Our youth empowerment projects work to support students and improve educational opportunities for communities in Los Angeles. By offering mentorship programs, tutoring, and resources, our projects collaborate with volunteers to empower and support the youth and guide them through their educational journeys.
Asian American Tutorial Project (AATP)
Providing tutoring and mentoring services to the children of the Chinatown Service Center in LA Chinatown so they are equipped and inspired to pursue a higher education.
Bruin Initiative
Alleviating educational inequality and promoting higher education by providing free AP and college-admissions instruction to high school students around Los Angeles.
Central Valley Project
Assisting high school students from California’s Central Valley in pursuing higher education.
Casa Heiwa Angelina Mentorship Program (CHAMPs)
Empowering the youth of Echo Park in Los Angeles and within their community through support and guidance for secondary education as well as other opportunities.
Pilipino Recruitment and Enrichment Program (PREP)
Serving as a first year pipeline into the greater Pilipinx community at UCLA.
Project Literacy
Strengthening skills in reading and writing, inspiring mentorship across age and social differences, and fostering mutually supportive, long-lasting friendships.
The Bruin Experiment
Cultivating and inspiring scientific curiosity in the younger generation through mentorship, hands-on demonstrations, and annual science fairs.
Writer’s Den
Community of UCLA students from all majors who are passionate about stories.
Women and Youth Supporting Each Other (WYSE)
Providing the resources and support necessary to empower young women to make confident and informed life decisions and community change.
UNICEF at UCLA
Supporting the rights and well-being of every child through education, advocacy, and volunteer projects.
SCOPE Fitness and Nutrition at UCLA
Curbing epidemically rising levels of childhood obesity in Los Angeles.
Watts Tutorial Program
Serving students in East LA through tutoring and mentoring programs.
Kids Korner
Serving the Los Angeles community through tutoring and mentoring programs that provide underserved youth with academic and learning opportunities.