Calafia is yli’s statewide youth policy journal that amplifies the narratives of young people on topics and issue areas important to them and their communities.
Calafia Fellows are selected every year from each yli office to create and edit the issue’s theme and the stories presented. They are also mentored by experienced reporters, travel to statewide and national media conferences, and learn the steps to producing a printed publication.
Podcasts
In 2023-2024, Calafia fellows created the podcast, False Promises: the Chasm between Home and Hope to uplift the voices and experiences of people impacted by injustice.
Publications
HOT OFF PRESSES: Calafia’s newest print publication, False Promises: the Chasm between Home and Hope!! Download your copies in English and Spanish below, and fill out this interest form or contact Jarret Ramones at [email protected] to order your FREE print copies. Calafia’s past issues have focused on youth criminal justice reform, educational equity, and addressing stigmas within communities of color – the issues are available for download below!
Interested in Applying?
Are you a yli youth leader between the ages of 16-22, who is passionate about storytelling and policy change? Applications for the 24-25 Calafia Fellowship will be opening in Spring 2024.
Sign up here to get updates on upcoming orientation meetings and application information!
Over the course of 9 months, you’ll be expected to:
- Attend one, 1 1/2 hr meeting per week
- Meet with media mentors
- Conduct research and interviews
- Complete several journalistic assignments that will be compiled into a print and digital pub
The program will run from September 2024 to May 2025.
Stipends: $240/month ($15/hour for ~16 hours of work/month)
Youth with some prior experience (and/or a whole lot of interest in) in journalism, storytelling, personal narrative and/or creative writing are highly encouraged to apply.
