About
Youth Advocates For Change
A youth-led 501(c)(3) created to amplify youth voices through intersectional social justice issues.
Youth Advocates for Change (YAFC) is a youth-centered education nonprofit preparing the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers through leadership development, entrepreneurship, and trauma-informed learning experiences.
Founded in 2020, YAFC partners with schools, school districts, nonprofits, and community organizations to help young people develop agency, confidence, and the skills needed to create meaningful change in their communities. We believe students learn best by solving real problems—not simply studying them.
Our work equips youth to think like founders, lead with purpose, build innovative solutions, and turn ideas into measurable impact. Through fellowships, workshops, educator training, and strategic partnerships, we also strengthen the systems surrounding young people by supporting educators, mentors, and youth-serving organizations.
Since our founding, YAFC has reached thousands of students and educators across California and beyond, helping launch yo
HQSan Ramon, United States IndustryNon-profit Organization Management