MYX: Multicultural Youth eXchange is a Philadelphia-based, nonprofit organization that works to increase tolerance among young people worldwide by using art-based projects to explore diverse cultures and social issues relevant to all youth.



         MYX was founded in direct response to the tragedies of September 11, 2001. It is our belief that culturally-sensitive youth are the hope for a future society free of intolerance.

         In a shrinking world with expanding cultural biases, violence and war, it is essential to dispel ignorance about different cultures and increase sensitivity toward diverse peoples. Because art is present in all cultures and communicates universal feelings and interpretations of the physical world we all share, MYX uses it in a central way to enlighten young minds to the fundamental common interests that all humans share.

         Multicultural Youth eXchange is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit organization, which uses the arts to educate young people about diverse cultures in order to promote global tolerance. Since the spring of 2002, MYX has explored diversity with young people through exciting youth art exhibits, workshops, mural projects and the Art of Community Service - a peer-to-peer, overseas volunteer program.

         MYX was formed in direct response to the tragedies of September 11, 2001. It is our firm belief that culturally sensitive youth are the best hope for a future society free of intolerance.

         In order to reduce the chances of further atrocities and improve the chances of pluralism and tolerance, MYX believes it is more crucial than ever to increase understanding among diverse communities. The path to achieving this goal is enlightening young minds to the fundamental common interests that all humans share. In short, MYX believes that cross-cultural communication among youth is the hope for a future society free of intolerance.