Burberry Inspire

Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) provides the youth in San Francisco, California a sense of belonging and vital tools and experiences to succeed in life. Founded in 1970, CYC now serves over 8,000 youth each year and is one of only a few agencies in San Francisco addressing the needs of a diverse population of low-income, high-need and at-risk Asian Pacific Islander, Latinx and African American young people. Its many services include academic and college counselling, job placement and employment training, crisis intervention and mediation, leadership development, and technology and computer training.

Sarah Wan, Executive Director at the CYC - “For over 53 years, Community Youth Center of San Francisco has provided the diverse youth of our city with a sense of belonging and the necessary tools and experiences to succeed in life. Now, with the support of the Burberry Inspire programme – which we are thrilled to be a part of – we can broaden our impact and provide vital resources to help our young people discover and unlock their potential in academic achievement, creativity and leadership. The direct effects of this partnership will be seen in the expanded opportunities our youth will have to help others and learn from their peers, to refine their skills and to amplify their voices. Above all, we look forward to witnessing our youth at CYC become more engaged and invested members of their community, inspiring others as they’ve inspired us.”

Funded by The Burberry Foundation

Co&So is a consortium of 14 social enterprises and a community of almost 5,000 members that has been operating in Tuscany, Italy and at a European level since 1998, designing welfare solutions and personal services. Co&So operates in the fields of education, social inclusion, care, active labour policies, culture and tourism, and promotes accessibility, proximity, quality and innovation. The consortium’s mission is to invest in human capital and enhance people’s skills, talents and abilities because this allows non-profit organisations to play a new role as an agent of social transformation.  

Claudia Calafati, Director of the Co&So Consortium - “Public resources allocated to youth policies have significantly reduced in recent years. Being part of the Burberry Inspire programme will allow us to experiment and implement innovative youth working models. We imagine a significantly high impact for young people; we will involve adolescents and young people in situations of socio-cultural poverty, offering them opportunities and experiences that would otherwise be inaccessible, to promote their talents and creativity.”

Funded by The Burberry Foundation

Founded in 1997, CSV Milano serves 1,000 youth annually in Milan, Italy. It collaborates with the municipalities throughout the metropolitan city of Milan, schools and universities, and other organizations to promote a culture of volunteering and solidarity.

Veronica Degan, Project Coordinator at CSV Milano - “At CSV Milano, our role is to promote, support and qualify volunteering in all its forms to support social change and respond to the needs of our communities. We’re so excited to be participating in Burberry Inspire because it will help us provide the tools to improve the creative skills of young people and, in turn, increase their self-esteem, self-confidence, teamwork and communication – all essential for becoming the adults of tomorrow. We are looking forward to coming together with Burberry, IYF and The Burberry Foundation to build an open window for the community to demonstrate the potential of this generation, which often remains unheard or silent.”

Funded by The Burberry Foundation

Founded in 2000, the Future for Youth Foundation in Korea (FYF) is a social welfare foundation dedicated to fostering talent and with the vision of a society where everyone can achieve a bright and healthy future. It runs professional social contribution projects such as education and mentoring programmes, scholarships and educational environment-improvement projects. FYF believes that creative development opportunities play a vital role in helping young people identify their strengths, determine a career path and prepare for future success. It serves over 200,000 youth annually.

Doyeon Kim, Assistant Manager at Future for Youth Foundation - “The Burberry Inspire programme will support an initiative that enables all young people to unleash their inherent creativity through science, engineering, maths and the arts, and to grow leaders of tomorrow through activities and experiences that proactively address the many challenges facing our society. Through the experience of working in a team, as part of a programme designed to improve leadership and problem-solving skills based on creativity, teens will develop communication and collaboration skills that are essential for their future.”

Funded by The Burberry Foundation

Founded in 1998, Girls Inc. of New York City (GINYC) inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, delivering life transforming programs to girls, young women, and gender-expansive youth throughout New York City. The organization serves 10,000 students annually across 150+ middle and high-schools with comprehensive, "whole girl" programming that fits directly into the framework of creative youth development.

April Caldwell, Chief Programs Officer at GINYC - “Girls Inc. of New York City inspires all girls to be strong, smart and bold. Our research-based, culturally relevant curricula – delivered by trained professionals – equips girls for academic success and prepares them to live healthy and physically active lives. What excites me most about the Burberry Inspire programme is that it will provide opportunities for our girls to create change within their communities. For example, we are creating and designing a conference for nearly 1,000 girls to come together and develop the skills to advocate for themselves and their communities. Through creating, organising and connecting, we believe that they will be able to uplift each other’s voices to create change across New York City.”

Funded by The Burberry Foundation

The Girl Scouts of Japan (GSJ) has been a leader in positive youth development in Japan for 100 years, with a focus on girls and young women. Founded in 1920, GSJ serves over 30,000 girls and women annually with the mission of enabling girls and young women to think and to work on their own for happiness and peace as responsible citizens.

