Our Vision & Values
Empowering Future Leaders
The Young People’s Leadership Foundation (YPLF) is a volunteer-run organization established in 1975 that promotes educational equity and social justice. YPLF achieves this by providing financial aid and support to underserved youth, including scholarships, grants, and funding for various programs. Their work focuses on holistic education, leadership development, and dismantling systemic barriers to opportunity.
YPLF partners with numerous organizations to expand its reach and impact, prioritizing ESG investing principles for responsible resource management. The foundation’s ultimate goal is to empower young people to become leaders and effect positive social change.
What We’re Working to Achieve
At YPLF, we strive to expand access to academic resources, extracurricular programs, and leadership training for young people in need. The following equity-driven values serve as a touchstone for YPLF’s work, leaving a lasting, transformative impact on the lives YPLF touches:
Strategic Support
Providing financial assistance for schooling, books, transportation, and wellness services.
Social Justice /
Equity & Access
Ensuring fairness and equity by promoting the well-being and dignity of all students, especially those who have been historically marginalized, by ensuring they have equal access to opportunities, resources, and protections.
Fostering Connections
Creating access to mentors, internships, career exposure, and enrichment programs.
Holistic Education Opportunities
Supporting participation in arts, leadership, and extracurricular programs.
Empowerment
Equipping students with the skills and confidence to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Socially Responsible
Resource Management
Ensuring transparency and measurable impact through rigorous program assessment.
Our Reach
YPLF’s impact extends beyond individual scholarships and grants—it is about building a global network of opportunities where they are needed most. With a strong community focus and global reach, YPLF collaborates with partners that are actively transforming lives, ensuring that education is a gateway rather than a barrier.
Whether supporting students in urban centers, rural communities, or underserved populations worldwide, YPLF remains committed to breaking down barriers and providing pathways for success. YPLF’s work reflects a deep belief in education as a force for social change, empowering young people to lead in their communities and beyond. Wherever there is a need, YPLF will continue to invest in the future of education and leadership.
