Youth-led. Community-powered.

Young voices.
Real momentum.

We grow confident leaders who turn care into action, ideas into initiatives, and community into a place where everyone can thrive.

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Ayaan Abbasi Javeria Malik Duaa-Azeem Choudhary +60

60+ young changemakers
already shaping what comes next

Young people laughing together outdoors
✦Lead with purposeMake your voice count
Small stepsBig community impact
Your
moment
starts here↘
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The YLY difference

Leadership is not
a title. It is a practice.

At Maskan, we believe youth are powerful catalysts for change. Youth Lifting Youth gives more than 60 young participants the space, support and trust to become confident leaders and active changemakers.

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young people learning, serving and leading together

Our youth-led governance structure includes a Board, Executive Team and Directors. That means real decisions, real projects and real experience in organizational leadership, project management and community engagement.

A collective built for ownership ↗

Built around you

Room to grow.
Reasons to show up.

From a first conversation to a community-wide initiative, every part of YLY is designed to help young people lead with purpose.

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Leadership &
civic engagement

Build communication, teamwork and decision-making skills through hands-on leadership.

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Mental health &
well-being

Make space for honest conversations about resilience, wellness, relationships and healing.

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Community impact
in action

Turn empathy into service through advocacy, volunteerism and youth-led initiatives.

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Campus
connections

Connect through our University of Calgary student club and grow your network for good.

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Youth collaborating at a community eventMake room for better conversations.

Annual mental health expo

Change begins
with a conversation.

Every year, the Youth Leadership Collective brings young people together with community resources, fresh ideas and the courage to talk about mental health without stigma.

01 Learn without judgment02 Connect to support03 Carry it forward
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Your next chapter

Bring your
bright idea.

Whether you want to volunteer, join the campus club, learn about the Expo or help shape the next initiative, there is a place for you here.

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