SayPro, in collaboration with the United States Peace Corps, is actively supporting the development of safe and inclusive public spaces for youth. SayPro understands that such spaces are essential for personal growth, learning, and social interaction. These include community centers, sports areas, and creative hubs where young people can explore their interests. With Peace Corps support, SayPro involves youth in the design process, ensuring the spaces reflect their needs and aspirations. SayPro believes in creating environments where young people feel seen, heard, and supported in pursuing their goals and building positive peer relationships.
SayPro organizes community workshops to gather youth input on public space design. These forums allow SayPro to prioritize features such as libraries, sports equipment, performance stages, and digital labs. Peace Corps volunteers help facilitate these events and bring global best practices to local planning. SayPro also ensures these spaces are accessible to youth with disabilities and from marginalized backgrounds. Inclusive design is a cornerstone of SayPro’s youth development strategy. By giving young people ownership in creating their environments, SayPro fosters responsibility and pride in community infrastructure.
SayPro supports programming within these youth spaces by offering workshops, mentorship, and events. Topics range from mental health to entrepreneurship, and are co-facilitated by Peace Corps volunteers. SayPro believes that physical spaces are only part of the equation—what happens within them truly matters. These programs help youth develop confidence, leadership skills, and a sense of community belonging. SayPro also collaborates with local governments to ensure funding and long-term maintenance of these spaces. This partnership model ensures that youth facilities are vibrant and sustainable.
SayPro measures impact through youth engagement levels, skill development outcomes, and feedback loops. Community leaders and Peace Corps volunteers help SayPro monitor how well the spaces are used and maintained. SayPro documents these stories of transformation to inspire replication in other areas. The initiative is a testament to SayPro’s belief in community-led change. Through the creation and enrichment of youth spaces, SayPro is nurturing the next generation of leaders—equipped, connected, and committed to their communities’ futures.