
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:
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.













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:
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.
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