Project Guuleysi serves youth ages 6-18. Refugee boys and girls from Africa and new comers from other countries are the focus of this customized after school and in school initiative. These youth are at high risk for school dropout, recruitment to gangs, and other high risk behaviors. Named after the Somali verb for success, Project Guuleysi is about preventing these high-risk youth from finding their way to high-risk behaviors. Keeping these young men and young women engaged in structured, positive activities, addressing their academic needs, and working to strengthen their families is Guuleysi’s vision—a way to prevent trouble from finding these young people, and a way to help these young people find success—in school and life. Utah Federation for Youth provides all participants and families with a Parent Handbook, and a After School Handbook.
The Utah Federation for Youth promotes positive youth development and drug prevention through education, community involvement, and outdoor recreation.
Project Guuleysi serves youth ages 6-18. Refugee boys and girls from Africa and new comers from other countries are the focus of this customized after school and in school initiative. These youth are at high risk for school dropout, recruitment to gangs, and other high risk behaviors. Named after the Somali verb for success, Project Guuleysi is about preventing these high-risk youth from finding their way to high-risk behaviors. Keeping these young men and young women engaged in structured, positive activities, addressing their academic needs, and working to strengthen their families is Guuleysi’s vision—a way to prevent trouble from finding these young people, and a way to help these young people find success—in school and life. Utah Federation for Youth provides all participants and families with a 
Parent Handbook