Building Bridges. Shaping Leaders.
Connecting New York City's diverse youth—one courageous conversation at a time.
We’re developing the Big Apple’s next generation of diverse young leaders. Our participants represent the full mosaic of New York City, connecting across lines of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and economic background.
YouthBridge-NY Fellows learn skills for respectful curiosity, engage in courageous conversations, and explore different viewpoints as they work to understand social justice issues facing communities across our city.
Night of Celebration 2026
Join our annual celebratory dinner honoring this year’s YouthBridge-NY participants and the many ways they are building bridges across difference to create a stronger, more connected future for all.
Wednesday, June 17
5:30 – 7:30 pm
“I’ve grown in ways I didn’t expect. I sat in rooms where hard conversations happened. I learned how to listen with empathy, challenge my assumptions, and open myself up to different perspectives.”
—Nour, Class of 2026
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Invest in the next generation of NYC leaders, empowering them as they learn to navigate difficult conversations and promote inclusive environments.
The Program
YouthBridge-NY is the only program of its kind, bringing together youth from all walks of life across the New York City metropolitan area.
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Be a Bridger
Ready to be a part of YouthBridge-NY? Over the course of an academic year, participants become part of a cohesive, caring community.
Contact
Want to be a Bridger? Or partner with us? We want to hear from you! Feel free to contact us with any questions.