Founded in 2009, Youth L.E.A.D. Miami is a “food justice” organization that educates, empowers, and employs middle and high school students from underserved communities in educational programs that foster sustainable food practices. Youth L.E.A.D. Miami’s goal is to establish a coalition of passionate youth activists capable of addressing food and environmental injustices in underserved communities such as their own.
Youth L.E.A.D. offers several different programs and services: a four-month after-school program, paid apprenticeships for teens, community outreach and research, and cooking classes. These programs increase the students’ access to healthy food and green spaces while introducing them to eco-friendly habits.
Notably, Youth L.E.A.D. calls the Lab Miami campus home.
Contact Information
Youth L.E.A.D. Miami website
Youth L.E.A.D. Miami on Facebook
Youth L.E.A.D. Miami on Twitter
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Youth Food Justice Activism
- Organizations and initiatives empowering young people to address food and environmental injustices in underserved communities offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in sustainable agriculture and affordable access to healthy food.
- Teen Apprenticeships in Sustainability
- Paid apprenticeships for teens in sustainable agriculture and environmental activism could foster engaged, socially-conscious workforces and drive innovation for green business models.
- Eco-friendly Education for Underserved Youth
- Educational programs for underserved youth that increase access to green spaces and eco-friendly habits can provide long-term benefits for healthier, more sustainable communities.
Sectors Adopting This
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Leadership development organizations like Youth L.E.A.D. Miami offer innovative approaches to combating food deserts and environmental injustice in low-income neighborhoods.
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Youth-led initiatives like Youth L.E.A.D. Miami present opportunities for innovation in sustainable urban agriculture, food waste reduction, and equitable food access.
- Green Education
- Organizations like Youth L.E.A.D. Miami fill a critical gap in eco-friendly education for underserved youth, providing a model for schools, community centers, and other educational institutions to incorporate sustainability and environmental activism into their curriculums.
