University Community Collaborative of Philadelphia

The UCCP prepares and supports youth and young adults to become confident, effective leaders and collaborates with organizations to create cultures that value and integrate the contributions of youth, thereby building stronger communities.

We carry out our mission through programming, capacity building and applied research activities. Our programming is designed to develop the critical thinking and leadership skills of youth so that they can become agents of social change in their communities and beyond. Our capacity building is focused on helping other organizations to incorporate youth into their decision-making processes. Our research is aimed at informing practice in the areas of youth leadership development, university-community collaboration, and civic engagement.

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