YEP

Charlie Black

admin — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:54:51 +0000

Charlie Black is the Promotional Director for YEP!. A consummate artist and a “jack-of-all-arts,” Charlie dabbles in filmmaking, poetry, songwriting, singing and playing bass. He wishes to assist YEP! because he feels that everyone should get a second chance in this life, no matter what, as he himself was once threatened by poverty.

Meet the Newbies!

admin — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:22:24 +0000

Hello Yeppers!

We’ve added a couple of great people to our team: Kiran Dhillon, who is our new Communications Director and Charlie Black. Read more about them on our “about us” page.

YEP is working on hosting a music and arts event at Fleetwood Park hopefully in August. Check our page for updates on when and where this fundraising will take place! We’re looking for any poets, musicians or artists of any sort who are interested in performing at this event!

Also, our next drive is going to be during September. If you’re interested in helping out, please contact us.

Peace,
-The YEP Team!

Change-Makers

admin — Sat, 31 May 2008 19:15:41 +0000

Oh gosh, where do I start? These young people make me want to be better: whether that means being a better person, a better leader, a better friend… whatever! I’m not just talking about the kids who have done loads for social causes, but also the kids who’ve shown the world nothing but love. I’m talking about the type of people who have this contagious compassion and attitude about life that everyone gets engulfed by to create this chain reaction of giggly bubbly joy! I don’t know about you, but I think that’s a major plus for a world that’s becoming so full of pain and suffering of late.
We tend to overlook the people who have this amazing ability to turn depression into love. WE NEED MORE OF THEM! And then there are the people who take compassion and a sense of duty to create change out of pure devotion… WOW.

We all have times where we’re pessimistic about the world and where we’re headed but its people like the amazing youth I see today who keep me wanting try harder when I see how optimistic and strong they are. It’s this undying commitment and dedication that they carry that makes me so proud and honoured to help them. So, basically what I mean to say is: for the change-makers out there, don’t let people tell you that you’re naive for what you’re doing. At least you’re making a change; whether that’s means inspiring other kids like me, or whether it’s fighting poverty like the Power Rangers against Lord Zedd.

Thank you.

You have all of my respect,

-Sara Bansal (President)

Kiran Bath

admin — Sat, 31 May 2008 18:29:58 +0000

(Director)

Hi, my name is Kiran Bath. I am currently attending Kwantlen University and majoring in criminology and psychology. I joined this organization because it is one of the few out there that allow youth to become involved in what’s going on in their community. What I like most about it is that it is run totally and fully by youth, so their ideas and views are taken, and used to fight poverty.

| Contact Kiran |

Linda Liu

admin — Fri, 23 May 2008 03:08:44 +0000

(Director)

I am a grade 11 student at Sands Secondary in Delta. I am committed to human rights and global issues, I am working to plan “Change the Beat” benefit concert for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and I founded/run the Sands Secondary Global Issues Club. I am also a member of BC Youth Parliament and the Delta/Surrey Coordinator for Youth Canada. I’m the Secretary for the Youth Arts Council of Surrey and currently volunteering at Kinsmen Place Lodge Senior Home. I am very interested in the sciences and participated in the 2008 BC Sanofi-Aventis Biotalent Challenge and the 2008 Canada-Wide Science Fair.

| Contact Linda |

Sara Bansal

admin — Fri, 23 May 2008 03:08:01 +0000

(Founder/President)

Hello, my name is Sara Bansal and I’m currently 17 years old in the 12th grade at Fleetwood Park Secondary School. I began this organization partly because every initiative I’d been involved with was either not collaborating with other youth initiatives, or they weren’t youth-based at all. The real reason, though, is that I truly believe we have the largest impact on the world as a young force and would love to show kids that they’re not naïve to think they can do something. I firmly believe that working for change is something every youth should experience as a way to discover what power they really hold and to gain a new view of the world and themselves. I’m a pretty normal girl: I do my homework, write music, play the guitar and dedicate my time to trying to make this world a little better!

| Contact Sara |

Introduction

admin — Fri, 23 May 2008 03:03:20 +0000

Not only do youth make up a large portion of the population now, but they also make up the future of our world. We’re a force that can definitely create a change for the better, if we begin now. YEP: Youth Ending Poverty—a youth created, youth oriented and youth organized group—thrives to unite and assist youth in their efforts to change the world. Currently we’re working on creating a network of initiatives throughout BC, so that Student Leaders can connect and collaborate with one another on similar projects, whether they are poverty-related or not. We’re also integrating a mentorship program with Global Agents for Change for any students interested in becoming better leaders and taking their initiatives to the next level. We also hold food/clothes drives for the homeless in downtown Vancouver where we get to meet face to face with them and learn more about what life is like living on the streets.

New Name: YEP (Youth Ending Poverty)

admin — Wed, 07 May 2008 03:03:39 +0000

Hello Yeppers!

As you’ve noticed, VAPY has changed its name to YEP: Youth Ending Poverty! Don’t fret, we still do the same thing!
Peace
-The YEP Team

YEP Receives Young Agents of Change Award

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:05:58 +0000

YEP (Formerly known as VAPY: Vancouver’s Anti-Poverty Youth) RECEIVING THE YOUNG AGENTS OF CHANGE AWARD!

Hello Yeppers!

As the title says, VAPY/YEP’s receiving the Young Agents of Change award! This is an award for outstanding efforts in the local community when it comes to dealing with and raising awareness for social issues for young entrepreneurs! The Global Agents for Change will be supporting us with the mentorship program and finances needed for the success of VAPY/YEP in its long run. We will also be recognized at their 2nd annual Gala on March 29th.
Thank you so much for your help, this definitely wouldn’t have been possible without you! Note that this is not any particular person’s success, but rather a unified equal success for everyone involved!
Peace

-The YEP Team