health crises surge while being told our anxiety is just "part of growing up." But we know a deeper truth: our struggles aren't weakness, but a signal that this world needs to change. And we are the ones with the power to change it.

Our Vision

We create a world where every youth has the collective resources, resilience, and power to be a changemaker in their own community. Where authenticity triumphs over conformity, agency over powerlessness, and compassion over divisions. We envision a world where scrolling through #FYP shows youth in action - helping at shelters, growing community gardens, organizing protests, speaking truth to power - where social media becomes a canvas of our generation being kind, fierce, and simply real.

Our Core Values

Agency: Our power comes not from capital or credentials, but from our radical commitment to ourselves and each other's flourishing

Authenticity: No filters, no pretending we've got it all figured out, no changing ourselves to fit with others. First step to changing the world: Be who we are.

Compassion: In a world built on division, choosing to be kind is radical. Non-violent communication isn't just a buzzword - it's how we build something new

Openness: No gatekeeping power or hoarding resources. What we learn, we share. What we build belongs to all

Joy: They expect us to be constantly producing, competing, consuming. Instead, we choose party

Our Theory of Change

Personal flourishing drives collective transformation

Our journey isn't a straight line. It starts with the radical act of taking care of ourselves - of saying "my well-being matters" in a world that treats us as metrics. But that's just the beginning.

Every time one of us finds our voice, we help others find theirs. Every community garden we plant, every protest we organize, every mental health support group we run proves that youth agency can transform our world.

Individual → Community → Movement

This is how we move: From individual healing to collective power From Instagram activism to real-world change From isolated struggles to united movement From surviving alone to flourishing, together

Call to Action

To every youth feeling powerless, every advocate working in isolation, every changemaker seeking community: You belong here. Together, we're building more than an organization - we're creating a new way of being where personal flourishing drives collective change and youth lead the transformation of our world.

Our Pledge

We pledge to remain true to these principles, to prioritize people over systems, to value authenticity over conformity, and to build power through compassion and connection. We are ForYouPage.Org, and this is our commitment to each other and to the world we are creating.

This manifesto is a living document, shaped by the collective wisdom of our community and the evolving needs of our movement.

This document is revised on Dec 2024. Founding Original Manifesto is available here.

GOVERNANCE & CODE OF CONDUCT

Amendment I: Duty of FYP Associates, Assistants, Members & Operational Guidelines

Proposed Date: 09/30/2024 Ratification Date: 10/07/2024 Version: 1.0 Author: Joanna Fang

Revision Date: 12/19/2024 Version: 1.1 Author: Joanna Fang

Background & Purpose: This amendment establishes clear operational guidelines for FYP Associates and introduces the rotating Operation Manager role to ensure sustainable leadership and accountability within the organization.

Summary of Changes:

Implementation Timeline:

Article I: Operation Manager Role

  1. Rotation: The Operation Manager (OM) position shall rotate every four (4) weeks among active FYP Associates to share leadership responsibilities. There exists one fixed OM that does not rotate to ensure smooth operation.
  2. Duties of the Operation Manager: The OM shall be responsible for:
  1. Task Status Updates: Each Associate shall be responsible for maintaining and updating the status of their assigned tasks. Task status should be communicated to the OM as complete, incomplete, or revised before the due date. Unreported tasks by the due date will be marked incomplete.

Article II: Meeting Task Management

  1. Responsibilities of the Operation Manager in Meetings:
  1. Responsibilities of FYP Associates:
  1. An extensions needs for task completion should be notified to the OM at least 24 hours prior to the deadline.
  2. In case or extenuating circumstances, extensions will be given at the discretion of the OM and extension is required for a task that is due in less than 24 hours.

Article III: Dependency Management and Strike Policy

  1. Accountability for Dependencies:
  1. Strike Accumulation and Consequences:
  1. Disciplinary Hearing Outcomes:

Article VI: Operational Participation Requirements

  1. Meeting Attendance:
  1. Voting and Deliberation:
  1. Rotation in OM Role:

Article V: Growth, Accountability, and Conflict Resolution

  1. Personal Development and Reflection:
  1. Conflict Management:
  1. Peer Support and Mentorship:
  1. Supportive Intervention:
  1. Transparency and Open Culture:

Article VI: Personal Well-Being and Boundary Setting

  1. Personal Thriving:
  1. Cultural Values:

Article VII: Active Contribution and Knowledge Sharing

  1. Contribution Aligned with Capacity:
  1. Commitment to Organizational Culture:

Quarterly Responsibilities: Run peer and self-reviews (January, April, July, October)

Current rotation schedule:

GOVERNANCE & CODE OF CONDUCT

Amendment II: Standard Committee & Accountability

Internal Investigation Framework

Standard Committee

Purpose
This framework establishes a standardized approach for conducting internal investigations to ensure a fair, consistent, and thorough process. It safeguards the integrity of organizational procedures, accountability, and confidentiality.




0. Confidentiality

Confidentiality Guidelines:
Confidentiality is critical for protecting all involved parties and ensuring the investigation’s integrity. Information regarding the investigation should only be accessible to the designated review team.

No information may be shared outside the review team unless expressly authorized.

If confidentiality is compromised, the audit team may remove the affected member's testimony or declare the review invalid.

Data Handling Protocols:
All documentation and records should be securely stored with restricted access to authorized personnel only.

1. Initiation of Investigation

Trigger for Investigation:
Investigations may be initiated in response to:

Reported incidents (e.g., policy violations, misconduct, safety concerns).

Identified risks or potential process failures.

Management observations or flagged audit results.

Authorization Requirements:
Investigations require authorization from two or more board members who are not implicated in the incident to maintain objectivity.

If all board members are implicated, a vote may appoint an internal audit lead or approve a third-party audit for impartiality.

2. Scope and Objectives

Define Scope:
Clearly define the scope of the investigation, including specific allegations, individuals, processes, or policy areas to be addressed. Ensure alignment with organizational policies and standards.

