DYCD My Brothers & Sisters Keeper Youth Council

What is the My Brothers and Sisters Keeper Council (MBSK): The Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) in collaboration with the Young Men’s Initiative (YMI) and ENTERTAINERS FOR EDUCATION ALLIANCE, INC - I WILL GRADUATE (E4EA-IWG) is looking to create a platform for young people throughout NYC that amplifies Youth-Voice and Youth-Choice. This council will be the galvanizing body that connects and mobilizes youth councils across the city.

The range of youth council of youth collectives who participate may include neighborhood-based youth councils youth groups and youth boards affiliated with all DYCD youth-serving program areas serving ages 16 -24. Research demonstrates that service-learning programs can help develop critical thinking, personal responsibility, positive attitudes toward school, and increased civic engagement. Furthermore, engaging youth in social change can have benefits to both the youth and their communities. Studies have shown that engaging youth in programs that address community issues, allows youth to begin to see themselves differently and develop feelings of connectedness and social responsibility

Mission: Provide a platform for youth to feel empowered and affect change within their communities.

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