Nanae Aida, National Commissioner of Girl Scouts of Japan - “We are very pleased to be a part of the Burberry Inspire programme and look forward to increasing opportunities for our young people to develop their creativity. Girl Scouts has transformed the lives of girls and young women worldwide for over 100 years and has always placed value on utilising practical skills to empower and create global citizens. Through the programme, we will be enabled to enhance and expand our efforts, offering our Girl Scouts the opportunity to channel creativity into their learning experiences and into action to make a better world."

Funded by The Burberry Foundation

Haja Center (Seoul Career Center for Youth & Future) is a facility for young people established in 1999 by Yonsei University upon entrustment by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. It plans, develops and implements alternative career planning programs, and engages in activities promoting a sustainable career exploration ecosystem with the aim of creating a ‘youth culture of active self-participation in preparing for the future’. 

Hwang Yunok, Head Director of Haja Center - “Through Burberry Inspire, we intend to address the social issue of limited career options for youth by fostering their creativity through arts and cultural activities. With 25 years of experience, we empower young people to shape their lives amidst today’s challenges.”

Funded by The Burberry Foundation

Founded in 1989, Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) currently helps over 3,100 young people a year overcome barriers through exceptional, free, integrated programs and personalized guidance in a trusted, nurturing environment. From a dynamic youth orchestra and sophisticated visual arts department to sport offerings, STEAM classes, wraparound counselling and family resource services, at HOLA students have access to creative learning experiences that nurture cognitive development, personal growth, leadership and cultural expression.

Tony Brown, CEO of Heart of Los Angeles - “We believe young people can achieve anything when given equitable access to the tools for success. Through Burberry Inspire, we’re excited to be able to give young people the access they deserve to high-quality arts programming and creative opportunities in a variety of spaces. There is no end to what we can accomplish when we invest in the creative capacity of our young people. At Heart of Los Angeles, we pride ourselves on helping youth to find inventive solutions for today’s problems, so that we can have a brighter future tomorrow.”

Funded by The Burberry Foundation

Established in 1993, Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation (HKYAF) is a charity that provides access to high quality, non-competitive free-of-charge arts experiences for all young people aged 5 to 25. Each year, HKYAF reaches over 800,000 people through its projects, exhibitions and performances.

Wendy Tsang, Director at Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation - “We are honoured to take part in this incredible Burberry Inspire programme. Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation is committed to empowering young individuals through the arts, sharing a common mission with Burberry Inspire. We believe that all young people, regardless of their abilities, have the potential to become valuable talents and drive positive change within their communities.”

Funded by The Burberry Foundation

The International Youth Foundation (IYF) stands by, for and with young people. Founded in 1990, it is a global non-profit organisation with programmes directly benefiting eight million young people and operations spanning over 105 countries. Together with local community-based organisations and a network of partners, it connects young people with opportunities to transform their lives. The IYF believes that educated, employed and engaged young people possess the power to solve the world’s most challenging problems. Its vision is to see young people inspired and equipped to realise the future they want. 

Susan Reichle, President & CEO of the programme’s principal partner, IYF - “At the International Youth Foundation (IYF), we believe all young people possess the potential to transform their lives and create positive change in the world. This fundamental belief is also at the heart of Burberry Inspire. Together with local youth-serving organisations around the globe, we will equip and support young people to unlock their creativity, develop their confidence, share their voices with the world and create the bright future to which they are entitled. If that’s not inspiring, I don’t know what is.”

Funded by The Burberry Foundation

New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school programming in New York City, serving 30,000 students across NYC. Founded in 1992, its mission is to help bridge the opportunity gap among students in underinvested communities by providing programmes designed to improve academic performance, health and wellbeing, self-confidence and leadership skills. NYE offers relevant programming in STEM, the visual and performing arts, sport, and college and career readiness across 160 locations.

Rachel Gazdick, CEO of New York Edge - “What excites me about the Burberry Inspire programme is the opportunity that it brings to our children. Our kids are passionate, and they need the tools and equipment, as well as the teachers and resources, to really ignite their creativity and find out what they are good at. This type of partnership allows our students to spark their intellectual curiosity and be guided through how they can imagine themselves in the future. The impact is tremendous, not just on our students, but on their families, their communities and the next generation.”

Funded by The Burberry Foundation

OnSide is a national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose. They fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound Youth Zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas where young people can learn and grow, share and celebrate their success together. Each year, 50,000 young people are supported by Youth Zones.

Jamie Masraff, CEO at Onside - “Partnering with Burberry for this programme is exciting for us at OnSide and even more so for the young people we work with across our Youth Zone Network. Our Youth Zones support young people in some of the most deprived areas of the UK by providing them with opportunities they otherwise would not have had – and that is exactly what Burberry Inspire is all about. We know that talent is evenly distributed across the UK, but opportunity is not. By engaging with the activities and support we will be able to offer, thanks to Burberry, young people will be able to increase their confidence and develop creative skills that will hugely benefit them throughout their lives.”

Funded by The Burberry Foundation