Empowering Youth.
Driving Change.
OUR MISSION
Giving a Voice to America's Youth
At the United States Youth Forum, our mission is to empower underserved youth by normalizing youth-led civic engagement as an essential part of community and societal change. We strive to create accessible, inclusive opportunities for young people to develop leadership, advocacy, and community organizing skills. Through volunteer opportunities that align with their talents and passions, we enable youth to actively shape change, build movements, and make informed decisions, fostering a healthy, ongoing relationship with the process of creating positive change in their communities.
The United States Youth Forum is an organization where youth voices come together to form a collective, regardless of sex, religion, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, or partisan identity. USYF’s focus is not only on raising awareness of issues that impact youth in America, while advocating for consequential change.
WHAT WE DO
Securing a better future for America's youth
Education
We raise awareness of issues to educate youth with the knowledge to make informed decision.
Our Values
Youth in Dialogue with Each Other
Youth-driven and Youth-led We believe that youth are experts in their own experiences and should be involved at every level.
Forward-thinking We focus on developing solutions that address both the immediate and long-term needs of communities.
Long-term Impact We aim to long-term solutions that deliver enduring results, addressing systemic issues in ways that lead to real, sustained progress for tomorrow's generations.
Non-partisan and Inclusive We believe in diversity and respectful dialogue in an environment where youth from all political and social backgrounds are welcome.
Abundance Mindset We believe in fostering a belief that there is enough opportunity, success, and resources for everyone.
Collaboration/Community We believe in a collective approach and recognize the power of working together across diverse groups, organizations, and communities to address shared challenges.
No Bigotry and No Hate Our work intends to create an environment where all forms of discrimination and prejudice are directly addressed.
Civic Engagement We encourage youth to be active participants in their communities, political systems, and social movements to advocate for issues that matter to them.
Inclusivity/Equity We strive to create an environment where all young people—regardless of their identity or background—feel welcomed, heard, valued and have the chance to succeed on their own terms.