Families often face challenges that affect the inter-generational support that youth have during adolescence. This can leave them without role models or mentors to support their transition from youth to adult. The Creating a Village program (Funded by USDA/NIFA Children, Youth and Families At-Risk (2015-41520-30101)) offers practice in life skills such as financial literacy, self-care, maintenance, and healthy living in an environment supported by teen mentors, youth-adult partners, and content experts. The small, selective cohorts allow youth to develop relationships with the support team and each other, and strengthens social, leadership, and resiliency skills and knowledge.
Kahului, Maui
Youth use two-way radios for disaster communication.Ewa Beach, Oahu
Youth practice good hygiene including dental care.Kihei, Maui
Youth learn mindfuless through self-defense by practicing jijitsu.Kahului, Maui
Youth learn safety and nutrition while preparing a meal.Central Oahu
Youth practice budgeting and making spending choices.Makawao, Maui
The program was delivered virtually due to COVID.Kalihi, Oahu
Gardening expert Josh talks about seeds and soil health.
- Maximizing First-Year Planning
- It Takes a Village!”: Social Capital Building in a Remote Hawai‘i Community
We would like to acknowledge and thank our funder, the United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture - Children, Youth and Families At- Risk Sustainable Community Projects for their support of the Creating a Village project.