Investing in Our Future Leaders
Our youth programs, Latinas Increasing Political Strength (LIPS) and Youth of COLOR (YOC) Fellowship, cultivate a new generation of Latine leadership who are grounded in community and trained to advocate, mobilize, and lead.
Program Values and Goals
Education
Education empowers young people to lead and advocate for a more just future, ensuring the next generation can continue advancing and uplifting our communities.
Advocacy
Advocacy equips young people to drive meaningful change and ensures future generations can continue fighting for equity and community well-being.
Leadership
Leadership training gives young people the skills to drive solutions that reflect their communities’ needs and dreams, while building confidence and skills to become future leaders.
Empowerment
Through our training, we empower young people to share their perspectives, raise their voices, and lead efforts that create lasting change in their communities.
Latinas Increasing Political Strength (LIPS)
Mentoring the next generation of Latina leaders
LIPS is a 10 week introductory course to advocacy, community organizing, and leadership for Latinas ages 16-21, regardless of their school enrollment or citizenship status.
The program uses an anti-oppressive educational framework. It’s designed for emerging activists and justice advocates who want to develop their skills and engage meaningfully in social change.
Why Join LIPS?
- Make an impact through hands-on service-learning projects
- Build your network with 2-3 exclusive events and volunteer opportunities
- Further your education with seven dynamic, 4-hour learning sessions
- Gain one-on-one mentorship with a dedicated guide
- Take an all-expenses-paid, 3-day trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional offices and experience advocacy in action!
Youth of COLOR (YOC) Fellowship
YOC is a 10 month program designed to support young people to gain skills and experience in political advocacy, public speaking, and programmatic organization.
Fellows contribute critical reproductive justice movement leadership.
Our fellows reimagine ways to involve and activate students, community leaders, and young people beyond tried and traditional formats.
Fellows become an integral part of our team. They bring fresh perspectives while gaining hands-on experience alongside our staff and partners. They design and lead their own programs and campaigns, testing what works in real time within the supportive structure of the fellowship.
How to Apply
Visit our Career Opportunities page for more information about becoming a LIPS participant or a YOC fellow.
The application window for the 2025 LIPS is closed. Visit us later this year to apply for the 2026 LIPS cohort!