YouthBuild Global: A Worldwide Movement for Opportunity Youth
YouthBuild Philly Charter School is proud to be an affiliate of YouthBuild Global—a movement rooted in love, purpose, and transformation. As part of this expansive global network, YouthBuild Philly is honored to stand alongside hundreds of YouthBuild programs across the United States and around the world, united by a shared commitment: to partner with young people as they reclaim their education, build meaningful careers, and become leaders in their communities.
A Shared Vision for a Better World
Over the past five decades, YouthBuild has evolved into a global force for positive change, serving opportunity youth—young adults who are out of school and out of work—through a holistic model that combines:
- Education
- Career Pathways & Job Training
- Support Services
- Leadership Development
- Alumni Success
At the heart of every YouthBuild program is the belief that young people do not need fixing—they need champions. They need communities that recognize their potential and offer the tools, trust, and opportunities to thrive.
YouthBuild’s Global Reach
Today, YouthBuild operates in over 20 countries, addressing the urgent needs of more than 269 million young people worldwide who are not in education, employment, or training. In every context—urban or rural, developing or industrialized—YouthBuild programs adapt to meet local needs while staying rooted in a proven framework of positive youth development and workforce readiness.
YouthBuild Global, headquartered in Washington, D.C., serves as the guiding force behind this worldwide movement—offering training, technical assistance, capacity building, and policy advocacy to amplify the impact of local programs.
Through its four pillars—convene, lead, partner, and champion—YouthBuild Global unites the network in a shared mission to expand opportunity, elevate youth voice, and build brighter futures.
YouthBuild Philly’s Local Impact, Global Connection
Our program reflects the heart of the YouthBuild model, empowering young people to:
- Earn high school diplomas
- Train and get certified for careers in fields like construction, culinary and healthcare
- Access wraparound support and mentorship
- Serve as change agents in their communities
- Build lifelong relationships through a global alumni network
Through this work, YouthBuild Philly contributes to a global effort that has already helped over 210,000 young people worldwide dedicate more than 52 million hours of service to community revitalization and transformation.
Together with YouthBuild Global, we are building a world that works for all young people—one rooted in love, dignity, and opportunity.
