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| Young Warriors: Summer 2013 |
Summer 2013, Young Warriors
Young Warriors started as a project that Mayra felt called and compelled to start as a high school student. She wanted to to address the needs of youth, facing the fear of remaining stock in the crossroad of redemption.
Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural:
Young Warriors Project
Young Warriors is a [for youth by youth] Art and Culture, self- empowerment, mentoring program for young men and women ages 14-21; who live within the marginalized communities of the Northeast San Fernando Valley. Our ultimate goal is to help youth gain the leadership and organizing skills that will give them the (self) authority to identify and establish their individual role and purpose within society.
YOUNG WARRIORS’ Philosophy:
"Every YOUTH is, a WARRIOR of their OWN Struggles"
Our Mission:
Is to establish a holistic and transformative community where young people can gain the understanding and importance of self-determination, respect and love. By help young men and women mentally and emotionally prepare for a career path that highlights their strengths and help them become autonomous community leaders.
We believe in treating youth with respect, allowing them to express themselves freely and acknowledge them for the unique talents and imperfections that makes them who they are. We also believe in guiding youth to discover their [own]authority, authenticity, and identity.
What does it mean to be a mentor?
The purpose of the mentor is to assist their mentee in finding their own answers and understand what they have sought assistance for. In one’s lifetime one will have more than one mentor that will serve as a guide in their search for a truth, clarity and understanding of their surroundings, life, self, or specific skill. (Normally, Mentors are chosen by their mentee in order for proper mentoring to occur and take place.)
What does it mean to be a mentor?
The purpose of the mentor is to assist their mentee in finding their own answers and understand what they have sought assistance for. In one’s lifetime one will have more than one mentor that will serve as a guide in their search for a truth, clarity and understanding of their surroundings, life, self, or specific skill. (Normally, Mentors are chosen by their mentee in order for proper mentoring to occur and take place.)
Mentor's Responsibilities:
When one has taken on the role of a leader/mentor, from that moment forward that individual is responsible for modeling behavior that will empower and invoke their mentee(s) to discover their own identity, become collective leaders, and engage in the pursuit of their own happiness.
Since 2007 Young Warriors program has serviced 50+ youth between the ages of 11-24. As of 2015, we have been working closely to train six young adults whom have voiced interest in becoming co-founder of Young Warriors.
Dan Hernandez, Age: 17 (Artes| Cesar Chavez Learning Academy)
Adriana Salazar, Age:17 (Sylmar High School)
Vianey Moreno, Age: 18 (Cal State Northridge)
Teresa Ramirez, Age: 18 (Cal State Northridge)
Militza Tapia, Age: 19 (Los Angeles Mission College)
Founder: Mayra Zaragoza, Age: 25 (Cal State Northridge)
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| Young Warriors at Griffith Park Fall of 2015 |
