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  2. YWCA USA - Wikipedia

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    YWCA USA was founded as the Young Women's Christian Association in New York City in 1858. In 1905, the Harlem YWCA hired the first Black woman general secretary of a local YWCA branch, Eva del Vakia Bowles. Bowles joined the national association as the head of "colored programs" in 1913 and remained in that capacity until 1932.

  3. List of youth empowerment organizations - Wikipedia

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    Y. Young Men's Christian Association. Young Muslim Advisory Group. Young Religious Unitarian Universalists. Young Yatri Organization. Youth Activism Project. Youth Liberation of Ann Arbor. Youth on Board. Youth Service America.

  4. Youth empowerment - Wikipedia

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    Youth empowerment programs are aimed at creating healthier and higher qualities of life for underprivileged or at-risk youth. [1] The five competencies of a healthy youth are: (1) positive sense of self, (2) self- control, (3) decision-making skills, (4) a moral system of belief, and (5) pro-social connectedness.

  5. Youth organizations in the United States - Wikipedia

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    —BSA Troop 97 [is 1] Columbian Squires is a Catholic boys' Scout-like organization run by the Knights of Columbus. The Squires considers itself to be an athletic team, social club, youth and civic improvement group, management training, civil rights group and spiritual development program. Squires history The Columbian Squires were begun in 1925. In December 2012, the Knights of Columbus was ...

  6. Young Religious Unitarian Universalists - Wikipedia

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    Canadian Unitarian Council. Young Religious Unitarian Universalists ( YRUU) is a term used within the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) in the United States and formerly the Canadian Unitarian Council. YRUU was an organization at the continental level primarily run by youth, ranging in age from 14 to 20, with mentoring adult partners.

  7. History of youth rights in the United States - Wikipedia

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    1930s–1950s. Youth rights first emerged as a distinct issue in the 1930s. The Great Depression kick started the radicalization and politicization of undergraduates for the first time. Youth Rights first began to emerge through the National Student League, and were furthered greatly when young people across the country banded together to form ...

  8. Youth participation - Wikipedia

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    Youth rights. Youth participation is the active engagement of young people throughout their own communities. It is often used as a shorthand for youth participation in any many forms, including decision-making, sports, schools and any activity where young people are not historically engaged.

  9. Youth With A Mission - Wikipedia

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    Website. ywam.org. Youth With A Mission (typically shortened YWAM, generally pronounced / ˈwaɪwæm /) is an interdenominational Christian training organization. Founded by American missionary Loren Cunningham and his wife Darlene Cunningham in 1960, YWAM's stated purpose is to "know God and to make Him known".