Strydz is a youth-led initiative designed to improve the physical and mental well-being of young people by promoting walking as a simple, sustainable habit. Our mission is to create a supportive, low-pressure community that makes fitness accessible, affordable, and communal, empowering youth to reach a daily goal of 10,000 steps. Guided by the values of inclusivity and empathy, we aim to establish a community of at least 50 students who will serve as accountability partners in each other’s fitness journeys.
During the Millennium Fellowship period (August–December 2025), Strydz will recruit and onboard 30–50 active members, maintain a 70% weekly participation rate, and host 2–4 group walks to strengthen community bonds. We aim for at least 60% of participants to report improved fitness, reduced stress, or a greater sense of belonging by the end of the program. Through consistent habit formation and awareness campaigns, Strydz will challenge perceptions that fitness requires significant expense or time, demonstrating that well-being benefits are within everyone’s stride.