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The nation's second-largest school district is investing in Black male students through a proven mentorship program that teaches leadership and life skills. The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project now serves LAUSD students during Black History Month and beyond.
Morocco's youth football development program has impressed FIFA so much that the organization plans to replicate it across Africa. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation earned the recognition after two FIFA inspection visits revealed exceptional training methods and infrastructure.
High school volleyball players in Belton, Texas are building genuine friendships with seniors through weekly chair volleyball games. What started as a single match has grown into a thriving intergenerational program that's catching on with other school teams.
Florida lawmakers passed a bill allowing high school coaches to use personal funds to help students with basic needs like transportation and meals. The legislation came after former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was suspended for helping his players at Miami Northwestern High School.
A cryptocurrency entrepreneur donated £25 million to secure the future of his autism charity, named after the advocate who transformed his childhood. The gift will help the organization continue supporting 25,000 autistic young people across England.
An entire football team just proved that giving back doesn't require a spotlight. Norwich City's first-team players, coach, and sporting director each donated a day's pay to fund youth programs across their community.
Nigeria's National Youth Service Corps received official recognition for dramatically improving how it serves young volunteers at orientation camps across the country. Better food, facilities, and services show how government agencies can transform when they commit to quality.
Mingo Junction, Ohio is building a community innovation center that will bring the town its first medical clinic in years, plus free job training and youth programs. The $6.5 million facility opens this summer with no cost to local taxpayers.
England's poorest coastal town just secured the future of its last youth center after a community campaign won a government grant worth over $500,000. The Pie Factory Music can now stay open for the next generation of young people who need it most.
Two hundred young mothers in Kenya's Kisii County are getting a second chance at education through a government program breaking down barriers to school re-entry. The initiative tackles stigma and poverty that have kept teen mothers from resuming their studies after childbirth.
For over five decades, one Washington facility has helped tens of thousands rebuild their lives after addiction. Sundown M Ranch proves recovery is possible with the right support.
A U.S. Air Force major has shattered 17 Guinness World Records, from bursting 200 balloons with a nail to spinning flaming knives on a balance board. His nonprofit turns these quirky feats into sports equipment donations for underfunded youth programs worldwide.
A Missouri church turned Valentine's Day into a fundraising mission, with volunteers delivering hundreds of flower orders to send 100 students to summer camp. The creative partnership between Allen's Flowers and Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church shows how communities can transform busy holidays into opportunities for youth.
A free online platform is celebrating 20 years of making engineering fun and accessible for kids as young as kindergarten. TryEngineering has equipped teachers with hands-on lessons that have reached millions of young minds worldwide.
New South Wales just launched groundbreaking legislation to revive its struggling live music scene, making it easier and cheaper for venues to host concerts for teenagers. After years of restrictive laws that drove talent to other cities, the state is betting big on bringing music back to all ages.
Ross Stores and Boys and Girls Club are teaming up for the 12th year to help local kids succeed in school. Last year, Albany raised over $2,400, and this year they're aiming even higher.
The University of Texas is throwing a massive two-week science party with over 40 free events, including the nation's largest STEM Girl Day where 10,000 children will explore hands-on science activities. From citizen scientist training to neuroscience talks about social media's impact on our brains, this festival proves learning can be exciting for all ages.
A U.S. Air Force pilot turned program manager has broken 17 Guinness World Records, from fire knife spinning to bursting 200 balloons with a nail. He's using his record-breaking feats to raise money for sports equipment for underfunded youth programs.
Mexico just launched a program that pays 5,000 professional boxers $550 monthly to teach kids boxing and keep them engaged in positive activities. The initiative tackles two problems at once: giving struggling fighters steady income while reaching 100,000 young people nationwide.
Major Jonathan Buckingham balances combat missions with breaking quirky world records, from fire knife spinning on balance boards to bursting 200 balloons with a nail. His nonprofit turns every record into sports equipment for underfunded youth programs.
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