Turn effort into outcomes: a student-driven incentive program that boosts motivation and follow-through
Yivara enables middle and high school students to set goals, complete assignments, and earn meaningful rewards funded by parents or community sponsors—released only after teacher verification.
Pilot Snapshot (2025–2026)
Fiscally sponsored by Better Life For All, Inc. (501(c)(3)).
Parent or sponsor-funded rewards; funds disbursed upon verification.
Privacy-first, audit-trailed approvals; clear refund and dispute flows.
What Yivara is and why it matters
Yivara is a digital learning incentive program that empowers youth to turn academic milestones into meaningful rewards funded by parents or community sponsors. The model connects student goal-setting, teacher verification, and parent/sponsor engagement in one system—creating immediate motivation and durable habits of persistence.
Student-centered goals aligned to assignments, behavior, or attendance.
Teacher verification required before any reward is released.
Transparent sponsor/parent wallet with escrow-like holds and auto-refunds on non-completion.
Popular Questions
Is it equitable? We prioritize schools serving underserved youth and cap reward values.
Is it sustainable? Mixed funding: parents + local sponsors + school partners.
Is it safe? Role-based access, audit trails, and clear consent flows.
How it works
1) Students set goals
Students pick goals tied to assignments, attendance, or behavior.
Parents/sponsors pledge funds to a secure wallet for each goal.
2) Teachers verify
Teachers approve completion in seconds (quick-log mode).
Disputes trigger a simple, time-boxed review flow.
3) Rewards release
Funds are released only after verification; otherwise auto-refund.
Super-goals (higher value) require parent + admin co-approval.
Measurable impact in the first pilot year
Academic & engagement metrics
25–30% increase in on-time homework submission (teacher-verified).
15% improvement in classroom participation.
Persistence across marking periods (reduced fall-off).
Youth wellbeing & SEL
Higher motivation and sense of accomplishment.
Confidence, resilience, and goal-management skills.
Student voice: youth define meaningful goals with adult support.
Equity, privacy, and program integrity
Equity guardrails
Reward ceilings; prioritization for underserved schools.
Rewards can be pre-selected goals (e.g., Amazon items or gift cards) that parents approve and fund in advance; students unlock them only after teacher-verified completion.
Transparent criteria to avoid favoritism.
Privacy & consent
Parental consent and role-based access controls.
Audit logs for all approvals and releases.
Age-appropriate communication and data minimization.
Financial integrity
Escrow-like holds; auto-refund on non-completion or disputes.
Segregated wallets; fiscal sponsor oversight.
Clear refund timelines shown in-app.
Philadelphia Proof-of-Concept (2025–2026)
Nov–Dec 2025
Confirm 2–3 school partners; teacher onboarding.
Parent/sponsor wallet setup; equity guardrails configured.
Jan–May 2026
Live student goal cycles; verification and reward releases.
Mid-pilot review with partners and youth feedback.
Jun–Jul 2026
Final evaluation and reporting to funders.
Scale plan: add schools, expand sponsor network.
Lean, high-leverage use of funds
Governance and partnerships
Fiscal sponsorship
Yivara is fiscally sponsored by Better Life For All, Inc. (501(c)(3)).
Grant funds flow through sponsor with compliant oversight.
School partners
Target: 2–3 Philadelphia schools; 15–20 classrooms.
Letters of support available upon request.
Community & sponsors
Local businesses and families can fund student goals.
Transparent recognition guidelines (opt-in only).
Common Questions
How do you prevent inequity?
What about privacy and consent?
Is the model sustainable?
How will you evaluate success?
How you can support your student’s success—or bring Yivara to your school
Program Overview
Yivara lets you pledge a small reward toward a clear student goal (for example: “Finish three essays by Friday”).
The reward is held in escrow and is only released after the teacher verifies the goal was completed.
If the goal isn’t completed or is disputed, the funds are automatically refunded.
Parents and sponsors can choose pre-approved rewards like Amazon items or gift cards that are unlocked only after completion.
Join the waiting list
If the teacher confirms completion, the reward is released. If not, the pledge is refunded. Schools and administrators can enable pre-approved reward catalogs and set caps per goal or per term.