Discourse,
‍with Direction.

Building America's largest network of young innovators for cross-sector civic change.

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Shaping Futures: Education, Leadership, and Policy at YIP

Our approach unifies diverse elements, crafting a singular, transformative journey for each participant.

About us

Team

Policy & Media

Integrating strategic communication and policy advocacy to shape public discourse around critical issues.

10M+ Reads

Education

Creating & implementing a curriculum that blends innovative learning with practical dialogues.

800+ Page curriculum

Fellowship

A gateway to transformative civic leadership, nurturing innovative thinkers' ideas, vision, and opinions.

550+ Graduates

Civic Innovations

Incubates initiatives and inventive ideas targeted at enhancing societal and political conditions.

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Featured Content

01.

200+

Capstones

Capstone projects at YIP's Fellowship culminate the learning experience, where fellows apply their insights to address real-world problems, showcasing their evolution as future leaders .

02.

100+

Briefs

Simplified breakdowns of the nation's most pressing issues and proposed policies. Nonpartisan policy research briefs so everyone is on the same page.

03.

600+

Op-Eds

Opinion pieces from the Institute's General Body Membership. Explore thought provoking articles from our diverse voices.

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Branden Center

A specialized initiative focusing on strengthening US-Asia relations, offering an immersive platform for fellows to engage with critical international issues and diplomacy.

From policy education to real-world impact, shaping young leaders to drive civic change.

Discourse,
with Direction.

Civic Leadership

Educational Growth

Policy Insight

Community Engagement

Change Catalysts

Continuous innovation

Recent capstones

Censorship Is Ruining America’s Education

Alexa Southall

September 27, 2022

Project

From Classrooms to Communities: Building and Funding Civic Engagement in K-12 Schools

Taylor Beljon-Regen

December 1, 2023

Project

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Students say

erinna nong

2023 fellow, current vp

Enriching and Memorable: A Fellow's Journey at YIP

"The Fellowship Program at YIP is definitely the most fun, memorable, and enriching policy-related experience I have ever had. During the program, I have met some of the most innovative, knowledgeable, and lively individuals. [...] I also gained fresh perspectives on pressing issues from other fellows due to the [dialogues] fostered."

amelia grullon

Senior fellow, columbia '27

Unbiased Policy Insight and Youth Empowerment

"YIP is an organization that goes above and beyond in policy discussion that is unbiased and transparent [... it] truly creates a space for youth to explore their own views and new perspectives. YIP's workshops immersed me in an environment to learn from other students."

kendall carlL

Senior fellow, harvard '26

Commending YIP's Integrity: A Year of Nonpartisan Excellence

"[YIP] does an impeccable job with both nonpartisanship and programming quality. Although I have now been with YIP for over one year, I have yet to hear a modicum of concern in regard to YIP's commitment to nonpartisanship...a truly nonpartisan organization is a rarity, especially nowadays."

Testimonials

Agriculture Policy

November 3, 2024

California Almonds: Weighing Economic Impact vs. Water Sustainability

Featured Brief

The California almond industry is a major economic driver but faces scrutiny for its high water consumption amid the state’s persistent droughts. While farmers emphasize almonds' economic benefits, environmental advocates argue that water use is excessive and threatens long-term sustainability. Current policies attempt to balance these interests, yet both sides call for further reforms. This paper examines the impact of almond farming on California’s water resources and evaluates potential pathways toward sustainable growth.

Article

Anoushka Swaminathan

Rapid Response

November 3, 2024

Rapid Response: Brazilian Government Bans X

Featured Brief

This brief will summarize the recent conflict between X (formerly Twitter) and the Brazilian government, which led to X’s banning in the country, as well as the potential next steps by Brazil and X.

Article

Emilia Rubalcaba Kates

Social Policy

November 3, 2024

President Biden’s Proposed SCOTUS Reforms: An Analysis

Featured Brief

This brief covers President Biden’s proposals for reforms to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). It will consider the history of this discourse, ongoing developments, the content of the proposals, and opinions and debates surrounding the issue.

Article

Discourse,‍with Direction.

Shaping Futures: Education, Leadership, and Policy at YIP

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Education

Fellowship

Civic Innovations

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Featured Content

Capstones

Briefs

Op-Eds

Branden Center

From policy education to real-world impact, shaping young leaders to drive civic change.

Discourse,with Direction.

Recent capstones

Students say

California Almonds: Weighing Economic Impact vs. Water Sustainability

Rapid Response: Brazilian Government Bans X

President Biden’s Proposed SCOTUS Reforms: An Analysis

Discourse,
‍with Direction.

Discourse,
with Direction.