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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yli Youth Fund grant award winners publish
The educational zine is designed to bring awareness to the experiences of BIPOC, First Gen and LGBTQ+2 youth.
Youth plan and host the annual Fresno County Winter Jam
The event encourages young people to connect across the county and discuss areas of improvement in their communities as well as ways to support their peers. This year’s topics included … Continued
Merced Pride
We’Ced youth are invited to join the Pride Parade by the Merced Pride Center.
HOPE Coalition presents at the American Public Health Association Conference
HOPE Coalition presents at the American Public Health Association Conference in Atlanta to share the impacts of alcohol and substances exposures on youth’s social media feed.
Annual Roadwatch in Half Moon Bay
FNLCYC completes the Annual Roadwatch event in Half Moon Bay. The purpose of the event is to observe and record the number of distracted drivers at traffic stops and intersections … Continued
yli youth organize walk outs in support of Palestine
Since October 2023, youth in Marin Organizing for Racial Equity have been organizing walk outs from school in support of Palestine. In addition, youth have been attending the Board of … Continued
yli partners with Freedom Forward and moves into the San Francisco HYPE Center, increasing community outreach!
Marin Oaks youth host a campus wide event to introduce their new wellness hub
The purpose of this event was to make students aware of the space, what services it provides, and how to access it on a daily basis. They also collaborated with … Continued
A new Club Live Chapter starts at Davidson Middle School
Marin County Youth Commissioners promote mental health and wellness resources
Marin County Youth Commissioners volunteer with the Marin Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and table at Marin Pride (hosted by the Spahr Center) to promote Mental Health & Wellness Resources
Friday Night Live Youth Summit
yli San Mateo attended the Friday Night Live Youth Summit in Anaheim alongside yli Marin and yli San Francisco. Six San Mateo youth leaders returned from the conference with a … Continued
We’Ced creates a video of the youth-led mural that embraces the community
We’Ced Youth Media covers Merced’s County PrideFest 2023
Youth from North, West and Washington neighborhoods in Long Beach lead community tours to elevate their lived experiences
We’Ced and Young Revolutionary Front host their 3rd Annual Skate Competition and Mural Reveal at McNamara Park
The Marin County Board of Supervisors President Stephanie Peters swears in 23 youth commissioners for the 2023-2024 term
These include: Cole Greene, Sammy Lee, Jessica Mendieta, Walt Novosardian, Annika Parmar, Marguerite Walden-Kaufman, Roshan Belani, Xophia Cabello, Franccesca Calle La Bou, Annie Carmona, Alex Fooman, Caroline Foster,Tara Fullerton, Maya … Continued
Youth journalists publish Walk with Us (Summer 2023) / Camine con Nosotrxs (Verano 2023)
We’Ced publishes a promotional video of latest youth-led zine
We’Ced Youth Media published their 11th issue publication, Painting Silent Pictures
The ‘zine highlights the internal battles Merced youth face in a world where mental health among youth is at its worst due to lack of resources.
WPX3 launches their social norms media campaign via yli Instagram
Washington Positive Peer Pressure (WPX3), a youth group at George Washington High School, shared results of their school-based research on youth alcohol consumption to provide positive peer pressure that encourages … Continued
Marin youth host Social Justice Retreat
yli co-sponsors Queer Housing Summit
yli co-sponsors Queer Housing Summit with South Tower Community Land Trust and Fresno EOC LGBTQ+ Resource Center.
yli Merced launches new youth suicide prevention program called You Are Sacred
Follow us on Instagram at @you.are.sacred
Mobilizing Youth to Nix Tobacco hold Madera County community forum
In collaboration with American Cancer Society Action Network and Madera Public Health, Mobilizing Youth to Nix Tobacco held a community forum in Madera County.
Mobilizing Youth to Nix Tobacco holds a community forum in Madera County in collaboration with American Cancer Society Action Network and Madera Public Health
The kNOw Youth Media publishes “Belonging”
Download your copy here!
yli San Mateo helps to launch the pilot year of Youth Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, and Employment!
A summer youth workforce development program rooted in the belief that education is for liberation, YEEE! was launched in partnership with San Mateo County Office of Education, Peninsula Conflict Resolution … Continued