Youth Challenge International (YCI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young people to become leaders and change-makers in their communities and around the world. Founded in Canada, YCI focuses on youth-led innovation in areas such as climate action, gender equality, and economic development.
By providing training, mentorship, and opportunities for young people to co-design and lead projects, YCI equips youth with the tools and confidence they need to address pressing global challenges. Its programs are often rooted in collaboration with local communities, ensuring that initiatives are sustainable and culturally relevant.
YCI’s approach emphasizes intersectionality, inclusivity, and sustainability. It partners with organizations and stakeholders across the public and private sectors to scale the impact of youth-driven solutions.
Through initiatives like the Innovate MY Future and the EQWIP HUBs network, YCI helps youth build skills in areas such as entrepreneurship, digital literacy, and climate resilience. By prioritizing the voices of underrepresented youth—including young women, Indigenous youth, and those from marginalized backgrounds—YCI fosters more equitable and impactful development outcomes.
Its work has reached thousands of youth globally, reinforcing the power of young people as catalysts for meaningful and lasting change.
