Youth & Community Programs
Youth & Community Programs
Planting Seeds of Wisdom in the Next Generation
Our Youth & Community Programs are designed to inspire, guide, and uplift young people by blending Emotional Intelligence with African-inspired wisdom. These experiences give students and community members the tools to navigate challenges, build resilience, and thrive both personally and collectively.
From classrooms to youth centers, from neighborhood gatherings to after-school programs — ZERA brings a playful yet powerful approach to building social-emotional skills that last a lifetime.
What We Offer
- School Partnerships – ZERA workshops tailored for K–12 and higher education. Students practice empathy, communication, and self-awareness while playing interactive games. Teachers receive toolkits to extend EI learning into the classroom.
- Community-Based Workshops – Partner with nonprofits, faith communities, and neighborhood organizations. Safe, supportive spaces where youth and adults share stories, play, and reflect. Build bridges across generations and cultures through shared proverbs.
- After-School & Summer Programs – Hands-on learning through card-based activities, storytelling, and journaling. Keeps students engaged, creative, and connected outside traditional classroom hours. Fun, youth-led challenges that turn Emotional Intelligence into action.
- Leadership Development for Youth – Cohorts designed to nurture tomorrow’s leaders with EI practices grounded in African traditions. Training in conflict resolution, teamwork, and public speaking. Opportunities to mentor peers and apply EI tools in real community projects.
- Healing Circles for Youth & Families – Guided conversations where young people and parents share openly. Focus on mental health, resilience, and mutual understanding. Incorporates African principles of Ubuntu — ‘I am because we are.’
Why It Matters
- Youth Mental Health: Builds resilience against anxiety, stress, and peer pressure.
• Social Skills: Encourages collaboration, respect, and empathy.
• Cultural Relevance: Centers African proverbs and wisdom, giving youth a sense of identity and pride.
• Transformative Gains: Participants leave with practical EI skills they can use at school, at home, and in their future careers.
Who Benefits
- Schools seeking fresh SEL (Social Emotional Learning) approaches.
• Youth Organizations aiming to empower the next generation.
• Nonprofits & Community Groups focused on mental health, diversity, and cultural pride.
• Families who want deeper connections across generations.
• Funders & Philanthropists investing in programs that create long-lasting community impact.
Pricing & Access
- Workshop Session – $499 per 2-hour workshop (includes materials, facilitation, and digital add-ons)
• After-School/Summer Program – $1,200 per 6-week series (includes curriculum, facilitation guides, and student journals)
• Leadership Cohorts – $2,500 per 10-session program (includes mentorship, leadership toolkit, and final showcase event)
• Healing Circles – $699 per circle (includes facilitator, printed resources, and parent-youth activities)
• Custom Partnerships – Pricing available for schools, districts, and nonprofits seeking large-scale or long-term collaboration
Pull Quotes & Taglines
- “Planting wisdom. Growing leaders.”
• “From the classroom to the community — EI that sticks.”
• “Games today. Skills for a lifetime.”
• “Where culture meets confidence.”
• “Ubuntu in action — I am because we are.”
Call to Action
Ready to bring ZERA Youth & Community Programs to your school, nonprofit, or neighborhood? Contact us today to start planting seeds of wisdom and watch your community thrive with Emotional Intelligence that lasts a lifetime.