Set Objectives:
Identify what the investigation aims to achieve, such as:

Uncovering relevant facts and establishing timelines.

Determining the root cause of the incident or behavior.

Identifying gaps in policies or procedures.

Timeline:
Set a realistic timeline for completing the investigation and communicate this to relevant stakeholders.

Scope Document:
Develop a formal scope document detailing the objectives and limits of the investigation.

This document, prepared by the investigation team, must be finalized before the investigation begins.

If the investigation scope changes, an amendment to the document should be submitted.

The scope document should contain only essential information and be prepared for press-level scrutiny, without confidential data.

3. Investigative Team Selection

Team Composition:
Choose team members based on relevant expertise, impartiality, and authority. Representatives from essential departments may be included.

Conflict of Interest Check:
All team members must declare any conflicts of interest to ensure objectivity.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Assign specific roles, such as lead investigator, interviewer, and evidence manager, to maintain clarity and avoid duplication.

Team members may assume multiple roles, depending on team size and investigation complexity.

4. Planning the Investigation

Background Research:
Gather initial information relevant to the incident, such as prior incidents, records, or applicable policies.

Investigation Plan:
Develop a detailed plan that includes:

Key activities like document reviews and interviews.

Sources of information and data to be examined.

5. Evidence Collection

Document and Data Review:
Collect all pertinent records, including emails, reports, logs, and any process documentation.

Interviews and Statements:
Interview involved individuals and relevant witnesses.

Use open-ended, unbiased questions and document all responses.

Preservation of Evidence:
Securely back up physical and digital evidence to prevent tampering or data loss.

Cloud backups should be maintained securely.

Any loss of information may lead to a formal warning or removal from the review team, depending on the severity.

6. Analysis and Evaluation

Review and Analyze Evidence:
Carefully evaluate all evidence to confirm facts, timelines, and compliance with relevant policies.

Identify Gaps and Causes:
Pinpoint procedural or operational gaps that may have contributed to the issue.

Accountability and Impact Assessment:
Based on findings, assess the accountability of individuals and the organizational impact of the incident.

7. Documentation and Reporting

Prepare a Detailed Report:
Summarize findings, analyses, and recommendations, including:

Investigation overview.

Key evidence and factual conclusions.

Accountability determinations, if applicable.

Recommendations:
Provide actionable recommendations, which may include:

Disciplinary actions.

Policy or procedural improvements.

Staff training or awareness initiatives.

Review and Approval:
Submit the report to the board for review, approval, and further action.

8. Communication of Findings

Internal Communication:
Share findings with relevant parties while respecting confidentiality.

Major findings should be communicated via email with all team members cc’d.

Communication between team members should occur within a designated group chat involving the majority of the team.

Unauthorized communication outside the group chat is subject to disciplinary action.

Feedback Loop:
Provide each individual interviewed with a transcript of their statements.

Individuals have 24 hours to request amendments or redact sensitive information before the document is finalized.

9. Post-Investigation Actions and Follow-Up

Implement Recommendations:
Collaborate with relevant departments to implement any recommended actions and monitor completion.

Track Progress and Effectiveness:
Regularly review the effectiveness of implemented changes to address any new issues promptly.

Policy Review:
Update investigation policies and procedures as necessary to reflect insights gained and best practices.

10. Documentation and Record-Keeping

Record Retention:
Securely retain all investigation documentation per organizational policy and relevant legal requirements.

Confidentiality and Access Control:
Restrict access to investigation records to authorized personnel only, ensuring compliance with confidentiality protocols.

GOVERNANCE & CODE OF CONDUCT

Start Here: Welcome to ForYouPage.Org's Governance Documents 🌟

Welcome to ForYouPage.Org! 🎉 We're excited you're here. This guide will help you navigate our governance documents and understand how we organize ourselves to create change!

How to Read Our Documents

1. Essential Reading (In Order)

  1. The ForYouPage.Org Manifesto

    • Our vision and theory of change
    • Core values and principles
    • Why we exist and what we believe

  2. FYP Code of Conduct

    • How we put our principles into practice
    • Community standards and expectations
    • Guidelines for engagement

  3. FYP Governance Charter

    • How we organize ourselves
    • Decision-making processes
    • Operational structures

2. Amendments and Updates

3. Operational Documents

Document Quick Reference

Living Documents

Our documents evolve as we grow. All changes happen through transparent amendments, preserving our history while allowing us to adapt and improve.

FYP Intern

FYP Intern

FYP Intern 2024 | Key Areas for Development

11/15/2024

FYP Internship 2025.pdf

Key Areas for Development

FYP Intern

FYP Intern 2024 | Program Analysis

A Beginner's Guide to Building Effective Social Impact Programs

🌟 CURRENT STRENGTHS - What's Working Well

Strong Foundation:

  1. Mission Alignment & Values

    • Program clearly reflects FYP's youth empowerment goals
    • The focus on giving interns agency aligns with organizational values
    • Community-building emphasis shows good social impact thinking

  2. Program Structure

    • Clear 5-phase implementation plan makes sense
    • Good progression from guided to independent work
    • Smart division into different tracks for different interests

  3. Learning Integration

    • You've learned from your first attempt
    • Honest about what didn't work
    • Willing to make changes based on feedback

  4. Balanced Focus

    • Combines practical skills with community building
    • Addresses both personal and professional development
    • Creates meaningful connections

🎯 AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT - What Needs Work

1. Impact Tracking

"You can't improve what you don't measure, and you can't prove value without data"

Current Challenge Explained: Right now, saying you'll "impact 1500 people" is like saying you'll "make people happy" - it's a nice goal, but how do you know when you've achieved it? Without clear measurements, it's hard to:

What Good Impact Tracking Looks Like:

Before: "We'll impact 1500 people"
After: "In our last cohort:
- 90% of interns gained new technical skills
- 85% found employment within 3 months
- Each intern connected with 5 new mentors
- 70% stayed involved with FYP after graduating"

Practical Steps to Start:

  1. Create a Simple Tracking System

    • Use Google Sheets (free and easy)
    • Start with basic numbers:
      • Number of applications
      • Completion rate
      • Project success rate
      • Post-program engagement

  2. Measure Intern Growth

    • Skills assessment (before & after)
    • Confidence levels
    • Network growth
    • Career progress

  3. Track Program Health

    • Mentor satisfaction
    • Resource utilization
    • Cost per intern
    • Community engagement

Real World Example: Think of it like a fitness journey. You don't just say "I want to get healthy" - you track specific things like weight, running speed, or strength. The same applies here - track specific, meaningful changes in your interns and program.

