Increase
MENTAL HEALTH
Decrease
VIOLENCE
VIO
Join our end-of-year fundraiser where we are raising
$300,000
to serve over 600 students next year. Every dollar counts and goes directly to grass-roots youth-programming on the souths-side of Chicago
By donating to us you directly support our 2 cornerstone programs.
1. Rebels for Peace Youth Leaders – A transformational leadership program for south side Chicago youth ages 16-25 designed to improve mental health, uncover resilience, and teach them how to mentor the next generation.
2. The Mini Rebels for Peace – An interactive, engaging, and evidence-based Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program taught by the Rebels for Peace youth leaders to 4th-8th grade students in south side Chicago public schools that decreases conflict, violence, and behavioral issues by increasing mental health, resilience, and problem-solving capacity.
Why your support matters
While focus on youth mental health has increased in recent years, it has not always been presented in an accessible way where kids can effectively engage with it. The Rebels for Peace program has a different approach. We deliver youth-led Social Emotional Learning experiences that are evidence-based, engaging, and that kids actually want to be part of.
Our program is unique, as it’s not delivered by traditional educators but by young leaders aged 18-25 from the south side community. Our facilitators offer a deep level of understanding and relatability that gives them the credibility and skills to listen to the kids and more effectively bring out the potential they have inside.
Here’s what Principals are saying about our impact in our schools:
ABOUT REBELS FOR PEACE
Rebels for Peace is a youth-led initiative with the mission to bring relatable, transformational and sustainable mental health and violence prevention services to youth in underserved communities. We serve as an inspiration for the youth to discover how to deal with mental health issues, depression, anxiety, lack of motivation, stress, violence, conflict, and more.
This is not your standard Social Emotional Learning program or youth mentoring.
This is long-term sustainable change.
Below you can see firsthand the power and potential the kids you are sponsoring have.