You Were Made For This.
OUR MISSION:
Life to the full.
come Join a fun and safe community. Be yourself, Make new Friends, AND talk about life and purpose - with real people.
Who We Are
at a Glance
1941
Young Life begins in the USA
In Gainesville, Texas, a young associate pastor named Jim Rayburn began showing up in the lives of young people. He wanted to create a fun and safe place for kids to be themselves, make friends, and have the opportunity to talk about real life and real hope.
100+
Countries with Young Life staff and leaders
Today, Young Life is a global organization with local focus. You'll find Young Life leaders from diverse cultures, nationalities and backgrounds in over 100 countries around the world.
2 million
young people reached by Young Life staff and leaders
Whether it's in cities or villages, towns or tower-blocks, in countries on every continent, Young Life leaders are working with over 2 million young people, right in their own neighborhoods.
348,000
Kids involved weekly
Since 1941, Young Life leaders have walked with kids and earned the right to be heard in an exhausting and exciting world. In 2018 these 348,000 kids were involved every week all around the world.
You Were Made for this
Your story matters, and it can make a difference beyond what you imagine.
Volunteer your time to work directly with young people.
Support the staff and leaders as part of the local adult committee.
Give resources to start or sustain the financial foundation at the local or national level.
