named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Empower Youth – YSP DMV
Virtual webinar series offering youth insights into careers, professions, and lifestyles, hosted by the YSP chapter in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.
Peace Cup
Annual three-day sports celebration organized by YSP USA and the Los Angeles Family Church, bringing together over 1,500 participants to promote peace through sports.
Peace Designer Program
Curriculum-based initiative that empowers youth to design and implement self-sponsored community service projects, fostering local ownership and leadership in peacebuilding.
S!NERGY
Global platform for youth under 30 to present projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals; winners receive grants and recognition through local, national, and international competitions.
Thailand Bakery Project
Ongoing initiative in partnership with YSP Thailand to teach baking skills to young individuals, enabling them to generate income through selling baked goods.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy engagement with United Nations forums and SDGsEngages with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals and participates in high-level forums including ECOSOC, the High-Level Political Forum, and the Commission on the Status of Women through co-organizing and hosting side events, presenting youth-led solutions, and contributing to policy recommendations on issues including youth participation, mental health, decent work, civic space, sexual harassment, and refugee women’s resilience.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Community and skills development projectsImplements youth-driven community projects such as the Peace Cup LA 2024 sports and peace celebration with over 1,500 participants, a bakery skills project in partnership with YSP Thailand for youth income generation, and a youth photography project in Lusaka, Zambia conducted in collaboration with YSP Africa.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- S!NERGY global youth platform and project grantsOperates S!NERGY as a global platform for youth to present projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals through local, national, regional, and global events; awards grants to winning presenters to support peace and sustainable development projects.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Youth Heroes' Award recognition programLaunched in 2020, the Youth Heroes' Award is an annual international recognition program that honors up to two youth awardees per country with a medal, certificate, and public recognition at a S!NERGY or other IAYSP event.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth leadership and professional development initiativesCreates opportunities for youth involvement through training and development programs, including a six-part virtual “Empower Youth” webinar series for career and professional development and leadership training initiatives such as the “From Margins to Changemakers” program focused on girls’ empowerment.
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Human Rights & Peace Education Curriculum 1 activity
- Youth peacebuilding programs with values-based trainingEngages young people in global peacebuilding through values of love and unity, including the promotion of hyo jeong (filial heart) to cultivate selfless love and develop responsible global citizens. Offers Peace Designer Training and organizes Peace Designer Seminars in partnership with local organizations and educational institutions, supporting youth to design and implement community-service projects focused on gender equality and social cohesion, benefiting hundreds in local communities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$290K
Contributions & grants$290K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$263K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$16K
Grants paid out$150K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$122K
Cash$122K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$122K
Liquid reserves5.6 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +7253.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- Angelika Selle — Director
- Bruce Grodner — Director
- Denthew Learey — President and Director
- Hye Jeong Hassinen — Director
- Koji Matsuda — Chairperson
- Mica Camara Amanlaman — Director
- Miilhan Stephens — Director
- Olga Majitova — Director
- Robert Kittel — Director
- Samuel Linhares — Director
- Terry Hasegawa — Director
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Baha’i International Community Partner — Co-hosted an ECOSOC event on January 26, 2026, bringing together policymakers, faith-based actors, and youth leaders.
- Baha’i International Community Partner — Co-organized a hybrid ECOSOC event on January 26, 2026, focused on policymaker and faith-based collaboration with youth leaders.
- Baha’i International Community Partner — Hosted a hybrid ECOSOC Partnership Forum side event on operationalizing the Youth, Peace and Security agenda
- Baha’i International Community Partner — Hosted the hybrid ECOSOC Partnership Forum side event co-organized by IAYSP on January 26, 2026.
- Dr. Hak Ja Han Partner — Founded the International Association of Youth and Students for Peace
- Girls Empowered by Travel – Nepal Partner — Co-organized the "From Margins to Changemakers" leadership training and travel program for girls
- International Association of Applied Psychology Partner — Co-sponsored a side event at the Commission on the Status of Women 2025 on promoting resilience, mental health, and leadership among refugee women.
