Explore your interests.
Transform your ideas into reality.
Create your positive impact!
We empower youth to lead and create lasting change. Through hands-on programs, you’ll gain the skills, resources, and opportunities to tackle real-world challenges and make a meaningful impact—locally and globally.
Why Enroll?
Join Us in Making WAVEs
Unlock Your Potential: Discover your interests! Build self-awareness and confidence while boosting your college applications by exploring topics that excite you.
Own Your Impact: Your ideas matter. Gain the skills to launch social ventures and tackle real-world challenges.
Lead with Purpose: Learn to solve global issues, develop business ideas, and make your voice heard.
IB Support: Need help with your CAS project? We’ve got you covered. Take your project to the next level and maximize your learning experience.
Build Your Network: Connect with peers and pros through life-changing experiences and create lasting friendships.
Become A WAVE-Maker: Receive your program certificate, showcasing your leadership and dedication as a changemaker.
Sign up now for YEP for Change!
Youth Entrepreneurship Program For Change (YEP for Change)
We empower you to create the change you envision!
Are you ready to begin your social impact journey? Explore our YEP for Change program and learn about the social innovation process. The program will equip you with the skills, resources, and network to bring your social impact project to life and positively contribute to your community.
When? February 2025
How long? 12 Weeks
Who? High School Students (Grades 10-12)
Get Ready: ACT for Change Starts October 26th!
ACT For Change kicks off on October 26th!
Get ready to step into action and take the lead on addressing one of the most critical challenges facing our community— Clean Water & Sanitation.
What to expect?
As part of this program, you’ll lead the second edition of the BLU Relay Kayak Race, a student-led initiative from the YEP For Change! '24 Cohort. Over the course of four transformative weeks, you will:
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Explore your interests by joining a branding, marketing, sponsorship, finance, or race management task force.
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Collaborate with peers and mentors.
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Raise awareness and support social enterprises focused on SDG 6: Clean Water.
Discover More Programs: Launching Soon
YEP For Change!
Youth Enterpreneurship Program
Duration: 12 Weeks +
Grade: 10-12
Turn Your Ideas into impact! Our in-person interactive program is your opportunity to transform your ideas into social impact projects that create real, lasting change. Collaborate with peers, brainstorm innovative solutions, tackle meaningful challenges and develop your action plan with the guidance of experienced mentors.
ACT For Change!
Action Challenge Task Forces
Duration: 4 Weeks +
Grade: 9-12
Tackle diverse pre-specified challenges. We dive directly into problem-solving and implementation. Our process starts by gathering insights, brainstorming innovative solutions and testing prototypes. Finally, we develop and implement action plans to tackle the challenges.
Workshops For Change!
Duration: Varies
Grade: 9-12
Ongoing learning opportunities to help youth build a better future for themselves. A chance to interact with speakers from different fields who can help them shape their interests, exchange ideas, and offer invaluable insights on their growth journey.