CHANGEMAKER WORKSHOPS
The Changemakers Workshop is YAFC’s foundational youth leadership program, designed to support young people in exploring identity, community issues, and systems of power through creative expression and advocacy.
Using a reflection-based curriculum, students engage with topics such as social justice, belonging, and community care—bridging art and activism to transform lived experience into meaningful action.
Through workshops and 1:1 mentoring, young people:
- Build confidence and self-awareness
- Develop project ideas rooted in their lived realities
- Learn how to communicate their needs, values, and visions
- Access microgrants and mentorship to bring projects to life
Youth-led outcomes have included documentaries, podcasts, fashion showcases, art galleries, community campaigns, and nonprofit initiatives—demonstrating that when young people are trusted with agency, they lead powerfully.
Previous workshops
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP AND LEADERSHIP LABS
YAFC’s fellowship and leadership lab experiences provide emerging youth leaders with structured space for growth, mentorship, and peer connection.
Designed for youth leaders, nonprofit founders, creatives, and social entrepreneurs, these programs offer:
- Community and cohort-based learning
- Leadership and project development support
- Access to resources, microgrants, tools, and mentors
- Space to reflect, experiment, and build sustainably
These tailored programs recognize that leadership development is not linear—and that young people need both accountability and care as they explore careers in change making.