Connect. Inspire. Collaborate.

Founded in 1990 by two teenagers, YES! is a nonprofit organization that connects, inspires and collaborates with young changemakers to join forces for a thriving, just and sustainable ways of life for all.   Our three program areas are Global Leadership Jams, Leveraging Privilege for Social Change, and Supporting Aligned Movements.  We work at the meeting point of internal, interpersonal, and systemic transformation.

YES! has spoken to more than 675,000 students and organized more than 100 week-long gatherings for visionary young leaders from 65+ nations.  Alumni surveys have shown that, among other things, 94% of Jammers gained valuable skills and perspectives that ehanced their life.  Alumni have also started more than 400 non-profit groups working for positive change and have immeasurable impact within the organizations and communities they serve.

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