📚 Essential Reading:

  1. "Lean Impact" by Ann Mei Chang

    • Perfect for beginners
    • Lots of practical examples
    • Step-by-step guidance

  2. "Measuring Social Impact" by Marc J. Epstein

    • More advanced concepts
    • Good for future growth
    • Comprehensive frameworks

2. Program Sustainability

"A program that can't sustain itself can't help others"

Current Challenge Explained: Your program currently feels like a car without a fuel gauge - you know you need resources to run, but you're not sure how much you have or where to get more. This makes it hard to:

Key Components of Sustainability:

  1. Financial Planning

    Basic Costs to Consider:
- Direct costs (intern stipends, materials)
- Indirect costs (platform subscriptions, tools)
- Hidden costs (staff time, mentorship hours)
- Emergency fund (unexpected expenses)

  2. Resource Management

    • Human Resources:
      • Mentor availability
      • Staff capacity
      • Volunteer engagement
    • Material Resources:
      • Technology needs
      • Training materials
      • Communication tools

  3. Partnership Development

    • Potential Partners:

      • Local businesses
      • Universities
      • Foundations
      • Corporate sponsors
      • Government agencies

    • What to Offer Partners:

      • Access to talent
      • Social impact metrics
      • Community engagement
      • Brand association

Practical Steps to Start:

  1. Month 1: Basic Financial Planning

    • List ALL costs (even small ones)
    • Calculate cost per intern
    • Identify funding gaps

  2. Month 2: Resource Mapping

    • Document current resources
    • List needed resources
    • Identify potential sources

  3. Month 3: Partnership Building

    • Research potential partners
    • Create simple pitch deck
    • Start outreach

Real World Example: Think of program sustainability like maintaining a garden. You need:

3. Quality Standards

"Quality isn't expensive, it's priceless - especially when working with young people's futures"

Current Challenge Explained: Your program is like a restaurant where each chef cooks differently - some meals might be amazing, others just okay. Without standards:

Key Components of Quality Standards:

  1. Mentor Standards

    Basic Requirements:
- Weekly check-ins (minimum 30 minutes)
- Monthly progress reviews
- Regular feedback sessions
- Professional communication
- Response time expectations

  2. Program Experience Standards

    Core Elements:
- Onboarding process
- Learning milestones
- Project requirements
- Skill development tracking
- Community engagement

  3. Documentation Standards

    • Required Documentation:
      • Intern progress reports
      • Project outcomes
      • Learning achievements
      • Feedback collected
      • Issues addressed

Practical Steps to Start:

  1. Create Basic Handbooks

    • Mentor Handbook:

      • Role expectations
      • Meeting requirements
      • Communication guidelines
      • Problem-solving procedures

    • Intern Handbook:

      • Program overview
      • Expected commitments
      • Project guidelines
      • Available resources

  2. Establish Simple Review Systems

    • Weekly Check Format:

      • What was accomplished?
      • What challenges arose?
      • What support is needed?
      • Next week's goals

    • Monthly Review Format:

      • Skills developed
      • Projects completed
      • Goals achieved
      • Areas for improvement

  3. Build Quality Checkpoints

    • Program Milestones:
      • Orientation completion
      • Project initiation
      • Mid-program review
      • Final presentation
      • Exit interview

Real World Example: Think of quality standards like a recipe book. Even if different chefs make the same dish, following the same basic recipe ensures everyone gets a good meal. Your standards ensure every intern gets a valuable experience.

📚 Essential Reading:

  1. "Quality Standards Handbook" by The Mentoring Partnership
  2. "The Mentor's Guide: Facilitating Effective Learning Relationships" by Lois J. Zachary

4. Growth Strategy

"Growth without breaking what makes you special"

Current Challenge Explained: Your program is like a growing plant without a trellis - lots of potential but needs structure to grow strong. Without a growth strategy:

Key Components of Growth Strategy:

  1. Vision Planning

    Key Questions to Answer:
- Where do we want to be in 1 year?
- What impact do we want to have?
- How many interns can we support?
- What resources will we need?

  2. Scaling Pathways

    • Geographic Expansion:

      • New locations
      • Virtual programs
      • Hybrid models

    • Program Expansion:

      • New tracks
      • Additional skills
      • Deeper specializations

    • Community Growth:

      • Partner organizations
      • Alumni network
      • Mentor community

  3. Growth Infrastructure

    • Systems Needed:
      • Training materials
      • Documentation
      • Communication platforms
      • Data management
      • Quality control

Practical Steps for Growth:

  1. Month 1: Assessment

    Document Current State:
- Number of interns
- Available mentors
- Resource utilization
- Program costs
- Success metrics

  2. Month 2: Planning

    Create Growth Plan:
- Set realistic targets
- Identify resource needs
- List potential barriers
- Plan mitigation strategies

  3. Month 3: Preparation

    Build Infrastructure:
- Develop training materials
- Create standard processes
- Establish monitoring systems
- Set up feedback loops

Growth Readiness Checklist:

Real World Example: Think of growth like franchising a successful restaurant. Before opening new locations, you need:

Common Growth Pitfalls for Beginners:

  1. Growing too fast
  2. Forgetting core values
  3. Neglecting quality
  4. Underestimating resource needs
  5. Losing personal touch

Solutions:

📚 Essential Reading:

  1. "Scaling Up Excellence" by Robert Sutton and Huggy Rao
  2. "Forces for Good" by Leslie Crutchfield and Heather McLeod Grant

💡 INTEGRATING QUALITY AND GROWTH

The key is to balance quality maintenance with thoughtful growth:

  1. Quality First, Then Growth

    • Perfect your current program
    • Document what works
    • Build strong foundations
    • Then expand carefully

  2. Systems Before Scale

    • Create robust processes
    • Train team thoroughly
    • Test and refine
    • Scale gradually

  3. Community at the Center

    • Keep mission focus
    • Maintain relationships
    • Preserve culture
    • Grow authentically

Remember: Quality and growth aren't opposing forces - they're partners in creating lasting impact. Build quality into your growth plans from the start.

