A Future Built on Belonging
At Zuni Pueblo, ZYEP is helping young people stay rooted in their culture and community through arts, athletics, and mentorship.
Our Partners and Programs in Action
Together, we’re putting what we know about how young people learn, grow, and thrive into practice and creating more opportunities for more of them to reach their potential. We’re honored to share some of their stories with you.

What’s giving our partners hope in 2026? From rural innovation to youth civic power to the joy of reading, leaders across the learning ecosystem share the trends fueling their optimism.
When students and families sat side by side with the same information, the quality of engagement changed dramatically.
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In Louisiana, parents and providers aren’t just at the table — they’re leading it. See how Geaux Far is building an early childhood system that works for families, from the ground up.
800+ young people from 42 states applied to the first Rising Generations Summit. One year in, CRG is proving what happens when you truly bet on young people.
Introducing the inaugural Jackie Bezos Researchers in Residence — two scholars joining the Foundation to turn cutting-edge science into real impact for children, families, and communities.
Jackie Bezos, co-founder of the Bezos Family Foundation, passed away on August 14, 2025. Her vision is the blueprint we follow. Read our remembrance of her life and legacy.
The youth leaders of today were shaped by someone who believed in them. Our partners share the changemakers who lit their path and what they’d say to the next generation.
From AI tools for teachers to diverting youth from detention, 12 researchers share the breakthroughs and bold ideas driving their work and giving them hope.
Babies notice physical traits by three months. So why do we wait to talk about identity? Vroom’s new research-backed tips help families start the conversation early — in 19 languages.
nXu’s school-based model is helping young people find their “internal North Star” through SEL, identity, and career exploration.
We’re proud to announce a $185M investment to the Aspen Institute to launch the Center for Rising Generations — a historic commitment to empowering youth as civic leaders, now and for generations to come.
Here’s how the first-ever White House Youth Policy Summit put lived experience at the center of federal policymaking.
Supporting kids without supporting their parents only goes so far. Ascend’s two-generation approach treats the whole family — and after 10+ years, the data backs it up.
Moms have it hard in America. It may be 2024, but the US continues to have the highest maternal mortality…