Youth Run NOLA
This project's parent organization is Youth Run NOLA
It operates in United States
It uses Outdoor pursuits
Entered the Sport for Health and Well-being Award
More about Youth Run NOLA
Youth Run NOLA uses non-competitive, distance running to build a community of healthy, young leaders, so our theory of change uses sport to improve social cohesion for disadvantaged youth. We see an urgent need to help increase equal access for young people to safe physical activity, supportive networks, and leadership roles. A significant part is growing a young person’s network and their knowledge of how to utilize their network. We pride ourselves in helping young people identify and develop strengths in preparation for life ahead. Also, we help youth track their running accomplishments (artifacts like medals, participation beads, Youth Run NOLA gear) help guide youth in reflecting on their record of achievement. We use distance running events with a diverse team of youth, families, teacher-coaches, and community members to build a more cohesive, understanding, and unified community. Youth Run NOLA’s approach is innovative because of the consistency of side-by-side time spent between youth and adults at a 1:1 or 1:2 adults to youth ratio in the same physical activities. We believe, through running, we can continue making New Orleans a more unified community.