www.hify.org
Participants from our Digital Storytelling Workshops
HIFY's is a multicultural organization whose mission
is to improve the health and well-being of underserved young people through
innovative youth leadership, popular education and advocacy, in pursuit of
multi-level social change.
Bay Area youth are faced with a multitude of decisions every day that affect their health — decisions about sex, substance use and relationships are just a few. There are many options for these youth, ranging from those that involve extreme risk to no risk at all. So how do they make those decisions? Well, according to young people, their top three sources of information are their friends, the media and good old-fashioned experimentation.
This is where HIFY comes in. We strive to reduce the risks by helping young people understand safer options and adopt healthy behaviors. We treat youth as individuals, with the right and the power to make informed choices and lead healthy lives. Only young people know their personal life experiences and health needs, and HIFY coaches them to become their own health advocates. At the same time, we teach other organizations and communities to listen to young people and support them as they seek to live healthy lives.
Bessie, one of our Trainers, facilitating a workshop
HIFY believes...
...youth have the right to ask difficult questions and expect real answers.
...youth have the right to have good friends, get a great education, feel safe, and be healthy.
...youth have the right to expect the most from friends, teachers, doctors, coaches, counselors, and parents!
