The Up to Us team is using short films to change how we talk with young people, ages 17–25, about sexual health, especially with those affected by the justice system. You can see a trailer for their films and request access to the full series on the Up to Us […]

After 10 months of ideation, pivots, planning, and practice pitches, five Innovation Design Teams (IDTs) arrived at Breakthrough’s first-ever “Demo Day” on May 20, 2025, ready to present their bold ideas. Each team came with a vision for change and countless hours of work behind them, eager to not just […]

At Breakthrough, we support innovation teams that create new solutions to promote adolescent health and well-being. Beyond the Bump, one of five innovation teams in our inaugural 2024 cohort, focuses on improving care for pregnant and parenting teens ages 12–19 by training doulas to provide teen-friendly and trauma-informed care. Jenita […]