Young people have big ideas about their world. EYEJ gives them the tools, confidence and community to act on them.
Whether it’s in their neighborhood, in local policy, at the ballot box or through programs they design, our youth learn to lead, speak up and get results.
Youth served, with 1,400+ adult volunteers
Our YDJ: Youth Discussing Justice program is the first step. It connects young people with inspirational members of their communities and promotes engagement in a safe, intimate environment on a wide variety of relevant issues. Over time, this fosters a positive mental outlook and builds a solid foundation of confidence, knowledge, and practical skills needed to succeed in all aspects of life.
Next, older students can join the EYEJ Youth Council, where they turn ideas into action and get real, hands-on experience leading change in their communities.
Empowering Youth, Exploring Justice (EYEJ) empowers young advocates to make the change they choose.
See themselves as leaders and changemakers
First-time advocates
promised to help
Define the issues they want to tackle