💡 KEY PRINCIPLES FOR BEGINNERS

  1. Start Where You Are

    • Use what you have
    • Begin with basics
    • Don't wait for perfect conditions

  2. Document Everything

    • Keep simple records
    • Write down what works
    • Note what doesn't work

  3. Ask for Help

    • Connect with other programs
    • Join nonprofit networks
    • Find mentors

  4. Focus on Basics First

    • Master fundamental processes
    • Build strong foundations
    • Then add complexity

  5. Learn as You Go

    • Expect mistakes
    • Adjust quickly
    • Share learnings

🎯 FINAL ADVICE FOR BEGINNERS

Remember: Every successful program started exactly where you are. The key is to:

  1. Start small but start now
  2. Learn constantly
  3. Stay focused on your mission
  4. Build strong foundations
  5. Grow thoughtfully
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FYP Intern 2024 | POST-PILOT 90-DAY ACTION PLAN

Building on First Cohort Experience with Ji Min, Reem, and Shufan

Month 1: Pilot Analysis & Learning Capture

"Learn deeply from experience before scaling"

Week 1: Comprehensive Pilot Review
FOCUS: Data Collection & Analysis
- Interview all pilot interns (Ji Min, Reem, Shufan)
- Survey all mentors (Yourself, Joanna, Sahith)
- Analyze all existing documentation
- Compile pilot metrics

Daily Tasks:
- Monday: Create interview/survey templates
- Tuesday: Conduct intern interviews
- Wednesday: Conduct mentor interviews
- Thursday: Analyze existing data
- Friday: Compile initial findings

Week 2: Impact Analysis
FOCUS: Value Assessment
- Document all pilot outcomes
- Map pilot successes:
  * Projects completed
  * Skills developed
  * Community connections made
  * Post-internship engagement
- Identify improvement areas:
  * Early direction challenges
  * Online communication issues
  * Attendance patterns
  * Engagement levels

Daily Tasks:
- Monday: Map all project outcomes
- Tuesday: Document skill developments
- Wednesday: Analyze engagement data
- Thursday: List improvement areas
- Friday: Create impact summary

Week 3: Program Refinement
FOCUS: Structure Enhancement
- Develop structured tracks based on pilot:
  * Research track learnings
  * Technical track insights
  * Event planning experiences
  * Community organizing feedback
- Create clear guidelines for each track

Daily Tasks:
- Monday: Review each track's results
- Tuesday: Document best practices
- Wednesday: Outline improvements
- Thursday: Create track guidelines
- Friday: Review with team

Week 4: Documentation & Systems
FOCUS: Process Improvement
- Document all pilot learnings
- Create improved onboarding based on feedback
- Develop structured mentorship guidelines
- Build intern milestone framework

Daily Tasks:
- Monday: Compile all learnings
- Tuesday: Draft new processes
- Wednesday: Create templates
- Thursday: Build tracking systems
- Friday: Finalize documentation

Month 2: Fundraising & Sustainability

"Build resource foundation for growth"

Week 1: Funding Strategy
FOCUS: Case for Support
- Calculate true program costs:
  * Intern stipends ($500/month)
  * Mentor compensation ($700/month)
  * Operational costs
  * Support systems
- Develop compelling pitch:
  * Pilot success stories
  * Impact metrics
  * Growth potential
  * Resource needs

Daily Tasks:
- Monday: Complete cost analysis
- Tuesday: Draft case for support
- Wednesday: Create pitch deck
- Thursday: Develop budget model
- Friday: Review with team

Week 2: Funding Research
FOCUS: Opportunity Mapping
- Research potential funders:
  * Youth development grants
  * Mental health foundations
  * Tech education funders
  * Corporate partners
- Create submission calendar

Daily Tasks:
- Monday: Research foundations
- Tuesday: Map corporate prospects
- Wednesday: Identify grant opportunities
- Thursday: Create submission timeline
- Friday: Prioritize opportunities

Week 3: Partnership Development
FOCUS: Strategic Relationships
- Create partnership proposals
- Develop university relationships
- Build corporate connections
- Design collaboration frameworks

Daily Tasks:
- Monday: Draft partnership models
- Tuesday: Research universities
- Wednesday: Map corporate targets
- Thursday: Create outreach materials
- Friday: Begin outreach

Week 4: Sustainability Planning
FOCUS: Long-term Viability
- Develop multiple revenue streams
- Create resource optimization plan
- Build sustainability metrics
- Design scaling budget

Daily Tasks:
- Monday: Map revenue options
- Tuesday: Create resource plan
- Wednesday: Build metrics
- Thursday: Design budget
- Friday: Review with team

Month 3: Next Phase Planning

"Prepare for thoughtful expansion"

Week 1: Program Enhancement
FOCUS: Structure Development
- Create comprehensive program manual
- Develop enhanced curriculum
- Build evaluation frameworks
- Design quality standards

Week 2: Scale Preparation
FOCUS: Growth Infrastructure
- Develop automated systems
- Create scalable processes
- Build training materials
- Design growth metrics

