Youth Making a Difference provides leadership training and practical experiences that make a difference in the world, transforming the lives of the participants and those they serve.
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YMAD Leadership Training is based on 7 values of leadership. During the year the teens learn about leadership and how to make a difference in the world from educators, mentors and other guest speakers. They apply leadership skills in practical ways, such as working with children in local schools to improve their ability to speak English, and participating in humanitarian expeditions to india to work with children in rural schools, helping them learn English and receive needed medical care. The planning, fundraising, and execution of these projects gives the teens hands-on experience in taking responsibility, working as a team, serving others, developing a vision, tackling tough assignments, doing research, inspiring each other, and sticking to their commitments. After the year-long training and expedition, the teens seek ways to use these new skills to make a difference for the rest of their lives.
See what past participants say about our program.
“ The leadership lessons throughout the year helped me as I got ready for college. The trip was the icing on the cake.”
- Abbey Ruegner, Operation Alo 2019“YMAD changed my life forever. The children in India will be in my heart forever.”
- Braden Hudspeth, Operation Parivar 2019
To learn more about past expeditions visit the blog or follow YMAD on instagram @ymadindia