Young Women Empowered offers programs for teens ages 13-19 in the Greater Seattle area. All of our programs are free to attend and center young women, trans, non-binary, and gender expansive youth. We offer a wide range of topics to explore, but the core themes across all our programs are belonging, wellness, and thriving. Learn more about Y-WE’s mission and values here.
Black Girls/NB Bike
Ride around Seattle, learn the rules of the road, basic bike safety, how to fix a flat tire, and more. Currently enrolling!
Y-WE Write
Develop your writing skills and explore a variety of genres as a community and independently. Currently enrolling!
Y-WE Create
Explore a variety of artistic mediums, take creative risks, and try new things. Currently enrolling!
Y-WE Grow
Put your hands on the land at Marra Farm while learning about environmental and food justice. Currently enrolling!
Black Girls Matter Mentorship
A healing, intergenerational space to be your authentic self with other Black girls and adult mentors. Currently enrolling!
T-Parties
An affinity space for queer and trans young folks, created by queer and trans young folks. Currently enrolling!
Nature Connections
Explore the great outdoors of the PNW alongside a diverse community of belonging.
Black Mermaids
An exploration of Blackness and water! Swimming experience not required.
BIPOC Horse Camp
During this overnight camp, we'll learn to saddle and ride a horse, practice survival skills, and more.
Youth Leadership Council
Deepen your leadership, build facilitation skills, and engage with the community.
Y-WE Alum
Connect with Y-WE alum around the world and get support for navigating adult life.