- International Association of Youth and Students for Peace in Japan Partner — Co-founded and co-implements the S!NERGY initiative as part of a global expansion.
- Jssor Youth Organization Partner — Co-organized the ECOSOC Partnership Forum side event with IAYSP on January 26, 2026.
- Lok Bahadur Thapa Partner — Delivered a keynote address at the IAYSP-hosted side event on sexual harassment and the SDGs.
- Major Group for Children and Youth Partner — Co-organized a virtual side event at the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2025
- Major Group for Children and Youth Partner — Co-organized the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2025 side event on youth mental health and decent work.
- SDG16 Global Youth Caucus of the Major Group for Children and Youth Partner — Co-organized the ECOSOC Partnership Forum side event with IAYSP on January 26, 2026.
- UN Youth Delegates and Representatives from Austria Partner — Co-organized the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2025 side event on youth mental health and decent work.
- UN Youth Delegates and Representatives from Germany Partner — Co-organized the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2025 side event on youth mental health and decent work.
- UN Youth Delegates and Representatives from Italy Partner — Co-organized the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2025 side event on youth mental health and decent work.
- UN Youth Delegates and Representatives from Tanzania Partner — Co-organized the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2025 side event on youth mental health and decent work.
- UN Youth Delegates and Representatives from the USA Partner — Co-organized the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2025 side event on youth mental health and decent work.
- UNDP Partner — Co-organized the ECOSOC Partnership Forum side event with IAYSP on January 26, 2026.
- United Nations Government — Engages with the UN through participation and co-organization of side events at forums including HLPF, ECOSOC, and CSW.
- United Nations Government — Participates in UN conferences and aligns programming with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
- United Nations Government — Participates in UN forums including the ECOSOC Partnership Forum and High-Level Political Forum side events as a recognized civil society actor.
- Universal Peace Federation Partner — Co-sponsored the "Peace & Prosperity in the Asia-Pacific" event
- Women’s Federation for World Peace International Partner — Co-sponsored the "Peace & Prosperity in the Asia-Pacific" event
- YSP Africa Partner — Collaborated on a youth-driven photography project in Lusaka, Zambia
- YSP Thailand Partner — Partnered to establish a bakery project teaching baking skills to youth in Thailand
- esteemed institutions and organizations Partner — Partnerships with institutions and organizations to support youth involvement and training.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Advocacy Through Structural Support and Youth Voice Amplificationmethodology: amplifying-youth-voicesBy amplifying youth voices—especially from conflict-affected regions—and advocating for structural protections and resources, the organization strengthens the legitimacy and impact of youth peacebuilders because systemic recognition and safety enable sustained, high-impact civic engagement.
- Interfaith and Intergenerational Co-Leadership for Inclusive Peacebuildingmethodology: interfaith_dialogueBy integrating interfaith dialogue and intergenerational co-leadership, the organization builds inclusive leadership among diverse youth, dismantling systemic barriers and fostering equitable participation because shared moral frameworks and cross-age mentorship strengthen legitimacy and cultural resonance in peace initiatives.
- SDG-Aligned Framework for Global Youth Advocacymethodology: sustainable-development-goals-frameworkBy using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as an organizing framework, the organization aligns youth-led initiatives with global policy agendas to increase coherence, advocacy leverage, and measurable impact on poverty, sustainability, and inclusive prosperity.
- Values-Based Youth Engagement and Leadership Developmentmethodology: hyojeong_ethical_leadershipBy grounding youth programs in core ethical values such as hyojeong (filial heart) and selfless love, the organization fosters public-mindedness and responsible global citizenship, which it believes are foundational to sustainable peacebuilding and community impact.
- Youth Ownership and Peer-Led Innovation in Peacebuildingmethodology: youth_ownershipBy enabling youth to design, lead, and implement their own community projects through peer support and competitive platforms, the organization increases project relevance and sustainability because ownership drives commitment, innovation, and scalable impact aligned with the SDGs.