YSA improves communities by increasing the number and the diversity of young people, ages 5-25, serving in substantive roles. We fulfill our mission through four key strategies and program areas:
- Large-scale public mobilization campaigns such as Global Youth Service Day, Semester of Service and Service Vote;
- YSA Grants of more than $1 million annually, available to youth, schools & organizations around the world for youth-led service projects;
- Resources and trainings that equip youth and adult mentors to lead high-quality, high-impact service and service-learning programs;
- Recognition programs such as Everyday Young Heroes and the Harris Wofford Awards, which recognize exceptional youth and adult mentors who are champions of youth voice.
