Find Your Next Opportunity with YCI
When ambition and creativity meets opportunity, incredible things happen.
Discover programs, events and funds to take your journey to the next level—because the best time to start is now.
The Seedlings team showcases their green innovation project during YCI's Climate Action Summit
A team of Climate Catalysts engaging in an interactive ideation process during a Human-Centred Design Lab.
Who Can Join YCI?
No matter your age, background or location, you can learn and take action with YCI. Here are 4 ways you can get involved right now:
- Apply for a program to build your knowledge, skills and networks
- Sign up for a YCI event, like our unforgettable Summit for Impact climbs around the world
- Start a Circle of Impact fundraiser or donate directly to youth innovation
- Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn and re-share posts that inspire you
If you are passionate about youth empowerment, looking for new connections and ready to gain future skills sets – you’ve come to the right place.
Two HerStart International Fellows developing their creative micro-projects ideas in Tanzania.
The YCI Experience
Gain In-Demand Knowledge
Learning is the first ingredient in all good recipes for impact. By joining YCI, you will receive access to subject matter experts and peer-led insights that build your knowledge in the critical issues and solutions the world is facing today.
Master Future Skills
Through hands-on learning, you will gain the versatile skill sets that will ignite your personal and professional growth. YCI opportunities are designed to supercharge your development with new abilities that are in-demand across industries, including self-awareness, leadership, design thinking and effective communication.
Access Tools + Resources
Bring your curiosity, ideas and energy—YCI will provide the resources to turn them into impact. We work with our partners to provide the learning opportunities, mentorship connections and funding resources needed to fuel progress for people and the planet.
Generate Real Results
When you add up the knowledge, skills, resources and networks you gain at YCI, it equals unlimited potential for impact. With guidance from our global team, you will see the results first hand as you harness innovation to accelerate good.
Your Next Big Move Starts Here
Join YCI for the adventure of a lifetime and summit the wonders of the world, while accelerating youth innovation for good. YCI provides all of the logistics, support and motivation that you need to complete bucket list experiences with impact! Check out the upcoming Mt. Kilimanjaro or Peru events.
Hear It from Our Alumni
“YCI offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in meaningful work that contributes to global change. It is a chance to make a real impact, gain valuable skills and collaborate with passionate people who are dedicated to improving lives and communities.”
“I had never volunteered or been engaged in environmental action before; this opened a whole new world of passion and excitement for where I see myself in the future.”
“I joined HerStart because I saw a chance of growing my idea into a social business that would benefit the environment and my community. The program helped me learn about financial management and pitching my business to the rest of the world.”
“If you have the privilege to take part in the HerStart Fellowship, you'll be amazed at the growth you’ll experience and the impact you’ll witness, both in yourself and in the incredible communities you help to support.”
“It was exhilarating to have turned something I am so deeply passionate about into an actual project in the real world while supported by an awesome group of mentors and peers.”
