Plan International Youth Leadership Academy

The Youth Leadership Academy is a year‑long fellowship for U.S. high schoolers that equips young changemakers with leadership and advocacy tools through a residential leadership intensive, mentorship, workshops, and support to develop and implement a community leadership project focused on gender equity and social justice.

Benefits include:

• One‑on‑one mentorship from Plan USA Youth Advisory Board members
• Monthly project development workshops
• Micro‑seed funding for project implementation
• Networking with alumni and ongoing opportunities after the fellowship

• Ages 14–18, currently in grades 8–11
• Based in the United States
• Interest in gender equity and social justice advocacy
• Commitment to attend the residential intensive in Washington, D.C.
• Ability to commit to monthly workshops and project check‑ins