We redefine politics through community. Within the Institute, our community of young leaders tackle conventional policies and approaches head on - strategically cultivating curriculum, content, and policy - thus, spearheading the policy-based change our generation demands. Read more about us here.
Over the past year, we have operated 31 different programs to figure out what works the best. Based off of this, we've established the following prongs to set a gold standard in the fight for effective nonpartisan discourse.
Civic discourse is sorely lacking in America. To remedy this, we are working to implement a curriculum that promotes both discourse and policy civics.
Working to build and deepen the connection between persons and the mission through various social settings and mediums. Zoom out ten years: a lasting community is the key to a growing movement.
It is essential to consider the media’s influence on opinions and outlook - we are dedicated to sharing nonpartisan, unbiased, and relevant content.
We always strive for the most efficient, effective, and innovative means of operation. To help us reach this goal, we collect feedback from all members and over the course of over 3100 participants we have found impressive numbers.
96% of all survey participants felt that the Institute for Youth in Policy is the most innovative political nonprofit.
99% of all survey participants felt the Institute for Youth in Policy has a new and effective approach.
91% of survey participants feel that they're given extensive resources to further your policy knowledge.
"[The Institute for Youth
in Policy] is, on many levels, enacting and leading the change we need to see."
"YIP leader's great dedication, enthusiasm, and prowess reflects well in the efficacy of their programs."
"[YIP] is leading the much needed movement fighting for policy discourse, education, and research."
"YIP's work embodies the integral necessities required for a functional democracy."
Verbum is YIP's nonpartisan platform that ignites political discourse -- bringing political conversations to another level.
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We don't just make claims: here are the numbers to back them up.
of Intern and Fellows go on to stay involved with YIP past their initial internship.
programs have operated within YIP to test the grounds of our mission.
people have been reached through YIP's social media strategy and ambassadors.
students have gone though YIP programming.