Prepare to meet the most powerful and influential young people in the world. They are solving the most pressing problems facing the world today – from poverty, famine, and illiteracy to obesity, global warming, and human trafficking.
They do not act alone. They inspire others to be leaders. They create entry points to make engagement easier. And they enable their peers to tell a collective story about the power of young people.
YSA is launching the inaugural YSA List in celebration of their 25th Anniversary. Since our founding, we have seen young people pass laws, engage thousands of volunteers, found organizations, and develop sustainable solutions – all in the name of changing the world for the better.
Now we want to help them tell the world about it. We want young people to know that service is power, and we need Youth ASAP.
Awareness – Youth are powerful when they create Awareness about critical issues.
Service – Youth are powerful when they Serve, using their passion, creativity, and idealism to solve problems.
Advocacy – Youth are powerful when they Advocate to change policies and laws.
Philanthropy – Youth are powerful when they are Philanthropists, generating financial support to improve conditions.
The YSA List will recognize 25 young people (ages 5 – 25) around the world that have made significant, large-scale change in five categories – Health, Education, Human Service, Human Rights, and the Environment. They will announce the YSA List on Global Youth Service Day 2012 (April 20-22), the largest service event in the world celebrated in more than 100 countries, and the only one dedicated to children and youth.
The 25 winners will receive:
- $1,000 awards to support their ongoing efforts to change the world
- Worldwide recognition through the Global Youth Service Day international media campaign, which garners millions of media impressions each year.
- Platforms to share their successes with other young people and youth leaders through YSA’s annual Youth Service Institute, 25th Anniversary Webinars, Speakers Series and more.
- Opportunities to collaborate with members of YSA’s Global Youth Service Network around issues of mutual interest.
The nomination deadline is January 31, 2012. To nominate a young person (or yourself), please click here.
