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
GALLERY
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.
DONATE
When you invest in the lives of international youth through YouthCompass, you impact teens who will impact the world. Each YouthCompass region, community and staff member is supported through donations given by individuals, foundations, churches, and corporations dedicated to investing in today’s global teens.
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