EmpowerEDAlternatives.org
EmpowerED Alternatives, Inc.
Programming. Advocacy. Research.
What We Do
EmpowerED Alternatives' mission is to create access to transformative learning opportunities that empower youth to lead, connect, and strengthen their communities.
Summer Programming
2026 US-China Friendship Summer Program
A 5-week summer program connecting youth from the U.S. and China through leadership, learning, and cultural exchange.
2026 Summer Youth Participatory Action Research Collaborative
A 5-week summer program where youth investigate local issues, conduct research, and take action on the issues that impact them in their communities.
Past Programs
2026 US-China Winter Program
February 2026
In February 2026, four Youth Ambassadors participated in the 2026 US-China Winter Program. During January, they learned about Chinese language, culture and history as well as planned activities to lead while in China. In February, they boarded planes and flew to Beijing, China to participate in New Oriental Education and Technology Group's US-China Winter Camp. At the camp, they participated in a business entrepreneurship camp and a Model UN camp. Thank you to everyone who donated through our fundraising. Visit our Gallery for images from January and February.
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