Kenyans Abroad: Sheila Van de Graaph and YouthRoots

 

Africa Agenda

Sheila Van de Graaph, executive director of YouthRoots, delivers remarks at the University of Denver Korbel School of International Studies. Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

YouthRoots is a non-profit organization you probably have never heard of. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, it taps into the power of young people to make decisions that affect their lives.

We discovered YouthRoots and their work on November 13th when we attended a gathering at the University of Denver’s Korbel School of International Studies titled “Connectedness in a Disconnected World.”

Africa Agenda commends Sheila Van de Graaph

Speaking to the audience of students, professors, non-profit and community leaders, executive director Sheila Van de Graaph said, The main goal of this event is for us to come together, embrace one another, build each other, support one another, learn from one another, and see the amazing stuff that YouthRoots, especially our young people, are doing.” 

Van de Graaph said the organization has raised over $500,000 in over 14 years to support its programs through its youth fellowship, youth sports, youth development, leadership, and grant-making programs. 

Originally from Kenya, Van de Graaph is a University of Denver Korbel School of International Studies graduate. 

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