NEW PROGRAM
Project THRIVE
Grow. Connect. Heal. Lead
Project THRIVE is Human Rights Alliance's year-long program supporting the well-being, belonging, confidence, and leadership of LGBTQ+ youth throughout Northern New Mexico.
Rather than waiting until a young person reaches crisis, Project THRIVE invests in the experiences and relationships that help young people thrive. The program brings together five interconnected pathways:
Mental Wellness, Healing Arts & Creative Expression, Healing in Nature, Belonging & Community, and Leadership & Empowerment.
One Year. Five Pathways. One Community.
Approximately 20 LGBTQ+ youth, ages 15-21, will participate in an intensive year-long cohort, building trusted relationships
while exploring creativity, nature, wellness, community, and leadership.
Project THRIVE isn't a class or a single activity. Throughout the year, participants experience all five pathways—from creating alongside artists and exploring New Mexico's public lands to sharing meals, building friendships, strengthening emotional well-being, and discovering their own capacity to lead.
Participation is free, with transportation, meals, supplies, outdoor equipment, and other supports provided to help remove barriers.
Healing In Nature.
Our first adventure begins outdoors.
Beginning in 2027, Project THRIVE participants will take part in a year-long progression of guided outdoor experiences including hiking, camping, environmental stewardship, mindfulness, and nature exploration.
Human Rights Alliance has received a $39,700 award from New Mexico's Outdoor Equity Fund to help make these experiences possible.
Transportation, equipment, meals, activity costs, and professional outdoor guidance will be provided so that cost does not prevent a young person from participating.
Supported by the New Mexico Outdoor Equity Fund.
From Participant to Leader.
Project THRIVE doesn't have to end after one year. Participants can return as peer mentors and youth leaders, helping welcome, encourage, and support the next group of young people.
Participant → Creator → Contributor → Peer Mentor → Youth Leader
For young people interested in going further, HRA is developing additional pathways into outdoor leadership, workforce training, and future employment opportunities.
Our goal is simple: young people who once came looking for community can become the people who help create it.
Interested in Project Thrive?
The 2027 cohort will bring together approximately 20 LGBTQ+ youth from Northern New Mexico for a year of experiences, relationships, discovery, and growth.
There is no cost to participate.
Youth, parents and caregivers, educators, counselors, and community partners interested in learning more are encouraged to contact:
Want to be part of what's next?
Project THRIVE is still taking shape. Get in touch and we'll keep you
posted as it develops.