at and beyond the ballot box
While 76% of young people across the country believe their age group has the power to enact change, only 40% of all youth—and 34% of youth of color—report feeling adequately prepared to engage in politics. Through our youth-led programs and civic opportunities, YVote is addressing the obstacles young people face in becoming informed, active voters and leaders.
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YVote offers a constellation of civic-focused programs for teens in New York City and across the country. Join a supportive community of peers as you develop your own advocacy and activism skills.
turn youth passion into youth action
YVote invites them to engage and lead.
Gen Z is voting at higher rates than past youth cohorts, but lags behind older voters. Young people aren't apathetic to the issues around them, they're uninvited to the decision-making table.
YVote provides the information and tools they need to make informed decisions.
The biggest barrier to youth voting is a lack of youth-friendly information on candidates, issues, and elections.
YVote programs are 100% youth-led, building a community of changemakers.
Young people are more likely to vote and engage in advocacy when inspired by and working with peers.
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A gift to YVote is an investment in a new generation of civic leaders. Join us in building a youth-led movement towards a more just, inclusive, and healthy democracy.