what we believe in

our vision

Women and Youth Supporting Each Other envisions a world in which all women are empowered to determine their future and effect change

our MISSION

To empower young women by providing the resources and support necessary to make positive life choices and create community change

what we do

WYSE mentors and mentees engage in fun, one-on-one outings to spend time together and foster a relationship beyond group sessions. These extra activities are important for building trust and mutual respect between each mentor and mentee and are crucial to WYSE's high retention rate of mentees.

The WYSE program promotes mentee learning outside the classroom through quarterly special events such as museum field trips, college campus visits, environmental excursions, and our signature event, WYSE Future Options Day.

Once a week, mentors travel to their middle school sites to host a group session for mentees on a specific topic. WYSE mentors use an up-to-date and program-specific curriculum to plan and build weekly sessions that are tailored to the unique needs of our mentees. Using the multi-faceted WYSE curriculum as a guide, mentors engage their mentees in decision-making games, in-depth discussions and community action projects.

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what we stand for

Critical Thinking and Decision Making

WYSE women explore fully and think deeply about significant issues in order to make informed, deliberate decisions.

Personal Identity and Self Esteem

WYSE women strive to recognize, explore, and proudly express who they are as individuals.

strong relationships

WYSE women believe in the power of positive relationships to change lives. WYSE women dedicate themselves to being a positive influence and role model for those around them.

Community Change

WYSE women strive to make a better society by gathering information, spreading awareness and taking action on issues that are meaningful to them.

Safe Community and Exploration

WYSE women express their ideas, ask questions, and learn in a safe, open, and accepting community. WYSE women encourage others to speak up and help each other discover new ideas

Women and Youth

Supporting Each Other