Week 3: Cohort 2 Planning
FOCUS: Implementation
- Set cohort size (5 interns goal)
- Define mentor requirements
- Create selection process
- Develop marketing plan

Week 4: Launch Preparation
FOCUS: Execution Ready
- Finalize all materials
- Train mentor team
- Set up systems
- Begin recruitment

🎯 Key Success Metrics from Pilot

Track improvement in areas identified from pilot:

📊 Funding Targets

Cohort 2 Budget:
Base Costs: $4,600-$6,000
Additional Needs:
- Program materials
- Technology tools
- Marketing budget
- Emergency fund
Total Target: $10,000

🚨 Critical Focus Areas Based on Pilot

  1. Structure vs. Flexibility Balance

    • Clear frameworks
    • Maintained autonomy
    • Guided exploration

  2. Engagement Enhancement

    • Regular touchpoints
    • Community building
    • Clear expectations

  3. Impact Documentation

    • Success metrics
    • Outcome tracking
    • Value demonstration

  4. Resource Sustainability

    • Diversified funding
    • Partner support
    • Resource optimization

💡 Pilot-Informed Tips

  1. Early Direction

    • Provide clear initial projects
    • Set specific milestones
    • Allow gradual autonomy

  2. Communication

    • Mix of structured and informal
    • Regular check-ins
    • Clear channels

  3. Accountability

    • Clear expectations
    • Support systems
    • Flexible structures

  4. Community Building

    • Intentional connections
    • Shared experiences
    • Group activities

Remember: Build on pilot successes while systematically addressing identified challenges. Focus on creating sustainable structures that maintain the program's core values of agency and authenticity.

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Social Entrepreneurship Fundementals

1. Impact Measurement & Metrics Cheatsheet

Core Concept

Impact measurement is the systematic process of collecting, analyzing, and using data to track and assess your organization's social impact on beneficiaries and communities.

Why Critical

Key Frameworks

Theory of Change (TOC)

Inputs → Activities → Outputs → Outcomes → Impact

SMART Metrics

Implementation Steps

  1. Define key outcomes
  2. Select relevant indicators
  3. Establish baseline data
  4. Set up data collection systems
  5. Analyze and report
  6. Use insights for improvement

Common Tools

Best Practice Tips

  1. "Measuring and Improving Social Impacts" by Marc J. Epstein and Kristi Yuthas
  2. "Impact Measurement and Accountability in Emergencies: The Good Enough Guide" by Emergency Capacity Building Project

2. Financial Sustainability & Revenue Model Cheatsheet

Core Concept

Financial sustainability is the ability to maintain and grow social impact while generating sufficient revenue to cover operational costs and invest in future growth.

Why Critical

Revenue Models

Traditional Nonprofit

Grants + Donations + Endowments

Hybrid Model

Traditional Sources + Earned Income

Social Enterprise

Primarily Earned Income + Impact Investment

Revenue Streams

  1. Philanthropic

    • Foundation grants
    • Individual donations
    • Corporate sponsorships
    • Government funding

  2. Earned Income

    • Program fees
    • Consulting services
    • Product sales
    • Training/education
    • Licensing/certification

  3. Investment

    • Impact investments
    • Program-related investments
    • Social impact bonds
    • Recoverable grants

Financial Planning Framework

  1. Cost Structure Analysis
  2. Revenue Forecasting
  3. Break-even Analysis
  4. Cash Flow Management
  5. Reserve Building
  6. Risk Assessment

Key Metrics

Best Practice Tips

  1. "Financial Leadership for Nonprofit Executives" by Jeanne Bell and Elizabeth Schaffer
  2. "The Sustainability Mindset" by Steve Zimmerman and Jeanne Bell

3. Program Scalability Cheatsheet

Core Concept

Scalability is the ability to grow your impact significantly while maintaining or improving program quality and cost-effectiveness.

Why Critical

Scaling Strategies

Organizational Growth

Internal Expansion → New Locations → New Markets

Impact Growth

Direct Service → Training → Systems Change

Scalability Assessment

  1. Core Elements

    • Clear impact model
    • Standardized processes
    • Quality controls
    • Training systems
    • Technology infrastructure

  2. Key Questions

    • Is impact measurable?
    • Are results consistent?
    • Is model documented?
    • Are costs sustainable?
    • Is demand proven?

Implementation Framework

  1. Document core model
  2. Identify essential elements
  3. Create standard procedures
  4. Develop training materials
  5. Build support systems
  6. Test and iterate
  7. Scale gradually

Success Factors

Common Pitfalls

  1. "Scaling Up Excellence" by Robert Sutton and Huggy Rao
  2. "Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't" by Verne Harnish

4. Organizational Structure & Governance Cheatsheet

Core Concept

Organizational structure defines how activities, roles, and responsibilities are directed to achieve organizational goals, while governance ensures oversight, accountability, and strategic direction.

Why Critical

Key Components

Board Structure

Board of Directors → Committees → Advisory Board

Organizational Structure

Executive Leadership → Management → Staff/Volunteers

Governance Framework

  1. Board Responsibilities

    • Strategic direction
    • Financial oversight
    • Executive supervision
    • Policy approval
    • Risk management
    • Impact assessment

  2. Key Policies

    • Bylaws
    • Financial controls
    • HR policies
    • Program guidelines
    • Ethics/compliance
    • Risk management

Implementation Steps

  1. Define roles/responsibilities
  2. Create org chart
  3. Establish policies
  4. Build board
  5. Set up committees
  6. Create reporting systems
  7. Review/update regularly

Best Practices

Common Challenges

  1. "Governance as Leadership" by Richard P. Chait, William P. Ryan, and Barbara E. Taylor
  2. "The Nonprofit Board Answer Book" by BoardSource

Each of these areas is critical for building a sustainable and scalable social impact organization. The cheatsheets provide a foundation, but successful implementation requires ongoing learning, adaptation, and refinement based on your specific context and needs.

