At Gen 1 in 5 Inc., we believe that prevention starts with awareness and real change begins with connection. Our programs educate, empower, and equip youth, educators, and community leaders with the skills to create safer, more inclusive spaces for everyone. Every workshop, conversation, and act of support moves us closer to a world where safety, empathy, and respect are the standard.
Empathy Education for the Digital Generation
Community Healing & Leadership Labs
Get involved by learning about our programs and sharing our message. Every conversation helps us build awareness and spark change.
Your donations help us deliver workshops, training, and outreach that empower youth and families. Together we can rewrite the statistics for the next generation.
Join our growing team of community advocates, mentors, and change-makers. Your time and energy can make a lasting impact.
We promote open conversations about emotional wellness and self-care. By normalizing mental health education, we help youth and adults recognize their worth and seek support without shame.
Through workshops and outreach, we teach healthy relationship skills, boundary-setting, and conflict resolution. Our goal is to break the silence, stop the cycle, and empower survivors to heal.
Our Consent B.A.E. model — Boundaries, Ask, Empathy — helps individuals understand respect and accountability. We believe consent is not just a topic, but a lifestyle that builds safer connections.
As someone who grew up in a tough environment, I didn’t realize how much my experiences shaped how I treated others. Gen 1 in 5 taught me how to break that cycle. I learned about respect, accountability, and healing — now I’m a volunteer helping other youth do the same.
“This Program Saved Me from Repeating My Past” MalikWhat I love most about Gen 1 in 5 is that they make hard topics feel safe to talk about. Their team brings compassion, honesty, and hope to every workshop. It’s not just education — it’s transformation.
“Real Conversations That Build Real Change” Ciara
Gen 1 in 5 came to our school and completely changed the energy in the classroom. Their consent and emotional awareness sessions helped my students open up, communicate better, and truly understand boundaries. I’ve seen real growth in confidence and empathy since then.
"They Helped My Students Find Their Voice” Ms. Thompson