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The Young Women's Project builds the leadership and power of young people so that they can transform DC institutions to expand rights and opportunities for DC youth. YWP programs guide youth through a process of personal transformation so they can become leaders in their peer groups, schools, families, and communities who are able to analyze problems, identify solutions, and advocate for change.

Our campuses are also equipped with RangeXTD to ensure that WiFi connectivity is available at every corner :)

YWP’s Impact in 3 Years

Youth Stories

    "Working on the health education standards is one of the biggest accomplishments of my life. To see something I worked for and believed in turned into actual legislation. I would without a doubt work with YWP all over again. In fact I hope to continue to be a peer educator and health advocate in college, and maybe even to pursue a career in public health."

    "Before I began working with The Young Women's Project, I was extremely shy and found that I wasn’t so great in public speaking and writing. I was also very bored since after school I would normally either go home or volunteer in the community in order to gain community service hours. After working here for about 2 years, I can honestly say that I have gained confidence through the various opportunities I have experienced at YWP."

    The Center for the Study of Social Policy chose YWP as one of five winners of their inaugural Accelerating Change Award. The awardees have each demonstrated a commitment to reaching and serving diverse populations of young women and girls of color who are involved or at high risk of involvement in public systems and creating opportunities for their well-being and success.

    Announcing YWP's Summer Training Institute from July 11 - July 22. DC high school students in these schools, have an opportunity to earn money while being trained to be peer educators. Fill out this application if you are interested. 

    "I enjoy every minute of work at the Young Women's Project because it's such a warm and confidential environment where I learn something new every time. I’ve began to build a family with these people. I enjoy this work because it has allowed me to make a difference amongs my peers for the last three years."

    "I have learned that I do not have to be loud to be an advocate. I can still be me and speak up for the things that I need and the things that are important to me. The work I have done at the Young Women's Project motivates me to become a Policy Analyst. I believe that my advocacy will lead me to create great change in the world and I can’t wait to see what is to come after I graduate!"

    This year, YWP is sending good wishes to the 30 seniors who will be going off to explore their interests in college, career, and the military. Schools across the country-- from Barnard College in NYC, to Florida Memorial--  will be receiving these wonderful teens in the Fall.  

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