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Meet the Creators

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Meet the Creators ✳

Spurthi

Varnika

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” The words of Mahatma Gandhi are a reminder to not wait for someone to work towards a positive vision you have but to start proactively working towards it yourself. Varnika and Spurthi wanted to provide a free resource where young people are able to discover and empower their ideas and voices while gaining more civic education, a key factor in working to foster an environment that advocates for beneficial change and works to amplify young people, their education system, health, and resources. Through these toolkits, they will give teenagers a way to get started with their civic journey by starting to think of ways they can benefit society and their peers while also seeing how to align their passions with a meaningful purpose.

Toolkit Benefits

  • YLA is the perfect place to express your opinions, ideas, and thoughts because here at YLA, we work towards a global humanitarian vision, encouraging our members to embrace the responsibility of serving the community.

  • Gain leadership skills and direct your very own passion projects with the assistance of YLA’s exceptional resources and toolkits to help guide you through your journey. We want you to experience the wonders of volunteering, appreciate the impact of your work, and most importantly, inspire others to do the same.

  • YLA’s environment emphasizes on peer-to-peer interactions because we believe that individuals who are close in age understand each other better than a person who is much younger or older than them. Therefore, we embrace every opportunity to meet new people who have similar interests and collaborate with different organizations to be aware of new perspectives of life.

Course FAQ

  • The purpose of YLA toolkits is to provide our members with guidance and a strong foundation so they can start their journey with a positive mindset and experiment with different fields of service to find the one they truly love. Especially, since people under the age of 18 don’t get the right to vote, our organization allows them to have say in local government decisions, prepping young teenagers for adulthood and scenarios that involve decision-making skills.

  • First of all, welcome to YLA! If you want to get more involved with the organization, we recommend you visit our Immediate Action Toolkit to learn about some ideas for volunteer activities. It’s always important to the work you love because that’s where a huge impact will sustain on you and your community. So, start small and build your way to new opportunities and adventures.

  • Though civic engagement may look time-consuming and insignificant but when you look at the bigger picture. every little contribution contributes to a global impact. Moreover, by engaging in various activities and starting your own projects, you can gain valuable leaderships skills, confidence, and you will be more open to new ideas and using your imagination. So, if you start now, the impact will last for a lifetime!