Youth activities
At the People’s Budget Office, we are committed to empowering Philadelphia's youth through creative civic engagement, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to actively participate in shaping a more just and equitable city.
In partnership with The Village of Arts and Humanities, we worked with young people to address issues of funding public safety. By exploring how city funding impacts their neighborhoods, youth gain a deeper understanding of the budget’s role in shaping public safety and essential services. Through creative workshops and storytelling they learned to envision a city that reflects their needs and aspirations.
We actively collaborate with Murals on the Move, a mobile program of Mural Arts Philadelphia, to bring civic education directly to young people through afterschool programs and community-based art projects. Murals on the Move transforms public spaces into interactive classrooms where youth can express their ideas, engage in discussions about city resources, and see their creative work make an impact.
To make these lessons accessible to all ages, we’ve developed a Youth Activity Booklet, designed to introduce young people to budgeting concepts, participatory democracy, and the power of collective decision-making. This resource makes civic learning fun, hands-on, and relevant to their daily lives.
