SayPro, in partnership with the United States Peace Corps, is supporting the creation of safe spaces for youth in rural communities, offering areas where they can learn, grow, and connect. SayPro works with local leaders to develop youth centers, recreational facilities, and digital hubs that are inclusive and welcoming. The Peace Corps contributes youth engagement strategies and facilitates peer leadership training. SayPro ensures that these safe spaces are tailored to local contexts and co-designed by young people themselves. These initiatives provide rural youth with alternatives to risky behavior, encourage creativity, and promote positive community participation.
SayPro organizes youth clubs, mentorship programs, and workshops on leadership, mental health, and life skills. SayPro also supports sports, arts, and cultural activities that build self-esteem and community pride. The Peace Corps assists by training volunteers to mentor rural youth and guide peer-to-peer initiatives. SayPro focuses on empowering girls and vulnerable groups to participate equally in these spaces. These activities strengthen social bonds, reduce isolation, and create supportive environments. SayPro ensures that youth feel safe, heard, and valued in their communities.
SayPro collaborates with schools, families, and health providers to integrate support services into youth centers. SayPro ensures access to counseling, career guidance, and digital literacy programs. The Peace Corps helps design holistic programming and monitoring tools. SayPro also builds local capacity to sustain and expand these centers through community ownership. These safe spaces become more than buildings—they become platforms for opportunity and resilience. SayPro believes that every young person deserves a space where they can thrive and lead.
SayPro’s investment in rural youth reflects its values of empowerment, innovation, and inclusivity. Alongside the Peace Corps, SayPro is helping build environments that nurture the potential of rural youth. These safe spaces promote well-being, leadership, and community engagement. SayPro remains committed to ensuring young people have the resources and environments to grow into informed, confident changemakers. Through care, collaboration, and creativity, SayPro builds spaces where youth not only feel safe—but inspired to shape a better future.