ABOUT YOUTHCOMPASS

YouthCompass is a cross-cultural community program which addresses the unique needs of mobile teens by providing caring adult role models who come alongside and assist them in navigating life. Through regular events, open dialogue, and service projects, we give students a place to belong and opportunities to grow.

Partner

We partner with families, schools, communities, churches, businesses and governments

Empower

We empower youth workers, teachers, student leaders and parents with training and dialogue to raise awareness and amplify the teen voice

Serve

We serve local communities by responding to practical needs

Our homes are not defined by geography or one particular location, but by memories, events, people and places that span the globe.
M. Gardner

OUR NETWORK

UPCOMING EVENTS

EUROVENTURE UNPLUGGED 2024

Camp Dates: 29 July – 03 August

Location: Lenk im Simmental, Switzerland

 

MICN GLOBAL GATHERING 2024

Date: October 7 - 10

Buenos Aires, Argentina

 

RESOURCES

HELPING YOUNG INTERNATIONALS THRIVE

What are some practical ways parents, caregivers and the International Church can support and encourage youth in these communities?

LIFE IN MOTION - Growing Through Transitions

In Life in Motion, we discover that people who made transitions in ancient times responded in remarkably similar ways to moving as we do today. Life in Motion is available in English, German, French and Spanish.

NAVIGATE CURRICULUM

Learn about the unique demographic of TCKs and CCKs, and start thinking about designing ministry around their particular backgrounds and needs.

CHRIS O’SHAUGHNESSY

An adult Third Culture Kid and an extremely talented international speaker, Chris provides insight, humor and infectious passion when discussing lessons learned from teens who’ve grown up internationally and other TCK-related topics. He has been the YouthCompass speaker at Project Compassion and also speaks at camps, colleges, service projects, schools, churches, banquets and other events.

INTERNATIONAL THERAPISTS DIRECTORY

This directory is specifically focused on therapists experienced in working with TCKs and expat families. These therapists are located around the world and the aim of this directory is to make it easier for international families to find them. Neither YouthCompass nor those who maintain the directory are offering any specific referrals. However, it is a great place to start when looking for a therapist that will be able to work well with a family that has lived overseas.

AMONG WORLDS BLOG

The quarterly Among Worlds blog speaks directly to the heart issues that many adult Third Culture Kids (ATCKs) face: relationships, grief, transitions, home, values and many more. Among Worlds will also help parents, educators and others better understand the needs and experiences of the TCKs whose lives they are shaping today. This blog is produced by the Among Worlds Editor, Margie, and is a great place to find resources and information.

Magazine Archives (2001-2023) - A treasure trove of themed articles over 22 years.

For Euro donations please contact info@youthcompass.org for instructions.

CONTACT US

Email us: info@youthcompass.org

US Mailing Address:

YouthCompass International

4701 SW Admiral Way #148

98116 Seattle, WA, USA

Phone: + 1 206 937 7070

 

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