OUR WORK
Youth of color deserve equitable systems of support. The work of Rooted Change is guided by action-oriented strategies developed in collaboration with organizations serving BYMOC and their communities.
Our Focus
Through national networks of committed philanthropic and community based leaders, the Rooted Change initiative:
equips philanthropy with tools to make timely and informed investments in BYMOC
assists in executing capacity building strategies to ensure sustainability of grassroots organizations leading this work
advocates for just systems to remove barriers to achieving positive life outcome
amplifies stories of positive change and impact
executes strategies that strengthen collaboration across organizations serving young people of color
Our Approach
Our approach is threefold: staying grounded in the state of YPOC through ongoing dedicated time for learning and dialogue on BYMOC and YPOC topics; setting focused, action-oriented outcomes and policy strategies to change systems and practices that oppress YPOC and the organizations that serve them; and amplifying stories of change from the field, as well as ongoing findings, implemented actions, and impact metrics and learnings of the initiative.