Youth Development Network

Youth Development Network www.ydnetwork.org Creating life-changing experiences for youth that lead to long-term success
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Providing customized developmental solutions to educational and business organizations that are dedicated to building environments and cultures where people are valued for who they are and encouraged to become their best.

06/04/2026

WJUSD student Hollie believes leadership begins with understanding 💛 By staying open-minded, kind, and welcoming, she shows how strong communities are built—one meaningful connection at a time, just like the community YDN strives to create ✨



[Excerpt] for a habit to stick, you need to do more than just repeat it, says behavioral scientist BJ Fogg, founder of S...
06/03/2026

[Excerpt] for a habit to stick, you need to do more than just repeat it, says behavioral scientist BJ Fogg, founder of Stanford's Behavior Design Lab. You need motivation, the ability to do the action, and a prompt to do it. "When those three things come together, the behavior happens." https://buff.ly/LJcIrv3


06/02/2026

WJUSD student AJ reminds us that leadership matters 💛 Leadership camp is all about building stronger connections and getting to know others better. That spirit of connection is what community—and YDN—is all about



FINALLY! A music video worth watching over and over again. Please be warned that the long version is graphic, violent, a...
05/29/2026

FINALLY! A music video worth watching over and over again. Please be warned that the long version is graphic, violent, and scary in nature and not recommended for younger audiences. Nonetheless, this version captures some of the best dance cinematography I have seen in a long time. The dancers are awesome and move together in a way that is captivating and fun to watch. Put this one on repeat. https://buff.ly/Ab7IgwL

Two very special stories just dropped. 🎤🎬In the latest episode of In Our Tribe Podcast, we sit down with Gareth Love, Pr...
05/28/2026

Two very special stories just dropped. 🎤🎬

In the latest episode of In Our Tribe Podcast, we sit down with Gareth Love, Principal, and Jim Vetter, Visual Art Teacher at the Performing and Fine Arts Academy at Natomas Charter School — part of the team behind Hip Hop Goes Global, now on its 11th edition and continuing to build community, culture, and global connection through hip hop.

We also released a short documentary focused on the students and their experience through Hip Hop Goes Global — highlighting the impact the program has had across different voices, stories, and communities.

Two pieces. One movement.
Watch both now — links in bio.

Why more Millennials are going ‘chronically offline’ and turning back to analog experiences. https://buff.ly/A0xUbCE
05/27/2026

Why more Millennials are going ‘chronically offline’ and turning back to analog experiences. https://buff.ly/A0xUbCE

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05/26/2026

Check out our latest Too Dope newsletter! Your go-to source for staying in the know. Don’t miss out on the latest updates and a new podcast episode. https://buff.ly/LbY3l0J





05/25/2026

The Million-Dollar Question: Giselle Garcia from NorCal Resist on Sustaining Movement Work
Movement work often demands nonstop responsiveness, with teams constantly showing up during moments of urgency and crisis. Giselle Garcia reflects on the reality that many organizers are so focused on supporting others that they neglect their own well-being.
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05/22/2026

Building a World Without Scarcity: Giselle Garcia from NorCal Resist on Hope in Action
Giselle Garcia explores the idea of creating a world without scarcity and asks an important question: what does hope look like when we put it into practice? Her answer centers community, action, and collective care.
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05/21/2026

Hope Is in Our People: Giselle Garcia from NorCal Resist on Values & Institutions

Giselle Garcia challenges us to think deeply about the values and institutions we choose to protect. As communities face real harm and loss, she reminds us that hope is rooted in people—not systems.

Click this link to watch the full video: https://buff.ly/SMfoavh





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