Invest in Youth Leadership

At Youth Democracy Institute (YDI), we’re not just building civic engagement — we’re cultivating the next generation of civic leaders. From upper elementary school through college, our students develop the confidence, skills, and lived experience to drive meaningful change in their schools, neighborhoods, and beyond. But we can’t do it without bold investors in youth leadership like you.

But we can’t do it without you. Your support fuels a bold mission:

To educate, empower, and equip young people ages 10–24 to lead civic change in their communities and beyond.

Our Goal: 1 Million Strong

We’ve set an ambitious goal: to empower 1 million young people to lead in civic life by 2035. Whether they serve on local advisory boards, lead student campaigns, or shape public policy — our alumni will be the ones creating change from the inside out. Your investment today helps make that future real.

Why Support YDI?

We don’t just talk about change—we prepare young people to lead it. YDI is unique because we:

Create a continuous civic leadership pipeline from ages 10 to 24
Align programming with state education standards and real-world impact
Center youth voice, peer-led advocacy, and community transformation
Equip students from underserved communities to lead with courage and clarity

What Your Investment Makes Possible

Every dollar goes directly toward expanding access to high-quality leadership experiences for youth.Your contribution can help fund:

Program Delivery – Curriculum development, guest facilitators, field trips, materials, and transportation
Youth Scholarships & Stipends – Ensuring cost is never a barrier to participation
Leadership Summits & Community Events – Hands-on advocacy, organizing, and community impact
Regional Expansion – Bringing YDI to more youth across Virginia, D.C., Maryland, New Jersey, Georgia, North Carolina, and Michigan

Ready to Invest in the Future of Youth Leadership?

All contributions to Youth Democracy Institute are tax-deductible through our fiscal sponsor, Social Good Fund, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Want to learn more? Email us at info@leadydi.org to start the conversation or request a giving packet.

Together, we can power the next generation of civic leaders — one million strong.

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