Peru Impact Report
Youthlinc Service Year 2023: A Year of Transformation and Connection
Welcome to our reflection on the incredible Youthlinc Service Year 2023! This past year has been nothing short of extraordinary, filled with unforgettable adventures, profound connections, and life-changing moments. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and
Real Life Program Expands Mission and Impact: Serving Refugees from Kindergarten to High School
Introduction Real Life was born in 2010 when the United States was facing the Great Recession. At the time, Youthlinc’s main programs focused on the Service Year and the Young Humanitarian Award. Youthlinc leadership was worried about how the Recession
Youthlinc’s Service Year 2024
Are you a young person looking for a way to engage in meaningful service projects? Look no further than Youthlinc’s Service Year Program. The Service Year Program provides young people with a variety of opportunities to make a difference in
Youthlinc’s Global Community Leadership Program
The Global Community Leadership (GCL) Program is one of Youthlinc’s core programs in partnership with Utah State University and Utah Valley University designed to meet the demand of college students. Participants are encouraged to enroll for credit through USU and
Meet Our 2023 Real Life Scholarship Winners
Real Life Scholarship Winners Sambuka “Sam” Havugimana was born in the small village of Kyanwali, Uganda, to parents who had fled from Congo due to war. Despite many challenges, Sam was determined from an early age to pursue his education.
Meet Our 2023 Young Humanitarian Award Finalists
College Finalists Amy Perez-Chavez is a first-generation Mexican-American college student. She fell in love with service in her senior year of high school when she served as president of HOSA and has continued working with underserved communities since. To Amy,
Youthlinc, Colombia, YLAI, & Academia de Vida Pt. 2
At the end of January 2023, Justin Powell, Executive Director of Youthlinc, had the opportunity to travel to Columbia to work with Maria and her team at Life Academy as part of a project they have been working on since
2022 Scholarship Award Winners
2022 Real Life Scholarship Winners $5,000 Award Winner Divine Mutoni Divine was born in a refugee camp when her family fled the Democratic of Congo due to war. She is the oldest of 8 siblings and describes herself as the
5 Reasons You Should Start Volunteering Immediately
5 Reasons You Should Start Volunteering Immediately According To Youthlinc Participants 1. It makes you super happy!! Create friendships with people you serve. Knowing your time is greatly valued. Knowing you’re impacting a person’s life in a positive way. 2. You