

Unfeigned International:
Helping Youth RISE
We are a nonprofit social enterprise organization dedicated to empowering youth ages 13–24 through mental wellness, creative expression, leadership development, and safe spaces to thrive.
Our RISE programs have a national and international reach to help young people heal, grow, and lead — no matter what challenges they face.


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Youth Today
Social Communication
Skills
Your voice matters.
Youth learn to express themselves with authenticity and build meaningful, inclusive relationships.
Employability Skills
Success isn’t one-size-fits-all.
We offer personalized coaching and real-world experiences so youth can thrive in the workplace—on their own terms.
Digital Skills
Tech with purpose.
Our digital literacy programs foster innovation, creativity, and mindful tech use to prepare youth for a digital world.
Creative Skills
Healing through art.
From music to visual arts, our creative programs offer safe spaces for youth to grow emotionally and express themselves freely.

What We Stand For
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Radical Kindness – meeting others with compassion, always.
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Creative Empowerment – using the arts to heal, express, and grow.
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Youth-Led Change – elevating the voices of young leaders.
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Mental Wellness – supporting emotional resilience and behavioral health.
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Authenticity – showing up real, bold, and unfiltered.
Transforming Youth. Transforming Communities.
Unfeigned International helps youth turn adversity into opportunity through practical skills, emotional support, and creative empowerment. Our programs foster confidence, resilience, and leadership in youth—creating ripple effects that strengthen families and communities.
Unfeigned International helps youth turn adversity into opportunity through practical skills, emotional support, and creative empowerment. Our programs foster confidence, resilience, and leadership in youth—creating ripple effects that strengthen families and communities.

Our Values
Empowerment
Innovation
Inclusivity
Practicality
Integrity
Meet The Team

Aisha Patel
Executive Director

Li Wei Chen
Program Coordinator

Carina Mendoza
Education Specialist