Empowering communities for a brighter future.

Our mission is to create opportunities for growth, collaboration, and social progress in our communities.

The Yapa Project is dedicated to empowering individuals, especially children, through education, community engagement, and fair trade.

We empower children to grow, collaborate, and achieve shared economic and social progress through lifelong learning, playful exploration, and a commitment to social equity.

Our initiatives, including Yapa Play School, Footy for Community, and Tiendita x Yapa, foster a thriving and equitable community for all by providing resources and cultivating partnerships that address educational and economic barriers.

A group of children sitting and playing in an outdoor area with colorful murals on the wall. Some adults are also present in the scene. The setting seems to be a community space or school yard with a mix of casual activity and artwork in the background.

Yapa Play School

Our after-school enrichment program, Yapa Clubs, is a bridge to educational opportunities for at-risk children in Ecuador while meeting the needs of our PRCC Play School Community in Pound Ridge, New York.

Soccer players on a field, one kicking a ball towards a small net, others wearing blue vests and watching.

Footy for Community

Footy FC is a hub for connecting soccer enthusiasts in the Lower Hudson Valley. We empower players to organize casual pick-up games in their communities, fostering a stronger sense of belonging. Beyond the pitch, we contribute to charitable causes and strive to be positive representatives of our communities.

A market stall selling handcrafted, fair trade products including bags and textiles, labeled 'YAPA project.' A vendor stands behind a display. The stall includes colorful woven items, potted sunflowers, and promotional signage.

Tiendita x Yapa

Upholding fair-trade principles, we source our products and collaborate with talented local and global artists, artisans, makers, and farmers. Each sale creates fair, meaningful income for our partners, their families, and their communities.