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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Youth journalists publish 20 pieces
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Journalism program launches first ever cohort of 10 youth, who publish a total of 20 works on yli’s blog. One of these is picked up by … Continued
Novato Youth Advocacy Council successfully advocates for a new district wide student dress code
Youth publish Health Resources in Long Beach zine
Twenty-five youth in the Miller Foundation Public Health Project distribute 450 copies of the zine throughout the City of Long Beach. Click here to read it!
We’Ced Youth Media releases Not So Happy Memories, a ‘zine highlighting mental health and toxicity
yli Long Beach launches a flagship Instagram account @yli.lbc
Madera youth advocate mental health excused absences
With the goal of destigmatizing mental health in Madera Unified School District, Student Voices United conducted research and advocated to add mental health as an excused absence for students. This … Continued
Youth Advocacy Leadership League publishes ¡oye! Ntsia nov! Our Youth Experience, Volume 2
The kNOw Youth Media’s annual publication “Shift” is published
Video PSA launched
WPX3 launched their most recent PSA showcasing data they collected from the past academic school year.
Wellness Centers officially opened across all 4 high schools within Conejo Valley USD
Kerman Friday Night Live/Club Live youth present their prevention and community engagement efforts before the City of Kerman Parks & Rec Commission
YAPC town hall offers self-care resources to youth and community
Marin County Youth Commission hosts 3rd Annual Mental Health Festival
Youth and adult allies are invited to come together to learn about ways to support positive mental health.
Hispaña Youth Leadership Program youth present their policy recommendations on youth mental health to Assemblymember Arambula and Senator Caballero
Hispaña Youth Leadership Program youth organize and present at the State of Latinas Statewide Town Hall at the Latina Action Day Conference
The Conference was attended by Fresno County Friday Night Live youth.
Hispaña Youth Leadership youth meet with Assemblymember Arambula about Health Care 4 All
Hispaña Youth Leadership Program participants meet with District 31 Assembly Member Joaquin Arambula about Health Care 4 All. They shared the findings from their original research with Assembly Member Arambula … Continued
Madera youth lead healing circles at school
Student Voices United members lead healing circles at Madera South High School and Madera High School.
Wellness Clubs established at SF High Schools
Based off of the YPAR cohort‘s research, young people’s mental health has been negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. In response to this data, our youth leaders began the … Continued
Calafia 2024
Youth journalists in Calafia, yli’s statewide journalism program, published a zine and podcast entitled, Represent! Pride, Policy and Poetry.
ECV Youth Co-Publish Childhood Asthma and the Salton Sea Zine
Kerman Friday Night Live/Club Live youth organize and host the Annual Teen Summit
Friday Night Live youth leaders present to Assemblymember Arambula
Friday Night Live youth leaders present their efforts to prevent youth from using alcohol to Assemblymember Arambula.
Kerman City Council votes against new liquor license
Kerman Middle schoolers spoke before Kerman City Council regarding the over-saturation of liquor stores in Kerman, successfully advocating to deny another liquor license.
Youth leaders co-facilitate a workshop at the 2nd Annual Transform Fresno Summit
Transform Fresno Youth Leadership Development Program Youth leaders co-facilitate a workshop at the 2nd Annual Transform Fresno Summit. The purpose of the Program is to nurture creative project ideas and … Continued
English Learner Storytelling Program Launches
The English Learner Storytelling Project is designed for English Learners in Fresno Unified School District to share their experiences as EL students in FUSD – the good and the bad. … Continued
yli launches San Mateo Youth Advocates Program
We’Ced Youth Media’s The Power of Choice is distributed by the Merced County Times
yli carries out a Civic Empowerment Training Series
In partnership with Daly City Youth Health Center, yli carries out a Civic Empowerment Training Series. Youth were able to speak directly to city council leaders, advocates and school board … Continued