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FYP Intern 2024 Summary

11/15/2024

FYP Internship 2025.pdf

FYP Intern 2024 | Program Analysis

FYP Intern 2024 | Key Areas for Development

FYP Intern 2024 | POST-PILOT 90-DAY ACTION PLAN

Social Entrepreneurship Fundementals

FYP Intern

2024 Summer Intern Job Description

Internship Details

Position: FYP Intern Associate 
Compensation: $20/hour
Hours: Maximum 5 hours per week
Duration: 5 or 10 weeks with the possibility of extension based on performance and organizational needs
Location: Remote work opportunity with occasional in-person meetings (if applicable)
Organization: ForYouPage.Org (FYP)

About ForYouPage.Org (FYP)

ForYouPage.Org (FYP) is a fully youth-led, close-knit community and network/resource hub that serves as a safe space embodying the ideas of agency and compassion. We connect youth leaders, youth-centric nonprofits, and stakeholders with everyday youth who aspire to make a difference in their communities and the world.

Position Overview

FYP is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our team as Associate Interns. In this role, you will contribute directly to the development and operation of FYP's core products, including our Wiki, events, and community initiatives. The intern will be expected to assist with tasks FYP associates need help with, which may vary from day to day. This role is perfect for someone who is committed to our mission and is looking to make a meaningful impact in broader grassroot advocacy, youth empowerment, and social change.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

ForYouPage.Org is an equal opportunity organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your resume and a few paragraphs explaining why you are passionate about youth advocacy and how you can contribute to ForYouPage.Org. Applications should be sent to joannafg@foryoupage.org.

Disclaimer

ForYouPage.Org (FYP) is committed to upholding the core values of Agency and Authenticity in all its activities. As a nonprofit organization relying on donation-based funding, including contributions from youth in our community, FYP takes its financial responsibilities seriously. We are dedicated to utilizing all donations to the highest possible standard, ensuring that our resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support our mission, entrusted by youth changmakers.

This internship opportunity is designed to directly contribute to the operation and growth of FYP. Interns will be assigned tasks and responsibilities that strictly align with the organization's current needs and priorities. While we value the skills and interests of our interns, please note that there may be limited flexibility for personal projects or initiatives that fall outside the scope of FYP's immediate operational requirements.

By applying for this internship position, you acknowledge and agree to these terms, understanding that your role will be focused on supporting FYP's core functions and that your assignments will be determined based on the organization's needs. We appreciate your dedication to our mission and your willingness to contribute to the success of FYP within this framework.

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FYP Wiki

FYP Wiki Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 09/11/2024

1. Introduction

For You Foundation ("we", "us", "our", "ForYouPage.Org" or "FYP") operates Wiki.ForYouPage.Org (the "Wiki"). This Privacy Policy explains in detail how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Wiki. We are committed to protecting your privacy while fostering an open, authentic, and empowering environment for youth advocacy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information:
When you create an account and profile on our Wiki, we collect:
- Email address
- Username
- Password (encrypted)

2.2 User-Generated Content:
Any content you post on the Wiki, including:
- Wiki pages you create or edit
- Comments or contributions to discussions
- Any other information you choose to make public on the Wiki

2.3 Usage Data:
We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with the Wiki, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Date and time of access
- Pages visited
- Actions taken on the Wiki (e.g., edits, uploads)

2.4 Cookies and Similar Technologies:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Wiki. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:
a) To provide and maintain the Wiki service
b) To create and manage your account
c) To enable your participation in the Wiki's interactive features
d) To personalize your experience on the Wiki
e) To communicate with you about Wiki updates, events, and FYP activities
f) To analyze usage patterns and improve the Wiki's functionality
g) To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or misuse of the Wiki
h) To comply with legal obligations

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:
a) Your consent
b) Performance of a contract (our Terms of Service)
c) Compliance with a legal obligation
d) Our legitimate interests, which do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Public Information:
Your profile information and any content you post on the Wiki will be publicly visible. Please be mindful of the personal information you choose to share.

5.2 Service Providers:
We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate, provide, improve, and analyze our services. These providers have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your information.

5.4 With Your Consent:
We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. User Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
a) Right to access and receive a copy of your personal information
b) Right to rectify or update your personal information
c) Right to erase your personal information
d) Right to restrict or object to our processing of your personal information
e) Right to data portability
f) Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Youth Privacy

As our Wiki is intended for youth advocacy, we are committed to protecting the privacy of young users. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using the Wiki, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and its processing there. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information when it is transferred internationally.

The Wiki may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Do Not Track Signals

We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from web browsers.

14. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please contact us for more information.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: hello@foryoupage.org

By using Wiki.ForYouPage.Org, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

This privacy policy reflects ForYouPage.Org's commitment to transparency, youth empowerment, and responsible data handling. It aims to provide comprehensive information about our data practices while maintaining the organization's values of authenticity, agency, and open knowledge sharing.

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FYP Wiki Term of Service

Last Updated: 09/11/2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Wiki.ForYouPage.Org (the "Wiki"), operated by For You Foundation ("we", "us", "our", "ForYouPage.Org", or "FYP"). By accessing or using our Wiki, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Wiki.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Wiki, you affirm that you are at least 13 years old and able to form a binding contract with FYP. If you are under 18, you represent that you have obtained parental consent to use the Wiki.

3. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting a notice on the Wiki or sending an email. Your continued use of the Wiki after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

4. User Accounts

4.1 Registration: To fully participate in the Wiki, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update this information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

4.2 Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4.3 Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

5. User Content

5.1 Ownership: You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Wiki ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant FYP a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content.

5.2 Content Standards: You agree not to post User Content that:
- Is illegal, abusive, harassing, or threatening
- Infringes on any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights
- Contains false or misleading information
- Violates the privacy or publicity rights of any third party
- Contains advertising or solicitations
- Is inappropriate, offensive, or contrary to the spirit of youth advocacy and empowerment

5.3 Content Removal: We reserve the right to remove any User Content at our sole discretion.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 FYP Content: All content provided by FYP on the Wiki is the property of FYP or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Open Knowledge: In line with our commitment to open knowledge sharing, much of the Wiki's content is available under a Creative Commons license. Please check individual pages for specific licensing information.

7. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following activities:
- Violating any applicable laws or regulations
- Impersonating any person or entity
- Interfering with or disrupting the Wiki or servers or networks connected to the Wiki
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Wiki
- Using the Wiki for any commercial purposes without our express consent
- Engaging in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Wiki's purpose of youth advocacy and empowerment

The Wiki may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, products, or services on or available from those websites or resources. You acknowledge sole responsibility for and assume all risk arising from your use of any third-party websites or resources.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Wiki is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Wiki will be uninterrupted or error-free.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, FYP shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use or inability to use the Wiki.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FYP and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, disputes, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, and costs and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Wiki or your violation of these Terms.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [insert applicable state/country], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within [insert applicable jurisdiction] for the purpose of litigating all such claims or disputes.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms will first be tried to be resolved through good faith negotiations. If that fails, the dispute shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by [insert arbitration body] in accordance with its applicable rules.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and FYP regarding your use of the Wiki and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, regarding the subject matter of these Terms.

16. Waiver

Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision.

17. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without FYP's prior written consent. Any attempt by you to assign or transfer these Terms without such consent will be null and void. FYP may freely assign or transfer these Terms without restriction.

18. Youth Advocacy and Empowerment

In line with FYP's mission, users are encouraged to:
- Engage in respectful and constructive dialogue
- Support and empower fellow youth advocates
- Contribute to the collective knowledge and resources on the Wiki
- Use the platform to amplify youth voices in behavioral health policy spaces

19. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: hello@foryoupage.org

By using Wiki.ForYouPage.Org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

This Terms of Service document aims to protect both the users and FYP while fostering an environment of open collaboration, youth empowerment, and responsible digital citizenship. It reflects FYP's commitment to transparency, authenticity, and community-building in the realm of youth advocacy.

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ARCHIVES / HISTORICAL REFERENCES

Decision Structure

Decision Structure for Decentralized Community for FYP

1. FYP Event - Independent
   - The FYP Event operates independently, with its own decision-making process and governance structure.
   - The event organizing committee has complete autonomy in making decisions related to the event, including theme, program, speakers, and partnerships.
   - Decisions are made through consensus or majority vote within the event organizing committee.

2. FYP Community - Decentralized
   - The FYP Community operates as a decentralized network, with no central authority or hierarchy.
   - Community members are encouraged to self-organize and collaborate on initiatives and projects that align with FYP's core values and mission.
   - Decisions within the community are made through open discussions and consensus-building among participating members.
   - Conflicts are resolved through mediation and dialogue, with an emphasis on finding mutually agreeable solutions.

3. FYP Wiki - Decentralized
   - The FYP Wiki operates as a decentralized knowledge base, with content created and curated by the community.
   - Anyone can contribute to the wiki, with an emphasis on sharing resources, knowledge, and community action plans.
   - Edits and additions to the wiki are reviewed by the community through a peer-review process to ensure accuracy and relevance.
   - Disputes over content are resolved through open discussion and consensus-building among interested parties.

Governance:
- FYP is governed by a set of core values and principles that guide decision-making and actions across all aspects of the organization.
- These core values include agency, compassion, authenticity, togetherness, and humor.
- All community members are expected to uphold and embody these values in their interactions and contributions to FYP.

Operation Team:
- The Operation Team is responsible for maintaining the technical infrastructure and ensuring the smooth functioning of FYP's platforms and tools.
- The team is composed of volunteers who are selected based on their skills, expertise, and commitment to FYP's mission.
- Decisions within the Operation Team are made through consensus or majority vote, with an emphasis on transparency and accountability to the broader community.

Independent Anonymous Decision Board:
- The Independent Anonymous Decision Board serves as a moral compass and advisory body for FYP.
- The board is composed of five anonymous individuals who are selected based on their expertise, integrity, and commitment to FYP's core values.
- Board members are required to provide at least five references to support their selection and maintain their anonymity.
- The board provides guidance and recommendations on ethical and moral issues that may arise within the FYP community.
- Decisions made by the board are not binding but serve as a strong moral authority and influence on the community's actions and direction.

This decision structure aims to balance the principles of anarchy and decentralization with the need for guidance, coordination, and adherence to core values. By emphasizing autonomy, consensus-building, and moral authority, FYP can create a dynamic and inclusive community that empowers youth to drive change and address the mental health crisis.

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FYP Code of Conduct

last updated: 11/18/2024

Preamble

We, the youth of ForYouPage.Org (FYP), in order to empower our generation to be fiercely ourselves and to change our world for the better, do hereby unite, ordain and establish this Governance Charter for ForYouPage.Org, for you.

We, all youth of FYP, will prove that authenticity, compassion, and kindness always triumph.

Article I: Values, Mission, Theory of Change

Our values, mission, and theory of change are fully articulated in the FYP Manifesto. This Code of Conduct serves to implement those principles in practice.

Article III: Organizational Structure

Section 1. Independent Anonymous Youth Decision Board

A. Independent Anonymous Youth Decision Board

(Note: Structure approved but implementation pending)

  1. Composition: Individuals under 25 years of age from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and countries.
  2. Selection: Open application process requiring at least five letters of reference attesting to integrity.
  3. Powers: Collective veto power over key decisions and approval authority over FYP general partnerships.
  4. Term: Staggered two-year terms, with half the board selected annually.
  5. Global Representation: No more than 40% of members from any single country.

B. Operation Team

  1. FYP Principle: Director & primary spokesperson of FYP.
  2. FYP Associates: Fully admitted direct builders of FYP with voting rights.
  3. FYP Assistants: Partially admitted direct builders of FYP without voting rights.

