YEAH! | Youth Engagement and Action for Health

About YEAH!

Youth Engagement and Action for Health (YEAH!) is a 14-week curriculum to engage youth participants in planning and implementing projects designed to create healthier neighborhoods. Youth will be trained to conduct neighborhood assessments, select a meaningful project, and advocate for change with local policy and decision makers. YEAH! is a fantastic way for youth to understand how the design and function of their school and/or community impacts their health, to develop an action plan that can lead to changes, and to advocate for these changes with decision makers in their own community.

YEAH! Curriculum

This YEAH! Curriculum provides guidance to adult leaders in schools, youth serving organizations, faith-based organizations, and other community groups on how to deliver this material to youth. The curriculum provides a variety of content and suggestions to help adults plan and deliver each session.

All YEAH! Resources

Stories

YEAH! has been completed in youth-serving organizations from Boys & Girls Clubs, schools and afterschool programs across the country. Each club operates in their unique way, yet they follow the guidance of the curriculum. Below are four short inspirational stories from some YEAH! clubs