The Youth Leadership Institute builds communities where young people and their adult allies come together to create positive social change.

YLI programs ensure direct connections between young people and their local communities. The programs serve as a learning laboratory for three focus areas: philanthropy, prevention, policy and civic engagement.

It is this combination of primary hands-on program experience and the learning loop of research and evaluation, continually supported by training and consulting services, that sets YLI apart from other practitioners in the field of youth development.

All of YLI’s award-winning professional services are tailored to meet individual client need and are based on proven, evidence-based youth development practices. YLI engages young people in all phases of program management, thereby maximizing cultural relevance and community impact.

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