YOUTH-LED CIVIC EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP
At and beyond the ballot box
Through free, cohort-based programs, stipends, and paid leadership opportunities, YVote equips young people to understand civic systems, take action on the issues they care about, and lead change—at and beyond the ballot box.
The Momentum Is Real. The Work Is Not Finished.
Young people from historically under-resourced communities are too often excluded from civic learning and leadership opportunities—not because they lack interest or ability, but because access has never been equitable.
In 2025, turnout among New York City voters ages 18–29 reached 41.9%—more than triple the 11.1% youth-turnout rate recorded in 2021. Yet participation and access remained uneven across communities.
One election does not create a lasting civic leadership pipeline. YVote builds that pathway through Democracy Camp, Changemakers Institute, Civic Fellowship, Facilitator Training Program, and Media Labs.
Source: New York City Campaign Finance Board, 2025 Voter Analysis Report.
Youth Leadership in Action
OUR IMPACT
Students served since 2017
Young people directly served during 2025–2026
Youth program touchpoints during 2025–2026
Young people serving annually in paid leadership roles
Current-year figures reflect YVote’s 2025–2026 Annual Impact Report.
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Civic Giving Circle
Civic Giving Circle members provide reliable monthly support that keeps YVote programs free, funds youth stipends and paid leadership opportunities, and helps young people move from learning to leading.