Join the Student Movement for Inclusion and Justice

The YCD Experience

Whether you have an existing club or want to start something new, YCD offers guidance and support to help you and your group advance inclusion and social justice.

Organize

Create a youth-led club or group to advance inclusion and justice in your school or community, or register an existing club/group.

Train

Learn valuable life skills and strategies you need to be an inclusive and authentic leader for social change and justice!

Educate

Join regular meetings and conferences/events to educate your peers and yourself on the social issues of your choosing.

Take Action

Create a project of your own design to make your school or community more inclusive, equitable and just.

Upcoming Events

February 1, 2025

Denver, CO

Colorado Youth Diversity Conference

Join hundreds of teens and educators from across Colorado for a powerful day filled with dialogue, education, and community.


March 1-2, 2025

Virtual

National Virtual Diversity Conference for Youth

Can’t make it to our in-person conferences in Colorado or New Mexico? Join youth and educators from across the US for this national, virtual event to build community, knowledge, and excitement!


April 12, 2025

Albuquerque, NM

New Mexico Diversity Conference for Youth

Join hundreds of teens and educators from across NM for a powerful day filled with dialogue, education, and community.

Who and What We Fight For

We’re building a grassroots movement of students and educators organizing locally, fighting for social justice, and making schools safe and inclusive for all identities.

Conflict Resolution

We provide young people with strategies to peacefully and effectively address and resolve conflicts with friends, family, peers and others. MORE >>

Disability Justice and Youth

We build understanding, empathy and connections between disabled youth and their peers to envision a world without ableism. MORE >>

Economic Justice

We educate young people on economic inequality; strategies and resources to address these challenges; and their role in creating economic justice for all. MORE >>

Gender Justice and Equity

We support young people leading the way in abolishing gender stereotypes, advancing gender equity, and creating a world free of misogyny. MORE >>

Immigrant and Refugee Youth

We help students engage with immigrant and refugee peers, break down stereotypes, and create welcoming spaces for everyone in our schools and communities. MORE >>

Inclusive Sports and Activities

We support student athletes and activity participants making their teams and groups inclusive and welcoming for everyone’s benefit. MORE >>


Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation

We empower and connect young people to speak and work across religious traditions to build community and advance social justice. MORE >>

LGBTQ+ Youth

We affirm everyone’s right to love whomever they love, and to make schools safe for all identities, especially LGBTQ youth. MORE >>

Mental Wellness and Healthy Relationships

We support teens building healthy relationships and combating suicide, anxiety, stress and other challenges so that young people can focus on achieving in school. MORE >>

Racial Justice and Anti-Racism

We challenge young people to recognize the impact of race and racism on American culture while also envisioning a future without racism. MORE >>

Student Activism

We provide young people with training and tools to build coalitions, call out injustice, and actively work for positive social change. MORE >>

Teaching for Equity and Social Justice

We train educators to play a critical support role for students learning about and addressing inequity and injustice, both in and out of the classroom. MORE >>