Today we are sharing an exciting new chapter in our story: the official launch of our YCI Beyond 2025 Strategy, refreshed brand identity and dynamic new website: www.yci.org 🎉 This bold evolution perfectly reflects the essence of our mission: Accelerating Youth Innovation for Good.

New YCI logo

Building Momentum, Propelling Forward

Youth Challenge International has continually evolved over the last 4 decades in response to the changing needs of young people and communities worldwide. In the past 15 years alone, YCI has partnered directly with over 100,000 young leaders and 90+ organizations to drive sustainable impact for people, planet and profit.

Our sharpened strategy puts youth innovators at the center, recognizing them as architects of deeper change and lasting impact. Whether advancing climate action, gender equality or social enterprises, young people have joined YCI to help shape a more equitable, resilient and sustainable future. Check out a summary of YCI’s Vision & Direction: Beyond 2025 here. 

Explore Our New Digital Home

Our brand-new website at www.yci.org is a vibrant reflection of our vision and work. It features our flagship initiatives like:

  • HerStart – Advancing gender equality and economic inclusion through women-led social enterprises around the world.
  • Climate Action Network – Mobilizing teams of young people to lead local, scalable climate solutions across Canada.
  • Summit For Impact – Turning bucket-list hikes into a mission that matters with adventure-seekers.

You’ll also find The Feed, a dynamic storytelling hub where the people that make up YCI share their journeys, insights and upcoming opportunities.

More Than a Makeover

Our refreshed brand identity is more than just a visual change—it’s a commitment to innovation, inclusivity and impact. It embodies our Economic, Environmental and Social Vision for the future, and mirrors our core belief that a better world can – and will – be built by the next generation.

Joining The Journey

To our network of partners, collaborators and supporters—thank you. Your dedication and shared vision have helped shape who we are today. Your work inspires us daily, and we look forward to continuing this journey together.

As next steps we invite you to:

The world needs bold thinkers, doers and innovators—now more than ever. Together, let’s go all in on the ideas, skills and projects that that accelerate youth innovation for good.

Join us at www.yci.org and be sure to stay connected for future updates!