C. FYP Community through Operational Products

  1. FYP Wiki: Open collaborative knowledge-sharing platform.
  2. FYP Event: Coordinated advocacy and networking events.
  3. FYP Community: Engagement and support networks for youth advocates.
  4. FYP Intern: paid internship program that allow youth to work in areas of their passion, strictly limited to maintain FYP's core commitment to no monetary incentives. Currently Experimental.

Section 2. Roles and Selection

A. FYP Principle

  1. Selection: Elected annually by majority vote of FYP Associates.
  2. Duties & Power: Primary spokesperson, coordinator of strategic initiatives, ensures adherence to mission and values.

B. FYP Associates

  1. Selection: Majority vote by associates for: a) Recognized youth leaders formally recommended by FYP Associates or b) FYP Assistants i. who have completed 20 youth leader interviews, of which a minimum of 5 must be international demonstrating understanding of those that fyp serves, core values and needs, diversity, and equality of youth, and nonviolent communication, and ii. who have written an essay demonstrating their own ability to be authentic, iii formally recommended by FYP Associates.

  2. Duties & Power: Voting rights on all major decisions and direct builders of FYP operational products; official affiliation

C. FYP Assistants

  1. Selection: Open application, interviews, and majority vote.
  2. Duties & Power: Same as FYP Associates but with no voting rights and contribution to FYP products require supervision of at least 1 FYP Assistant.

Section 3. General Managers

A. Appointment: Rotating 3-month leadership roles for specific projects, open to both Associates and Assistants. B. Selection: Appointed by consensus of the Operation Team.

Section 4. Age Requirement

All team members must be under 26 years of age at the time of admission with exception allowed by majority vote of associates.

Article III: Decision-Making Processes

Section 1. Strategic Decisions

A. Led by the FYP Principle. B. Requires consensus among FYP Associates. C. Subject to veto by the Independent Anonymous Youth Decision Board.

Section 2. Operational Decisions

A. Managed by the FYP Operation Team. B. Requires consultation with relevant team members.

Section 3. Product-Specific Decisions

A. Directed by respective Product Leads. B. Involves consultation with product team members.

Section 4. Proposal and Implementation

A. Any FYP member may propose changes through monthly public hearings. B. Requires majority approval from Associates and absence of veto from the Independent Board.

Section 5. Transparency

A. All voting records, meeting minutes, and organizational documents to be publicly accessible. B. Regular public reports on activities, impact, and financial status.

Section 6. External Engagement and Partnerships

A. Youth Groups: Formal recommendations for partnerships with youth groups may be submitted by any FYP Community Member to the Operation Team. Approved if no majority objection from the Operation Team.

B. Non-Youth Groups: Partnerships with non-youth groups require formal recommendation by an FYP Operation Team, majority approval from the Operation Team, and majority approval from the Independent Decision Board.

C. Active engagement with policymakers and industry leaders to amplify youth voices.

Article V: Ethical Standards and Financial Governance

Section 1. Code of Conduct

A. All members shall uphold FYP's core values, maintain integrity, respect diversity, and foster inclusivity. B. Conflicts shall be resolved through open dialogue, with escalation to the Operation Team and Independent Board if necessary.

Section 2. Accountability

A. Regular peer and self-evaluations conducted quarterly. B. Monthly public reports on activities, impact, and financial status.

Section 3. Financial Principles

A. Volunteer-driven model with minimal financial transactions. B. No monetary compensation for core team members, with limited exceptions for specific intern roles. C. Any funds received shall be transparently allocated for operational costs and youth stipends. D. Major financial decisions require consensus approval from Associates and review by the Independent Board. E. Quarterly financial reports shall be made public.

Article VI: Amendments and Dissolution

Section 1. Amendments

A. Proposal:

  1. Any FYP Associate or Assistant may propose amendments through monthly public hearings.

B. Ratification:

  1. Requires two-thirds majority approval from FYP Associates.
  2. Final approval from the Independent Anonymous Youth Decision Board.

C. Regular Review:

  1. Annual evaluation of operational processes and governance structure.
  2. Recommendations for adjustments presented to the Operation Team for implementation.

Section 2. Dissolution

A. Conditions:

  1. May be considered if FYP no longer effectively serves its mission.

B. Process:

  1. Requires unanimous decision from Associates and approval from the Independent Board.
  2. All assets to be distributed to aligned youth advocacy organizations, as determined by the Independent Board.
ARCHIVES / HISTORICAL REFERENCES

Community Involvement

Creating and strengthening communities is at the heart of everything we do. Living is a collaborative effort, and interpersonal connection is key in building and maintaining a healthy mental environment. We currently (as of July 2023) facilitate one community group in Blacksburg, VA. However, if you're looking to form your own group, either on your own or with our help, then you're in the right place. If you're looking to join something that's already established, we also compile lists of preexisting community groups (clubs, coalitions, etc.) for cities and towns across the globe. 

 

 

 

 

More coming soon...

ARCHIVES / HISTORICAL REFERENCES

Grassroot OnBoard

If you're new to our organization, then here are a few things you can do to get started:
- familiarize yourself with the wiki. Check out our resources, the different pages people have added, and see if we're missing something that you think should be included.
- If you decide you'd like to contribute, go ahead and make an account in the top right corner.
- Creating/editing a page is simple and takes just a few minutes. Please don't delete things that other people have added, and be reasonable with your contributions.

Part 1 Introduce What ForYouPage do (5min brief)

  1. introduce core philosophy
    1. tackle mental health by mobilizing grassroots advocacy
  2. introduce our working model (pyramid)
  3. our Impact
  4. Do you have any questions
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Part 2 Listen

listen to what they do and what they need

understand their mission 

their events type

their engagement level

their current and future plans

Part 3 How to build that center

talk about to get them involved

PROGRAMS & OFFERINGS


MEETING MINUTES & PLANNING DOCS

PARTNERSHIPS & OUTREACH

RESEARCH & TRAINING