Youth Mental Health Town Hall
In partnership with Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula, 2 yli youth participants sat on a panel for a Youth Mental Health Town Hall. They discussed the mental health needs of youth in … Continued
yli makes me think of bonding and learning with folks from different cities and states, and becoming educated about some of our most pressing issues across the world. yli is truly an organization for youth and young adults.
Brideisha Harness-Parker, Alumni
Young people – particularly youth of color and their allies – are deeply motivated to address inequities in their communities. At Youth Leadership Institute, young people realize their power by learning to use their voices to create meaningful change.
We work within coalitions and with elected officials to promote policy change that makes our communities more equitable and just for young people, especially young people of color. And it’s paying off with over 130 policy wins so far.
Change happens when conversations take place. At yli, we believe that conversations of real significance only occur when all voices are heard. And we’re here to ensure that youth voice is heard. Loud and clear.
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FUSD Candidates Forum
Youth Leadership Institute co-hosts FUSD Candidates Forum with Faith in The Valley, Power California, CV UP, Californians for Justice, Woven Coalition Justice, and CMAC. Read more about the forum here!
Alumni Speak Against Alcohol Permits
Sunnyside and Roosevelt FNL Alumni speak at Fresno City Hall to uphold the Responsible Neighborhood Market Ordinance and educate on the harms of allowing liquor stores in close proximity to … Continued
Youth Stand Against Alcohol Permits
Fresno youth came together to attend the September 12th Fresno City Council Meeting to advocate against the reissuing of a conditional use permit for alcohol sales. The group of staff … Continued
LB Wins Youth Climate Action Fund
yli Long Beach is one of eight recipients awarded a $5,000 Youth Climate Action Fund micro-grant, empowering youth to lead climate action through community-based storytelling and printed zines.
2nd Annual Queer Housing Summit
yli co-sponsored the 2nd Annual Queer Housing Summit with South Tower Community Land Trust, Housing Now!, and Fresno EOC LGBTQ+ Resource Center at Fresno’s historic Tower Theater.
Calafia Talks AI At TechSoup
3rd Year Senior Fellows in yli’s statewide journalism program, Calafia, present their research on the impacts of generative AI on youth creatives to nonprofit leaders at TechSoup.
yli San Mateo’s VOICE program was celebrated at the 2024 Youth International Day Proclamation in Redwood City.
2024 Marin County Youth Commission
The new cohort of the Marin County Youth Commission was sworn in by Board of Supervisors President Dennis Rodoni.
yli Merced receives funding to develop and operate a Latinx Wellness Center.
The Creative Code
3rd Year Senior Fellows in yli’s statewide journalism program, Calafia, publish The Creative Code, a 4-part podcast on the impacts of generative AI on youth creatives. Listen to their podcast … Continued
Calafia Talk AI
Capital & Main feature the work of 3rd Yeasr Senior Fellows in yli’s statewide journalism program, Calafia, on the impacts of generative AI on youth creatives in an article entitled, … Continued
BOOF PSA 2024
The kNOw Youth Media publishes their 2024 Betting On Our Future video PSA.
MORE Art Zine
Marin Organizing for Racial Equity created their first Art Zine that they showcased local BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth artist from Marin County. Check out the zine here!
Community Education
yli San Mateo completes 20 community education presentations on topics such as Vaping, Alcohol & Drug Prevention, Mental Health, and Wellness to 975+ youth and over 10 schools/CBOs throughout San … Continued
The Little Things That Matter
The kNOw Youth Media published their Summer 2024 publication – The Little Things That Matter. View the publication here.
2024 Queer Prom
The LGBTQ+ subcommittee of the Marin County Youth Commission hosted the Queer Prom this year in collaboration with Marin 9 to 25. The event provided LGBTQIA+ youth a space to … Continued
Restorative Justice Practices Convening
yli ECV and youth attend the Restorative Justice Practices Convening in La Quinta, CA alongside other youth and partners from the Community Justice Campaign. Youth had the opportunity to participate … Continued
Health Equity Report Presented to CVUSD
As part of Alianza’s Community Justice Campaign, ¡Que Madre! Media staff and youth presented Health Equity Report findings and recommendations to the Coachella Valley Unified School District LCAP Hearing and … Continued
FNL/H@H youth complete their public service announcements.
View their video here!
FNLCYC youth complete their positive social norms campaign.
View their video here!
FNL youth host a Hallmark Celebration to showcase their FNL month activities.
Check out some photos here!
Orange Cove Student Podcast
Orange Cove High School Youth Podcast published their final episode. Their 5 part series, which youth did as their Spring Campaign, can be listened to on YouTube here.
Overlooking Pink
We’Ced Youth Media published their 12th publication – Overlooking Pink. This publication is a calendar that addresses the many struggles that we face under patriarchy. From external forces belittling our … Continued
Selma Student Podcast
Selma High School Youth Podcast published their final episode. Their 4 part series, which youth did as their Spring Campaign, can be listened to on YouTube here.
Iris Garrett Juvenile Justice Zine
Moving Forward published it’s first zine from the Iris Garrett Juvenile Justice Correctional Complex. The zine was a culmination of a group of incarcerated youth participating in the El Joven … Continued
Marin Oaks Mental Health Day
Marin Oaks High School Friday Night Live hosted a school wide Mental Health event with activity stations that promoted healthy coping activities.
Fresno Unified Latinx High School Celebración
In collaboration with Education & Leadership Foundation, youth, and adult allies across Fresno Unified, yli held the second Fresno Unified Latinx High School Celebración. Read more about it here!
Fresno Rainbow Pride
yli participated in Fresno Rainbow Pride marching with youth participants, adult allies from yli, school partners, and parents. 🏳️🌈